Barbara J. Martin, 62

Barbara J. Martin, 62, of Newport, N.H., died unexpectedly on February 4, 2016 at New London Hospital. She was born on February 1, 1954 in Springfield, Vermont to Norman and Josephine (Garcia) Jarvis. She grew up in Springfield before moving to Newport. Barbara enjoyed playing bingo and sewing blankets. She was a race fan and liked watching squirrels, mice and skunks.

Barbara was predeceased by her father. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur G. Martin; mother, Josephine Jarvis of Claremont; children, Keith Martin, Sr. of Claremont, Shawn Martin and his partner, Nicole Adair of Claremont, Steven Martin of Charlestown, Sally Martin and her partner, Ray Ladeau of Newport, Mandy Martin and her partner, Shawn Cherbonneau of Claremont; brothers, Andrew Jarvis and his wife, Pam of Perkinsville, Vermont, Larry Jarvis and his wife, Karen of Virginia; sisters, Linda Wilcox and her husband, Roy of Claremont, Rose Lovell and her husband, Bob of Claremont, Betty Jarvis of Meriden, New Hamphshire; grandchildren, Kristin, Keith, Jr., Ethan, Roy and Chelsea Martin, Madison and Marissa Aldrich and James Wallace and many extended family members.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Newton-Bartlett Funeral Home, 42 Main St., Newport, New Hampshire with The Rev. Donna Leslie officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. To sign and online guestbook, please visit www.newtonbartlett.com.

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