GANSEVOORT – Martha “Marty” Griffin, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born April 27, 1954, in Long Island, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Yvonne (Charon) Griffin.
Marty was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls and following high school, she obtained her degree in Dental Hygiene from Hudson Valley Community College.
She worked many years for Potvin Dentistry in Hudson Falls as well as other part time jobs to fuel her passions.
Marty was known for her multifaceted talents. She was a great singer and played the guitar in many local bands and coffee houses. She enjoyed singing in her church choir, she learned to play piano, was an excellent seamstress and her love for animals showed through her ability to train dogs. Marty was a shining example of faith and grace in the face of great adversity. She was a wonderful sister, loyal friend and generous to all. Everyone loved Marty. She was richly creative, gifted, and fully embraced all life had to offer.
Marty is survived by her siblings, Thomas Kim Griffin (Joannie) and Barbara Griffin-Jordan (Michael); her nieces and nephews, Jeremy Dube, Sarah Miner, Luke Griffin, and Alicia Bevan; her longstanding fiancé, Peter Shortell, his mother, Nancy Shortell and his sons, Sean and Lee Shortell.
Friends may call on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service will be conducted, 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, following the calling hours, at the funeral home with the Reverend Robert Powhida, officiating.
Flowers are welcome and memorial donations may be made in her memory to The National MS Society, P.O. Box 289 Canton, MA 02021 or to the National Breast Cancer Foundation by visiting, https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
Marty’s family would like to thank the incredible team of aides who became family and made staying at home possible and lovely, Vickie, Janelle, Jade and Lynn and to her loyal friends who also helped take care of her, Patty Denino, Ann Harrington, Ellen Kinney and Nancy Shortell
My longest and dearest friend! You will be sincerely missed but I take peace in the fact that you are free of MS and strolling through down the path with “Blue” and “Jesse” walking behind you with tails wagging.
I was so sorry to hear of Marty’s passing. I was a patient of Dr. Potvin and I would request Marty each time because she was the best. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
I did not know Marty well, but my late husband did. He had such an admiration for her as a person as well as a gifted musician with a beautiful voice. As a person also afflicted with MS, I so admired her facing this disease that ravaged her with dignity, determination, strength and grace.
So sorry for the loss of your dear sister. Kathy and myself are sure that you will surely miss Marty immensely, but her trust in Jesus has her in His Awesome Loving arms. Surely she must be dancing and singing once again. This time face to face with her friend and King Jesus. Love you all.
Our sincere condolences to the family of Marty and her “dearest”
Pete ❤️
Marty… a lovely lady, always staying upbeat and positive through difficult times. Her smile was radiant and will be truly missed by all who knew her. May you cherish those beautiful memories of Marty so loved and know she is at peace while sitting amongst wildflowers, strumming her guitar with her “furry friends” running around her.
A friend who will be dearly missed but
never forgotten. 💞
Shawn & Bridget Barlow
So sorry for the loss of Marty. I remember the many times we visited coffee houses to hear her wonderful voice and guitar playing.
RIP
Our sincere condolences to the family of Marty and her “dearest”
Pete ❤️
Marty… a lovely lady, always staying upbeat and positive through difficult times. Her smile was radiant and will be truly missed by all who knew her. May you cherish those beautiful memories of Marty so loved and know she is at peace while sitting amongst wildflowers, strumming her guitar with her “furry friends” running around her.
A friend who will be dearly missed but
never forgotten. 💞
Shawn & Bridget Barlow