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Meghan was a 2018 graduate of Cumberland High School, and graduated from Thomas College, Waterville, ME in 2021 with degrees in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice. She worked as a Victim's Witness Advocate for the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, and previously worked for Juliana's Bakery, Cumberland. In high school she was a member of the Debate Team, Rhode Island and National Honor Societies, and was President of the Rotaract Club. During her time at Thomas College, she began a food bank and volunteered to help the homeless of Waterville, ME and surrounding areas, belonged to Love Your Melon and Alpha Chi, was President of both the Psychology Club and the Criminal Justice Club, and received the Thomas Award from the Leadership Academy before her graduation. Meghan was an immensely giving and motivated person, an avid fan of the Boston Bruins, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift, and always enjoyed spending time with her beloved Yorkie, Perrie.
Along with her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Helen Martin of North Smithfield; her godmother, Pauline Bissonnette of North Smithfield; her godfather, John Coderre of Central Falls; her lifelong friend, Alexandria Santos of Cumberland; her uncle, Kenneth Martin of Hazelwood, MO; as well as, many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Joseph and Mary Welsh; her maternal grandfather, Roger Martin; and her great-grandmother, Doris Bissonnette.
Visitation will be held, Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 2-5pm in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sojourner House at sojournerri.org
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Martin & Lorrie A Martin-DiRaimo
November 10, 2022
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