Obituary of Elizabeth J. Martin

Elizabeth “Betty” Jeanne Martin, age 92, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, March 22, 2025 surrounded by her family. 

Born in Malone, NY, January 13, 1933. Betty lived a long and fulfilling life with love and devotion to her family.  Betty was the beloved wife of Irving G. (Pep) Martin with whom she shared 74 years of marriage.  She was the cherished daughter of Samuel and Gladys (Manning) Paquin.  She was predeceased by her beloved son Thomas G. Martin in 1992.  She was a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and lively spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Betty moved to Ballston Lake, NY in June of 1941.  She was a 1950 graduate of Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake Central High School.  She married the love of her life Irving G. Martin (Pep) they would have celebrated 75 years of marriage in July.  In 1958, Betty began working  for the Shenendehowa Central School. In 1970 she became the cook manager at Gowana and Arongen cafeterias until her retirement in 1992. Betty taught herself to sew at the young age of 12 and made her own clothes. She was a great seamstress and she continued sewing through the years.  She was an avid quilter and a member of the Clifton Park Seniors Guild. Betty’s favorite place as a child was weekends spent at her grandparents farm in the Adirondacks.  She loved reading, bowling and the ocean and especially vacationing in Maine. Betty, also loved long walks in the woods and being in nature.  She enjoyed going to the casino, and bingo and the occasional scratch-off tickets.   She was a true animal lover, her many pets through the years brought her joy.  But, nothing brought her more joy and happiness than her grandchildren, she never missed the many activities they were involved in growing up.  She was always the proud grandma who will be forever missed.

Betty’s life was centered around her family who mourn her loss. She is survived by her loving husband, Irving (Pep) Martin, her cherished daughter-in-law Maryanne Martin, grandchildren Michael Martin and Lisa Glaski (Troy), her great-grandsons River Martin and Archer Glaski and her beloved sister, Patricia Slovacek (Rudy) and several nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her siblings, Lucelda Candage, Barbara Lykens, Edith Osterhoudt, Rebecca Hannon, John Paquin, Harold Paquin and Donald Paquin.  

Relatives and friends are invited to Calling Hours on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 RT-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 and to the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at St. Edward’s Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd. in Clifton Park.  Following the Mass interment will be held in Clifton Park Village Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Betty can be  made to the Steve Caporizzo’s  “Pet Connection”, 341 Northern Blvd., Albany, NY 12204.    

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