Mary Ella Martin, 86, formerly of Kingston

KINGSTON >> Mary Ella Martin, 86, formerly of Kingston, N.Y., passed away suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Mary was a lifelong resident of the Kingston area until moving to Marlborough, Mass., three years ago to reside with her son and his family.

She was born on May 29, 1933, in High Falls, N.Y., the daughter of the late Maurice and Lula (Smedes) Countrymen. Mary was married to her husband of 40 years, Leroy D. Martin Sr., until his death in 2003. Mary was a graduate of Kingston High School, class of 1951. She enjoyed all types of crafts and spent many hours doing crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her three sons, Eugene B. Hannay Jr. and wife Lori of Marlborough, Mass., Steven T. Hannay and wife Donna of Shelton, Conn., and Leroy D. Martin Jr. of Port Ewen, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Larissa LeClerc, Marcus Hannay and Kaleena Oliveira, all of Marborough, Mass., Kassandra Hannay of Brooklyn, N.Y., Jason Hannay of Bayshore, N.Y., Eric Conklin of Newtown, Conn., Bryan Conklin of Danbury, Conn., and Devin Harkins of Kingston. Also surviving are nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, parents and sister (Doris MacDaniel), she was predeceased by her daughters, Patricia A. Conklin and Cynthia L. Harkins, and son-in-law, Timothy Harkins.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Keyser Funeral Service, 326

Albany Ave., Kingston, where family and friends may visit on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. A graveside committal service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at High Falls Cemetery, 962 Berme Road, High Falls, N.Y., with the Rev. David Brechter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in her memory to a charity of your choice or for the Ride to Cure Diabetes (JDRF), 39 Frederick Drive, Lake Katrine, N.Y. 12449.

A tribute for Mary can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.