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Martha Stebbins Obituary
Miss Stebbins graduated summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a bachelor of science degree, having majored in biology. Prior to attending college Martha had served as a congressional page at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., and worked on the Sununu for Senate campaign staff.
She originally matriculated at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where she completed nearly three years of studies in the Faculty of Science before moving to the Boston area. During her time in Montreal, she served as a research intern at the Cullen Labs of McGill University, where she assisted in research on how cognitive, visual and other inputs are used to generate internal representation of self motion, and worked as a biology tutor.
In Boston, she worked as a research intern at Khoury Labs, Partners MS Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, where she participated in research seeking to develop treatment for MS using stem/progenitor cells, and was a tutor at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, Mass.
Her volunteer activities included serving as coach to Special Olympians in Quebec and New Hampshire, working on the Obama for President campaign coordinating Merrimack field work during N.H. Primary, and, most recently, volunteering at St. John's Church in Portsmouth and with the Salvation Army.
She was employed as a licensed nurse's assistant and home health aide by Quality Care Partners of Manchester, and aspired to become a nurse practitioner.
Martha is survived by her parents, Hank and Alison Stebbins. She is also survived by her two brothers, Duncan and Ben, and her grandmother, Katherine R. Stebbins of Bedford, N.H.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at St. John's Church, 101 Chapel St., Portsmouth.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the University of New Hampshire Nursing Program, c/o The University of New Hampshire Foundation, Inc., Elliott Alumni Center, 9 Edgewood Drive, Durham, NH 03824 and N.H. Special Olympics, 650 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03101, would be appreciated.
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April 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you . . . . .
Bob and Deb Feins
April 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Martha--
It was with profound sorrow, when I heard news of her passing out of my life. Martha was most professional in her caring of me in my home, for the brief time I had with her. She raised my spirits with her joy in her work, and us "dancing" in my dining room.
Martha's spirit will always warm my heart, each time I think of her--and the courage she gave to me through what she shared.
May God hold her forever, as His angel.
--Joe White
Brentwood, NH
Jill and Alan Gogan-Tilstone
April 7, 2010
Hank, Alison, Duncan and Ben,
Our most heartfelt thoughts go out to you during this very sad time. Martha was such an accomplished young woman. It sounds like she made use of every minute. We are sending you strength to get through these tough, tough times. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Jill and Alan
April 6, 2010
Everyone at Quality Care Partners is saddened by the loss of Martha. She was an excellent LNA. She had an amazing spirit that filled the air in the home where she cared for 2 clients. With deepest sympathy,
Trish Chandler
Administrator
Lynn & Steve
April 6, 2010
Hank, Alison, Duncan & Ben - our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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