Bette I. Martin

Born on January 17, 1925 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Departed December 30, 2022 in Palm Bay, Florida

Bette I. Martin was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years William F. Martin. Bette wil be missed by her three children Janet Martin-Aylam, William F. Martin, Jr., and Michael Alan Martin; her granddaughter Julie Martin; son-in-law Rangan S. Aylam and daughter–in–law Celia Martin.

Bette will always be remembered for her beautiful blue eyes and her sweet smile. Determination and a will to remain independent attributed to her longevity and good health. Cancer took her from us at the age of 97.

Born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Bette was one of six children born to Frank S. and Helen C. Saunders Walls. Her remaining two sisters Joan Walters and Susan Burge will miss her support, understanding and willingness to listen that they always received from Bette.

Lansdale High School was her alma mater; while there she was a member of the Home Economics Club and served as the Art Club secretary. Her working days included the telephone company in Collingswood, New Jersey; it was here that she met a group of women who became life long friends. She met her husband William (Bill) later when employed as a secretary for a firm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Bette enjoyed the best of both worlds summering in Avalon, New Jersey and wintering in Melbourne Beach, Florida. The screen porch of her Avalon home was a favorite gathering place for family, friends and neighbors. Often, jigsaw puzzles were worked on around her kitchen table. She was an avid reader with historic fiction being one of her favorites; she enjoyed nature and spent many hours in her garden. Other interests included quilting, crocheting and knitting. She was a member of a craft lady group that crocheted mats for homeless veterans.

A celebration of her life is being planned for Avalon, New Jersey.

Please consider donations in her memory to First Health Foundation (for William Childs Hospice House in memory of Bette Martin) 1350 South Hickory Street, Melbourne, Florida 32901.