Loretta E. Martel, 98

Nov 6, 2017

Loretta E. (Lafond) Martel, 98, formerly of Dartmouth, passed away on October 19, 2017 in The Oaks. She was the wife of the late Henry Martel.

Born in Dartmouth, a daughter of the late Ulric and Yvonne (Tisserand) Lafond, she lived most of her life in Dartmouth. She was a communicant of St. George Church, Westport.

Martel graduated from Dartmouth High School. She was a skilled inspector at Acushnet Company Rubber Division. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, flowers, animals and she especially loved dogs.

Loretta's family would like to thank the staff of The Oaks and Beacon Hospice for the compassionate care and kindness given to her.

She is survived by two daughters, Joann Martel and her companion William Hargreaves of Acushnet, and Johnelene LaFountaine and her husband Norman of Milton, FL; two sons, Albert Martel and his wife Helen of New Bedford, and Charles Martel and his wife Suzanne of Dartmouth; five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Her family will receive guests on November 8 from 9:40-9:55 a.m. in St. George Church, 12 Highland Ave., Westport. A mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Dartmouth.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Oaks Activity Department, 4525 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02745. For online tributes and directions visit www.rock-funeralhome.com.