Townsend
Doris E. Martin, 80
Beloved Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother

Doris E. (Rines) Martin, 80, of Townsend, died unexpectedly on Sunday
morning at Health Alliance Leominster Hospital.

Doris was born in  Ashburnham July 17, 1933, daughter of James Rines Sr.
and Dora (Burnap) Rines. Her High school  graduation and college  took
place at God's Bible School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Many people will remember
her as their delivery person as a motor route driver for the Fitchburg
Sentinel and Enterprise. Doris loved and cherished her family and will be
greatly missed.

Doris leaves  her husband of 59 years Chester  Martin  of Townsend, as
well as her daughter Deborah of Portland, OR. and sons James of N.
Attleboro, David of Hampden and Timothy of Townsend, and six
grandchildren.  .

Doris also leaves siblings Virginia Welch of Townsend, Joyce Wanner in
VA.,  Lawrence of Scituate, David  of Shirley,  Gwendolyn Carter of Sterling
and Wayne of Hubbardston. .She was predeceased by siblings Everett,
Manning,  Eudora Rising, Rev Paul and Rev James  Jr.

At her request, no services are being  held at this time. In lieu of flowers,
the family suggests that any donations be made to the charity of your
choice in Dora's name.  Bosk Funeral Home 85 Blossom St. Fitchburg is
assisting the family.

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