Martha S. Dalton, 86, of Wiscasset, passed away with family by her side on April 20 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
She was born in Damariscotta on July 27, 1930, the daughter of Willard P. and Catherine (Reay) Stevens. She attended Damariscotta schools and graduated from Lincoln Academy in Damariscotta. Martha went to work for Western Union as a telephone operator. In October 1955 she married Raymond A. Dalton Jr. and went on to hold local jobs at the Ledges Inn and Pendleton’s Market. She then found her passion working 37 years within the Wiscasset School system as a teacher’s aide.
Martha, as a young woman, loved participating in dressage horse shows, winning many top place ribbons. She often told stories of her love of dancing back in the day at places like Lakehurst and other local spots. She enjoyed gardening, community gatherings, and couldn’t resist a parade. “Ma Dalton” loved all of “her kids” that she met and knew through the school system. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond A. Dalton Jr. on Oct. 19, 2011; and brother, Robert Stevens in 1994.
She is survived by daughters, Theresa J. Archer and husband Bernard of Burke, Va., and Paula R. Dalton-Gove and husband John of East Boothbay; son, Raymond A. Dalton III and wife Karen of Wiscasset; as well as six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m., Sat., April 29 at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset with Rev. Josh Fitterling officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the church fellowship hall. Burial will be at Sheepscot Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Martha S. Dalton Scholarship Fund to be awarded to a June 2017 WHS graduating senior. Donations can be made at The First Bank in Wiscasset or at any branch.
Condolences may be made online at www.DaigleFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath.