Juanita M. Martin

LUDLOW, VT - Our mother, Juanita Martin, lived a long and full life — one that was never ordinary and always uniquely her own. She passed away peacefully, leaving behind a family that loved her deeply. She is survived by six children: sons Walter Dana Martin Jr., Andrew Harry Martin, and Timothy Charles Martin, and daughters Heidi Clarissa Martin, Emily Elizabeth Martin, and Holly Martin. She now reunites with her husband, Walter Dana Martin Sr., her partner through so many years of laughter, challenges, and love. In her younger days, Mom’s sharp mind and determination stood out early. She won the 4-H Club National Spelling Bee, a memory she held with quiet pride. She later worked as secretary for Governor Lane Dwinell, where her intelligence, professionalism, and grace left a lasting impression. Eventually, she chose to leave her career behind to become a full-time mom — a role she embraced with the same dedication she brought to everything in her life. She filled her days with things that brought her...