METHUEN: Martha Mary Howard, 47, died peacefully Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in her home. Born in Haverhill on September 20, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Richard S. and Joan P. (Preble) Howard. She was born and raised in Haverhill where she lived most of her life prior to moving to Methuen.
She was a beloved sister and aunt and loved by her many dear friends. She is survived by her three brothers, Matthew Howard of Lynn, Christopher Howard and his wife, Marianne of Standish, Maine and Philip Howard and his wife, Kerri of Kingston, New Hampshire; her cherished nieces and nephews, Jeremy, Dania, Andrew, Nathaniel, Tanner, Molly and Alison Howard and several close cousins. She was also predeceased by her two brothers, Geoffrey and Andrew Howard.
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday in the Linnehan-Grondin Funeral Home, 52 Salem St., Bradford at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 6 - 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. Interment will be held in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford. For more information and to send online condolences, please visit www.linnehan-grondin.com.