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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Shirley C. Martin
Shirley C.
Martin
Apr 19, 1931 — Apr 12, 2016
Shirley C. Martin's Obituary
Shirley Jean Carter Martin, a resident of Belle Mead, NJ for 50 years, passed away at home on April 12, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 19, 1931 in Sayre, Pennsylvania to Carl A. and Marion S. Carter. Her sister, Helen Louise Carter Templer and both parents predeceased her.
Shirley graduated from Laceyville High School and Robert Packer School of Nursing in 1952. Upon graduation she worked at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Morristown Memorial, BrainBio Center in Skillman and Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post, NY where she met and married Arthur I. Martin. She enjoyed her nursing career so much and always said it enabled her to have many wonderful experiences throughout her life.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Art, of 58 years, her daughter Debbie and husband Bob Joslin and her son Wade and wife, Lee Ann. Her grandchildren Matthew, Rachel, Emma, Kelly, Zach and grand-dog Maggie will always be surrounded by her love and were her greatest joy.
Shirley was active in many organizations throughout her life and was supportive of public education through her involvement with the Montgomery PTA, Montgomery Athletic Boosters and Montgomery Township Education Foundation. She was a co-founder of the Girl Scouts program in Montgomery Township. In later years, Shirley enjoyed her activities with the Present Day Club, DAR and HomeFront.
A passion for travel took her to all corners of the globe but her favorite place was Grand Cayman. Long Beach Island was her domestic destination for summers with her children and grandchildren. Quality time with her family made each gathering special for each of us.
Shirley's family will visit with friends at Cherry Valley Country Club, Hobler House on Saturday, April 16th from 3-5pm and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Harlingen Reformed Church on Sunday, April 17th at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Shirley's memory to the HomeFront Playground which is being constructed at their new facility in Ewing. Donations can be sent to HomeFront, 1880 Princeton Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 to the attention of Connie Mercer(playground acct).
Shirley graduated from Laceyville High School and Robert Packer School of Nursing in 1952. Upon graduation she worked at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Morristown Memorial, BrainBio Center in Skillman and Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post, NY where she met and married Arthur I. Martin. She enjoyed her nursing career so much and always said it enabled her to have many wonderful experiences throughout her life.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Art, of 58 years, her daughter Debbie and husband Bob Joslin and her son Wade and wife, Lee Ann. Her grandchildren Matthew, Rachel, Emma, Kelly, Zach and grand-dog Maggie will always be surrounded by her love and were her greatest joy.
Shirley was active in many organizations throughout her life and was supportive of public education through her involvement with the Montgomery PTA, Montgomery Athletic Boosters and Montgomery Township Education Foundation. She was a co-founder of the Girl Scouts program in Montgomery Township. In later years, Shirley enjoyed her activities with the Present Day Club, DAR and HomeFront.
A passion for travel took her to all corners of the globe but her favorite place was Grand Cayman. Long Beach Island was her domestic destination for summers with her children and grandchildren. Quality time with her family made each gathering special for each of us.
Shirley's family will visit with friends at Cherry Valley Country Club, Hobler House on Saturday, April 16th from 3-5pm and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Harlingen Reformed Church on Sunday, April 17th at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Shirley's memory to the HomeFront Playground which is being constructed at their new facility in Ewing. Donations can be sent to HomeFront, 1880 Princeton Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 to the attention of Connie Mercer(playground acct).
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Funeral Services for Shirley C. Martin
Memorial Gathering
April
16
Saturday
Cherry Valley Country Club - Hobler House
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Memorial Service
April
17
Sunday
Harlingen Reformed Church
Starts at 2:00 pm
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