The Tonawanda News
North Tonawanda, NY
December 26, 2013


NORTH TONAWANDA -
Elizabeth A. Martin, age 88, of North Tonawanda passed away on Monday,
December 23, 2013 at Elderwood at Wheatfield after a lengthy illness. Born
in Tonawanda on May 6, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Erford
and Emma (nee Hewitt) Robins. Elizabeth attended Tonawanda schools
and graduated from Tonawanda High School in 1943. She worked for many
years at Columbus McKinnon Corporation. She was a member of First United
Methodist Church, North Tonawanda, the United Methodist Women and the
Esther Circle. Elizabeth enjoyed nature, ceramics and cats.  Beloved wife
of the late Everett V. Martin who passed away in 1998. Dearest mother
of Paul G. Martin and Pamela J. Martin, both of North Tonawanda. She
is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth is predeceased
by her brother the late Edwin Robins.  The family will be present on
Sunday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 307 Oliver
St., North Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11 AM
from First United Methodist Church, 65 Main St., North Tonawanda. The
Rev. Greg Crispell will officiate. Interment will be in White Chapel
Memorial Park. Flowers gratefully declined memorials may be made to
First United Methodist Church or the Niagara County SPCA.  Online guest
registry at www.Wattengel.com.