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Martha (Hastings) Low April 6, 1925 - May 7, 2020

Haverhill –Martha J. Low, age 95, passed away peacefully at Penacook Place on May 7, 2020, where she has resided for the past 5 years.  She was number five of nine children, born to Henry and Cora Hastings in Derry, NH and grew up in Chester, NH.  She graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1944, after the family moved to Bradford.  She married Arthur B. Low on September 12th, 1948.  When her children were very young, she worked at Woolworth’s at Riverside Plaza.   Martha was also employed at Western Electric for 25 years until her retirement. She also worked at Market Basket at Riverside Plaza in Haverhill. She made many lifelong friends along the way.  Martha enjoyed crocheting lap robes for nursing home residents and baby blankets for newborns.  Martha enjoyed life to the fullest, and she loved to travel, making it to 48 of 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska where she visited family and friends on multiple occasions. She was a long time member of Riverside Memorial Church where she attended for more than 50 years. Martha will be missed by all her many friends and her large, loving family members.

Martha is survived by her daughters, Martha Clemans and her husband Michael of Lynnwood, WA; Frances Lavallee and her husband Nelson of Haverhill; son Robert Low and his wife Lisa of Appleton, WI; daughter, Margaret Leotta and her husband Raymond of Raymond, NH; grandchildren Michole and her husband Chris Mattix,  Monica and her husband Robby Remmen, Naomi Grace, Troy and his wife Samantha Lavallee, Evan and his wife Noelle Low, Rachel and her husband Caleb Owens, Tyler Lavallee, Joshua and his wife Michelle Low, Matthew Low, Paul Low; great grandchildren Mercedez, Chaz, Paris, Jade, Ainslee, Adison, Abigail, Anthony, Archer, Makayla, Ethan, Liam, Charlize; two great great grandchildren Lilah and London; sister, Joanne Prescott of Bradford and sister in law Natalie Hastings of Haverhill; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur and son Frankie Low and his wife Gail, formerly of Somerville; and seven siblings.

Calling hours will be Monday, May 11, 2020 from 11AM to 12 Noon. Due to the current health guidelines, a limit of 10 people at a time will be allowed in the funeral home. Funeral services are being handled by Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill.  Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Penacook Place for the years of love and care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Common Ground Café, 125 Winter St, Haverhill, MA. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

Calling hours will be Monday, May 11, 2020 from 11AM to 12 Noon. Due to the current health guidelines, a limit of 10 people at a time will be allowed in the funeral home. Funeral services are being handled by Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Penacook Place for the years of love and care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Common Ground Café, 125 Winter St, Haverhill, MA. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

Condolences(9)

  1. Mattie colson says
    May 8, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    Love signing hymns with her will miss her very much .

  2. Linda Pooler says
    May 9, 2020 at 2:33 pm

    Fran and Peggy – Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. We have so many stories that we will always cherish at Penacook. Your mother always kept an eye on our mother when we were not there. May our friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time.

  3. Rhonda Langlois says
    May 9, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    So sorry for your loss she was a very nice woman to talk with.I will miss her very much

  4. Gary M Lane says
    May 10, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    Peggy & Fran,

    So sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Martha was a beautiful woman with whom I shared many hours of conversations while playing cards with my father John. She always had a positive attitude, real inner strength, and kind words of support for everyone who had the privelege of meeting her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

    Gary M Lane

  5. Kevin Lavallee says
    May 11, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    Martha was a genuinely kind and caring person. No matter what the situation she always had a positive outlook and something nice to say about other people. She gave to others and always was humble. Martha will be missed by all her family and friends. I will miss her but will always remember her kindness, generosity and thoughtfulness; spending time together on the holidays and numerous family events. God Bless Martha and all her family.

  6. Kevin Lavallee says
    May 11, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    Fran, Nel and Family
    It made me sad to hear of Martha’s passing, she was such a sweet lady. I will keep her in my prayers.

  7. Sheri Davis says
    May 12, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    Please accept our sincere condolences.
    In the short time that we got to know your Mom we found her to be such a spirited loving women. I will hold a special place for her in my heart. I am so thankful that she was my Moms roommate and she showed such compassion to my mom. They will both be greatly missed.

  8. Pat Lundin says
    May 15, 2020 at 4:28 am

    So sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady and always spoke to me when I would visit my mother who passed in February. Always smiled and friendly.

  9. Kellie Loporcaro says
    September 3, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    So sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. Sending prayers and blessings to her and the family. She was a roommate for a short time of my mother’s at Penacook. Always appreciated the friendship she extended to my mom as a new roommate.

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