Roxanna L. Martin Obituary (1949

AUGUSTA ~ Roxanna L. Martin, 66, of Augusta, died peacefully, Friday July 24, 2015 at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. She was born in Gardiner, April 18, 1949 the daughter of Paul K. Sr. and Myra A. (Stinson) Lovejoy. Roxanna grew up in Gardiner and was a graduate of Gardiner High School. Shortly after high school, Roxanna went to work at Augusta General Hospital as the Supervisor of Admissions. After twenty years of service, she moved to the Internal Revenue Service where she worked as a group secretary, retiring after 22 years. Roxie loved to play golf, go swimming and spend time at Popham Beach. She also loved to be with her God-children whom she affectionately referred to as, ”her babies.” Mrs. Martin was a member of the Ya-Ya Red Hatters. Roxanna is survived by her husband, Eugene Martin; her brothers, Paul K. Lovejoy, Jr. and his wife, Sharon, of Merrimack, NH and Jeffrey F. Lovejoy, of Holiday, FL; her God-children, Kimberly-Ann M. Lovejoy and Jared P. Lovejoy and nieces and nephews, Heather Lovejoy, Becky Tillson, Jason and Brian Lovejoy. At Roxie’s request, a private service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Roxanna’s name to the Alfond Center for Cancer Care, C/O MaineGeneral Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, Maine 04903-0828 Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, One Church Street, Augusta. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com