Florence Martin

April 14, 1927 - July 17, 2011

Unity, NH             Florence E. Martin, 84, of the Acworth Road in Charlestown, NH died Sunday (July 17) at Sullivan County Healthcare in Unity, NH following a brief illness. She was born in Castleton, VT on April 14, 1927 the daughter of John and Violet Benson. Florence had been employed as a short order cook and waitress by the Polka Dot Restaurant in White River Jct., VT for many years. She also worked for other various restaurants in the area. Members of her family include a daughter, Mildred Martin, Charlestown, NH; a son, Edson W. Martin, Jr., Ludlow, ME; two grandchildren, Robert D. Martin, Sunapee, NH and Edson W. Martin, Newport, NH; three brothers, Jack Benson, Moravia, NY; Bob Benson, AZ; Gus Benson, Syracuse, NY; two sisters, Betty Slater, Moravia, NY; Doris Paquette, Elizaville, NY; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by and infant son, Robert D. Martin, and a sister, Liz Shorey. There will be no visiting hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH.