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Ruth Martin Obituary
Pembroke, NH - Ruth E. Martin, 75, of Pembroke, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Born on March 7, 1950; in Nashua, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Martha (Welch) Richardson. Ruth was educated in the Loudon schools.
Mrs. Martin worked at the Pittsfield Shoe Factory and later in 1970 with the United States Postal Service for over 30 years, becoming the first female letter carrier in Concord, she was affectionately known there as "Ruthie". She enjoyed spending time sewing, quilting, crafting or going out fishing.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Raymond P. Martin, grandsons, Aybel Martin and Brian Martin; two brothers, Ernest Richardson and David Richardson.
She is survived by her children, Anthony B. Palisi and fiancé Jennifer Long, Raymond Martin II and his wife Laurabeth Wallace-Martin, Russell Martin and his wife Kassi Martin and Elisha M. Dupuis and her husband Matthew Dupuis, Scott Martin and his wife Kim, Tony Martin and his wife Becca; brothers, Robert, Charles and Roy Richardson, fifteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews cousins and extended family.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025; from 4PM-6PM at the Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main Street, Pembroke. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery in Pembroke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Childhood Leukemia Foundation, 807 Mantoloking Road, Brick, NJ 08723. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com
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Bonita Lawler
December 12, 2025
Ruth Martin will be missed. She was a kind and loving person. To the Martin family just remember the good times. She is with Ray now. She missed him so much
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Richard and Iris Davis
December 9, 2025
I grew up with Ruth in Loudon. She was a good friend. Always sweet and kind. I am sad about her passing.
Doreen Chapman
December 9, 2025
Elisha and family. I´m sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Ruth was a wonderful woman that I met working at NHOH. She was friendly, kind and caring and always had a smile on her face. Ruth is going to be missed very much.
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