Jean M. Martel Obituary (2016)

Jean M. (Riordan) Martel, 74, a resident of Chelmsford and formerly of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 2, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Richard A. Dick Martel of Chelmsford who survives her. They celebrated 52 years of marriage this year in April. Born in Boston on October 5, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Twomey) Riordan. Jean was very proud to be a Registered Nurse. She was employed for many years by Carney Hospital in Dorchester, New England Memorial Hospital in Stoneham and Middlesex County Hospital in Waltham until her retirement in 1996. Jean had a passion for shopping and she excelled at it. She enjoyed sewing and was an excellent homemaker, keeping an immaculate home and baking for her family and friends. Jean prepared year round to celebrate Christmas. In addition to her husband Dick, she is survived by her children and their spouses; Maria Joyce and her husband David of Naples, FL, Christopher Martel of Woburn, Daniel Martel and Meggen OBrien of Chelmsford, Richard A. Rick Martel Jr. and his wife Sara of Chelmsford; her siblings and their spouses, Claire and Paul Putnicki of Burlington, Catherine Honey Swan of Quincy, Dan Riordan of Concord, Nancy ODonnell of Hingham, Paula and Kevin Sweeney of Centerville, MA; 11 grandchildren, CJ, Matthew and Sophia Martel, David, Katie and Sarah Joyce, Jessica, Daniel and Abby Martel, Caitlin and Hannah OBrien; many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3 until 7 PM in the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, CHELMSFORD. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning at 11 oclock in St. Mary Church, Chelmsford. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Burial will follow in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. For those who wish, donations in Jeans memory may be made to: Alzheimers Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or by visiting www.alzmass.org. Visitation July 7, 2016 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information July 8, 2016 11:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 For those who wish, donations in Jean's memory may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or by visiting www.alzmass.org. Interment Location Pine Haven Cemetery Bedford Street Burlington, MA 01803