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Katherine T. Martin

Katherine T. “Kay” Martin, 99, resident of Milford, NH died August 22, 2010 at the Crestwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Milford.

She was born in Milford, NH on April 14, 1911, a daughter of the late John and Albertina (Asker) Henrickson. Kay was raised and educated in Milford and graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1930.

After her marriage to Lester G. “Lefty” Martin in 1938, they lived in Manchester and Exeter before moving back to Milford to assist her aging parents, taking care of the farm on the Old Wilton Road.

She loved children and for many years she assisted in local schools, including the Clark School in Amherst, NH.

Kay had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She had an effervescent personality and great sense of humor, which endeared her to her family. Kay and Lefty enjoyed traveling and made trips back to Lefty’s native country of Sweden and to visit relatives in California.

While living in Exeter, she was one of the first volunteers for the New Hampshire Cancer Society and the American Red Cross. In addition, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 16, Manchester, NH, Milford Historical Society and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Milford.

Mrs. Martin was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Lester G. “Lefty” Martin; and her older sisters, Louise Johnson and Olga Scully.

Family members include her niece, Charlotte Ricci of Sacramento, CA; her grand-nieces, Pamela Ricci of Avila Beach, CA, Patty Sander of Dixon, CA and Beverly Ricci of Sacramento, CA.

There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 31st at 2:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm St., Milford, NH. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Share Outreach, Inc., P.O. Box 27, Milford, NH 03055. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.smith- heald.com.