Elizabeth L. Martin

Rumney

Elizabeth (Lakschewitz) Martin, 85, formerly of Old Route 25, West Rumney died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill after a long illness.

She was born in Plymouth on September 18, 1923 the daughter of Alfred Lakschewitz and Muriel (Brown) Lakschewitz. She grew up in Plymouth and was a graduate of Plymouth High School.

Upon marrying her husband Henry G. Martin she moved to Quincy, Mass, where she embarked on a life long career in the secretarial field.

In 1967 they bought a piece of property in West Rumney that became their summer retreat and in 1988 became their retirement home.

Elizabeth was a member of the West Rumney Community Church and a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW of Rumney. She and her late husband were avid bird watchers.

A special thank you to the wonderful people at the Grafton County Nursing Home.

She was pre-deceased by her husband Henry G. Martin in 2006.

Elizabeth is survived by:

Nephew: Patrick Hannigan of Groton

Niece: Lauren Kelly of Gilford

There are no calling hours.

Friends and relatives are invited to a graveside service at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in the Riverside Cemetery, Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth.

Memorial donations may be made to the West Rumney Community Church, Old Route 25, Rumney 03266.