Mrs. Martha F Henry's Obituary
Martha F. (Coughlin) Henry, a lifelong Methuen resident, passed away as gracefully as she lived on May 16. Martha was born on February 6, 1943, in Boston, MA to Neil F. Coughlin and Martha I. (McGaughey) Coughlin. She was baptized and attended St. Monica’s Church in Methuen, MA. On September 26, 1964, Martha married her beloved husband, Philip D. Henry at St. Lucy’s Church.
Out of all the jobs she held, being a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend were by far Martha’s favorite roles. She was happiest with her family and friends and spent much of her time at Lake Winnipesaukee, by the ocean, and at her grandchildren’s events. As a proud American, she enjoyed seeing all parts of the country and hosting her annual Fourth of July fireworks party. Martha always saw the best in everyone, which is why she served as a volunteer for many charities throughout her life. She will be remembered for being kind, polite, and gracious to all.
Martha is survived by her husband of 58 years, Philip D. Henry of Methuen, MA, her son, Michael P. Henry and daughter-in-law, Lisa Henry of Stratham, NH, her daughter, Maureen E. Trout and son-in-law, Harry R. Trout III of Newbury, MA, her son, David P. Henry and daughter-in-law, Stacey Henry of Methuen, MA, her grandchildren, Christopher Henry, Harry Trout IV, Jack Henry, Ella Trout, Cooper Trout, Luke Henry, and Gavin Henry. She was fortunate to have the love and support of a large family and is also survived by her sister, Marianne McGowan and her husband, Martin McGowan of Methuen, her brother-in-law, Neil W. Henry and his wife, Liz of Richmond, VA, her brother-in-law, Mark O. Henry and his late wife, Kathleen of Meredith, NH, her sister in-law, Sara E. Murphy of North Andover, MA, her brother-in-law, R. Christopher Henry and his wife, Anne of North Andover, MA, her brother-in-law, Stephen W. Henry and his fiancé, Darlene of North Andover, her sister-in-law, Nancy Jacobson and her husband, Dan of FL, her brother-in-law, William Murphy of CT, and her goddaughters, Annemarie Witzgall and Donna Armstrong. She is also survived by many other beloved family members, dear friends, and neighbors.
Relatives and guests are invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street in Methuen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Monica Parish, 212 Lawrence Street in Methuen. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lazarus House Ministries in Lawrence, MA. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Henry family.
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