Obituary: Martha M. Melanson

Melanson, Martha M. (Motoret) Melanson, of Plaistow, N.H., formerly of Saugus, died Nov. 11, 2012.

She was wife of the late Benoit J. Melanson.

She leaves her children Martha Margeson of New Hampshire, David Melanson of New Hampshire, Edward Melanson of Woburn, Robert Melanson of Lynn, John Melanson of Maine and Joanne Hall of Norton; her sisters Joanne Moulton of Florida and Jeanette Moscone of Saugus; her seven grandchildren; and her great grandchild. She was predeceased by four brothers and sisters.

Funeral from the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, Thursday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at St. Margaret's Church, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Sawtelle Family Hospice House, 320 Haverhill St., Reading, MA 01867.

For condolences visit www.BisbeePorcella.com.