Birth date: Jun 24, 1943 Death date: Aug 18, 2020
Martha Monazynski Welch died unexpectedly August 18, 2020 after several years of health challenges. She was born on June 24, 1943 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the eldest daughter of Jane (Sudol) Monazynski and George W. Monazynski. S Read Obituary
To the family of Martha Welch
I first worked with Martha as a PA in the Methuen School system and found we had something in common. She was creating a children’s book about her childhood at Cobbetts Pond where I owned a cottage . As she described the cottage her dad built, we realized it was the exact cottage that I owned.
I had always hoped she would have come to visit but she never did. She was such a friendly, kind and giving lady. May she Rest In Peace.
Pat Sciacca
To the Monazynski Family & Martha's Entire Extended Family - our most heartfelt condolences at this very sad time. All of us who knew her will always remember Martha's laugh - it was infectious - and she was never happier than when she was telling a good story and laughing. Martha was a remarkable woman - very sharp and quick-witted - and she loved to talk (and we loved to listen to her stories). But the Kelly / King side of the family will always be eternally grateful for how much she loved her husband, Frank Welch, made his life complete, and cared for him through his many long health struggles of his own during his later years. The best years of Frank's life were most definitely when he and Martha were married and living together at 1 Stevens Street - and devoting their passion and energy to their beloved City of Methuen. May they both rest in peace now that they are reunited again in heaven.
Love, Dave & Chandra King, San Marino, California
Dear Janet and Maryanne,
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved sister. It was always such a joy to see her, even if we hadn't seen each other for years. She is a great loss to everyone.
Love and Prayers,
Marcia Albert Dumaresq
Martha was an amazing person. She cared deeply for her friends and community. I met martha back in the early 1990's. Methuen was my hometown. I had recently moved back and became involved in my passion; history. At the time, the Nevins Home was slated for demolition. Many of us, the unsung heroes, worked to prevent that. As a result, it was saved, though as usual the politicians claimed credit. Moving forward Martha came up with idea, why not celebrate Methuen's History. In particular, its' Victorian era history. Hence, with a group of a few of us, leaded by her, we organized, resulting in Methuen's Victorian Outing, a free community event, which successfully lasted for many years. Without Martha and her leadership, this event would never have happened. Martha cared deeply for her adopted home town of Methuen. I will miss her deeply. Many years ago she and I would bake her polish sweet bread, the recipe from her mother and probably from previous generations. Every easter since, my family insists, it would not be Easter without this bread. Every Easter, I bake that bread and think of Martha and her mother. I think, that is the greatest tribute of all. Rest in peace Martha and God grant you eternal life!
Martha and I served together on the Archdiocesan level and she was a leader even as
a young adult. I remember her warmth and the fun that we had during that time.
My family has owned a cottage at Pine Terrace at Cobetts Pond since 1955 and I
remember her family being there when we were younger. The Doherty family still
are summer residents going into the 4th generation. We talked about Pine Terrace
on many occasions. I was the oldest in my family and I think that Martha was the
oldest in her family.
Fr. Frank Silva always kept me informed of her activities and even now was the one
that notified me of Martha's death. I am so sorry to hear of her death. She certainly
left her mark in this world.
