Martha Lemerise

LEICESTER: Martha A. (Hyde) Lemerise, 85, of 24 Redfield Road in the Cherry Valley section of Leicester, died Thursday, April 10 in her home after an illness surrounded by her family.
Her husband of 46 years, Thomas G. Lemerise died in 1998. She leaves three daughters Nancy J. Boland and her husband Thomas of Worcester, Judith A. Pelley and her husband Thomas of Spencer, Carol J. Della Cava and her husband Michael of Cherry Valley, 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a sister Elizabeth Gaurley of Kennebunkport, Maine.
Mrs. Lemerise was born in Worcester daughter of Robert and Amelia (Arsenault) Hyde. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester. She was the assistant Tax Collector in the Town of Leicester for many years before retiring. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church and the Senior Citizen Club of Leicester.
The funeral will be held Monday, April 14 from MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 759 Main Street, Leicester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Sunday, April 13 from 3:00-5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to VNA Care Hospice, Development Office,120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608.