Maria Margaret Martin

MARTIN, Maria Margaret (née Durning)

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Bethsaida Retirement Village, aged 90 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late George for 55 years.

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul, Hamish and Nikki, Philip and Vickki, the late Donna, Colin and Jo.

Loved ‘Mama’ to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Messages may be sent to the Martin family at PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to St Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated and can made via https://donate.svdp.org.nz/sponsor-to

A Requiem Mass for Maria will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim, at 11.00am, on Tuesday, September 2, followed by interment with George at Omaka Cemetery.

Tribute from Anna Martin –

We all love you mama, you will be missed dearly and so glad we got to spend so much our lives with you. Love to the whole family, thinking of everyone from Scotland xx

Tribute from David, Carol and Smith Family –

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARIA
For beautiful eyes look for the goodness in others.
For beautiful lips speak only words of kindness.
And for poise walk with knowledge that you are never alone.

Tribute from Marianne & Chook Kerwin

Our condolences to all of the Martin family.

Tribute from Virginia Hoe –

To the Martin Family
Sincere condolences to you all
I had much please talking with Maria on a ride home from the supermarket sometime ago and the frequently at Bethsaida beautiful lady to the end
Memories of all the Martin family from St Mary’s days
Rest in Peace Mrs Martin
Virginia Hope and the Hope family