THERESA ORILLA MARTINEZ
LITTLETON, NH -- Theresa Orilla Martinez, 79, of Brook Road, died suddenly at the Littleton Regional Hospital on Saturday, May 20, 2006.
Born November 16, 1926 in Littleton, she was the daughter of Lucien and Antoinette Liberty. She attended Littleton Schools and graduated from Littleton High School in 1945.
Theresa married Arnold J. Martinez on July 29, 1946. The couple lived their lives in Littleton where they raised their daughters in a wonderful community of family and friends.
Theresa was a talented seamstress and knitter. She lovingly made clothing, sweaters and warm hats and mittens for her children, grandchildren and friends. She loved her home and enjoyed cooking for her family. She will be missed at holidays and gatherings, at which she was always such a vital part.
Theresa was predeceased by Arnold Martinez, her husband of 42 years, on February 11, 1988.
She is survived by her daughters, Maureen Crossett and her husband, David, of Alexandria, VA, and Irene Mosedale and her husband, Ken, of Franconia, N.H. She leaves five grandchildren: Michelle Reagle and her husband, Bill, of Arnold, MD, Michael Crossett and his partner, Pete Hahn, of Washington, DC, Katie Powers of Burlington, VT, Andy Mosedale and his wife, Cindy, of Barnet VT and Rachel Hendricks and her husband, Carey, of Boulder, Co. and six great-grandchildren: Gavin, Maya, Ethan, Charlotte, Cole, and Lucas.
SERVICES -- A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 23rd, at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Daniel J. Sinibaldi as celebrant. Burial followed in the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Littleton Public Library, Childrens Book Fund, c/o Steffaney Highland, 109 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
Arrangements and care were entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com.
Theresa will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She lived simply, content to share herself and her talents with those she loved. She will be greatly missed.