Shirley Rita Martin

November 3, 1932 - November 17, 2017

Methuen – Shirley Rita (Therrien) Martin, 85 of Methuen, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at MI Nursing/Restorative Center in Lawrence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of George Martin, with whom she celebrated her 65th wedding anniversary in August. Shirley was born in Lawrence on November 3, 1932, the daughter of Wilfred and Louise (Dubois) Therrien. She graduated from St. Anne’s High School in Lawrence and worked various part time jobs. She was a communicant at Our Lady of Good Counsel / St. Theresa’s Church, where she was a member of the Socialites. She loved camping and traveling with her husband. Together, they traveled to 45 States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and throughout Canada and Europe. She enjoyed music, was an avid reader and bowled for over 30 years. Most of all, she cherished being at home and spending time with her family. Shirley will be deeply missed by her husband, George; 3 children, Maureen LaRivee and her husband, Lee of Bradford, George Martin and his long-time companion, Gwen Martone of Methuen, and Kevin Martin and his wife, Rebecca of Pelham, NH; 4 grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, Laura, and Alyssa; her great grandson, Jake; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor and celebrate Shirley’s life by gathering for her calling hours on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 4 – 8 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel / St. Theresa’s Church, 22 Plymouth Street, Methuen. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mary Immaculate Memory Care Unit, 172 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 or to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. For directions and online guestbook, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Martin family.