Mary E. Pelkey Martin

Old Town and Bucksport-- Mary Ellen (Pelkey) Martin, 62, completed this life’s journey July 18, 2012 and went home to be with Our Lord. She started life with a bang on July 4, 1950 daughter to Leonard and Clara (Michaud) Pelkey. She was born in Lincoln, attended Hermon High School, married Thomas Martin of Bradley and spent many years as the dedicated owner of Merry go Round Daycare in Milford.

Mary loved life and loved people. She was one of those give it all you’ve got sorts who lived her life to the fullest. She was passionate about all she held dear and dearest to her heart and the joy of her life were her grandchildren who call her Meme and whose lives are forever transformed for the time spent with her. Mary loved visiting with her family and friends, running and attending church, especially the singing. She had a heart of gold and laughter surrounded her.

Mary will be forever remembered by her only daughter Michelle and her husband Ronald Lozier of Bucksport, her 4 precious grandchildren Kayla and Kody Walker, Margaret and Ethan Lozier all of Bucksport, 14 siblings: Marion Fisher of Alaska, Lucy Andrews of Connecticut, Evelyn Ireland of Milford, Alice Combs of Vermont, Clara Cox of Florida, Thomas Pelkey of Eddington, Eileen Carey of Enfield, Philip Pelkey of Vermont, Cynthia Furlotte of Bangor, Christine Young of Alabama, John Pelkey o Vermont, Maurice Pelkey of Milford, Vera Averill of Burlington an Brian Pelkey of Washington, and countless nieces and nephews who loved her greatly.

She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, Leonard (Bud) and Charles, one sister Agnes and her longtime companion Chet Powell.

Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9PM Friday July 20, 2012 at the Birmingham Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held 1PM Saturday July 21, 2012 at Word of Life Christian Center 1606 Outer Hammond St., Bangor. All are invited to stay for a light luncheon and continued fellowship after the service.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Sheila Pascual and Sarah Andel, Pastors Paul and Kim Warf, all of our friends and family who surrounded us and gave such love and support and so many prayers, also to the Hancock County Hospice for helping us take such good care of our dearest Mary. Please send Memorial Donations to them at EMHC Healthcare Charities, P. O. Box 931 Bangor, ME 04402-0931 notes of condolences may be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com