Martha Calmar

Stonington — Martha McCormick Calmar of Stonington passed away March 29, 2021. Martha was blessed with ethereal beauty, grace, and an infectious laugh. She loved and inspired everyone who knew her.

Martha’s early education was at Thayer Academy.

She attended Bowdoin College and Wesleyan University, and taught American and

British Literature, Ancient and Medieval History and American and British Poetry at The Marvelwood School, St. Bernard High School, The Xavier School and The Williams School. She was an accomplished athlete and loved playing tennis and coaching. She spent her free time skiing, swimming, boating, and visiting museums with her family. She was a devoted mother to her three children. She loved her walks in the Stonington Borough with her dear girlfriends.

Martha is survived by her husband the Honorable Harry E. Calmar; her children, Harry and Margarete; and a large extended family that included her mother-in-law Thalia Moschos Calmar; her devoted siblings and their families, Anne and Jim Heller, David McCormick, Norah McCormick, Sarah and Michael Regan,

Shelia and Jack Hocking, Bridget and Kevin Giovanucci; and Hal’s siblings, Leigh Calmar, Dr. Elizabeth Calmar and Dr. George Kasparyan, and Charles Calmar. Martha was adored by her 20 nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her daughter Isabelle Calmar; and her parents, Jane Hickey McCormick and Jack McCormick.

Martha was loved and cherished. Her death will leave a void in our family that will never be filled, but we take heart in the certainty that she is now at peace with Izzy and free of all earthly imperfections.

The graveside funeral service with St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church will be private due to COVID-19 restrictions. Burial will be held at the Stonington Cemetery, 345 N. Main St., Stonington.

A celebration of Martha’s life will be announced at a future date.

We are deeply grateful to all the caregivers who provided love, comfort, and care throughout her life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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