Martha Jean Torrey

Martha Jean (Cooney) Torrey, 84, died Monday morning peacefully at The Lafayette in Marblehead. Jean was born June 20, 1931 in Jamaica Plain, MA and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Harrington) Cooney. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Torrey. Educated in Swampscott she was a graduate of Swampscott High School, class of 1949.

Jean worked many years as a dedicated volunteer for organizations including the Home for Little Wanderers, Marblehead Historical Society, and Salem Hospital. At Salem Hospital she received their staff award and earned the 4000 hour volunteer pin.

She was an integral part of Swampscott PTA at one point holding the office of President, raising thousands of dollars for college scholarships. Jean enjoyed painting, cooking, and travel.

She is survived by her children, Nancy Hayes, John Torrey, Susanne Lannon, and Allyson Nevil; son-in-laws, Peter Hayes, Steven Lannon, and Alex Nevil; grandchildren, Matt Hayes, Sarah Hayes, Chris Doughty, James Torrey, Catie Torrey, Danielle (husband Kyle) Beatrice, Stephanie Lannon, Sean Lannon, and Jake Nevil; and great-granddaughter, Adelaide Beatrice. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy Palmeri (husband John). Predeceased by her brothers, Fred and Robert Cooney.

A funeral service will be held in the Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm Street, Marblehead on Friday, March 11 at 11AM. Burial to follow in Swampscott Cemetery. All are welcome. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, March 10 from 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in her memory to the North Shore Medical Center Development Office, 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 or at NSMC.partners.org/giving or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate