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Martha Wright Obituary
She was born July 31, 1948, in Easthampton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Charles and Madeline (Pelchat) Knott.
She graduated from Easthampton High School in 1966 and earned her accounting degree from Holyoke (Massachusetts) Community College.
On Feb. 1, 1975, she married Willard Wright in Holyoke.
Mrs. Wright worked at Farm Credit in Agawam, Massachusetts, for several years. In Brandon, she was a pharmacy technician at Brown's Pharmacy from 1988 until 2009.
She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, making afghans, her houseplants and going to Wells Beach, Maine.
Survivors include her daughter, Vanessa Aprilliano, of West Rutland, and a grandson.
She was predeceased by her husband in 2003.
The private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Addison County Humane Society, 234 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753.
Arrangements are by Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
September 23, 2018
In this tough time in your life, may friendship, sympathy and heartfelt condolences bring you comfort. May God grant you peace and comfort. Psalms 116:1&2
September 3, 2018
Sorry Vanessa, I sent my entry before I realized I didn't sign my name Anne Pelkey (worked with Martha)
September 2, 2018
Vanessa, I am so very sorry for your loss. I really liked working with your mom, both at Brown's Pharmacy, and at Rite Aide. I remember how happy she was when your son was born and how proud she was to become a grandma. And now whenever I hear one of Jimmy Buffet's songs I'll think of your mom, as she really loved his music
Pam Kingsley
August 29, 2018
Dear Vanessa and family ...saddened to read that Mom has passed away...rejoice that she is with the family of whom she loved for so many years...sincere sympathies to you ...be sure to let me know how I can be of help to you... Love.Pam..
August 28, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa
61:1
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