Anna Lillian Martell, age 81 years, a lifelong Alburgh resident died early Friday morning September 2, 2011, at her Martell Road residence with loving family at her side.
Born in Alburgh, VT on October 17, 1929, Anna was the daughter of the late Milan and Lillie (Hemmingway) Soule. She graduated from the former Alburgh High School and later attended the Jeanne Mance School of Nursing. On February 12, 1949, she was married to Louis Edward Martell who predeceased her on June 24, 2002.
In addition to her many responsibilities as a wife and mother, Anna was very active in the daily operation of the family dairy farm. Anna’s organization and business skills, along with her work ethic allowed for a very smooth farm operation. She will also be remembered for her beautiful vegetable and flower gardens as well as keeping an immaculate house and impeccably neat lawn. She was a wonderful cook and her doors were always open to everyone.
She leaves her children, Lois Laskowski and husband Thaddeus of Sheldon, Bruce Martell and friend Fran Rochon of Ferrisburg, Steven Martell and friend Brenda Hall of Alburgh and Mary Ann Martell-Bohannon and husband David of Alburgh; grandchildren, Shauna Clifford and husband Brian of St. Johnsbury, Stacie Peyrat and husband Brian of Fairfax, Stephanie Blair of Alburgh, Meaghan Blair of Isle La Motte and KaSondra Blair of Swanton; great grandchildren, Hillary Peyrat of Fairfax, Michael Wright of Alburgh, Kayleigh Blair of Alburgh and Madison Blair of Isle La Motte; sisters-in-law, Lucille Chamberlain of Rouses Point, NY, Gertrude Soule of Alburgh and Lorraine Soule of Stratford, NH and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband Louis “Sonny” Martell, Anna was predeceased by her son, Louis Edward Martell, Jr., on February 14th of this year.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at 10 a.m. from St. Amadeus Roman Catholic Church, 9 North Main St. Alburgh Village. Fr. Lawrence P. Ridgley will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Martell family lot in St. Amadeus Cemetery. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Gifts in Anna’s memory may be made to. Alburgh Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue, 4 Firehouse Rd., Alburgh 05440 or to the, American Cancer Society, New England Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston 05495
