"Dear Gordon and Family, We are so sad to read of Debbies passing. We were neighbors on Viking Dr. Debbie was the first one to welcome us into the neighborhood. I loved talking to her and listening to her stories and her laugh. One thing is for sure and that is she loved her family and she loved her life. She realy did shine and though she has gone way to early she sure did live her life well. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. P.S. we'll miss her Christmas cards too!"
In loving memory of
Deborah K. Martell
January 27, 1965 - August 14, 2011
Sebec, ME - Deborah K. Odell Martell, 46, of Sebec, ME, died Sunday, August 14, 2011, surrounded by her family at her sisters home in Tiverton, RI.She was the wife of Gordon D Martell. Born in Newport, RI on January 27, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R Jr. and the late Nancy Malcolm Odell. Debbie was an avid gardener and loved snowmobiling. She loved nature, and had taken a course in animal tracking recently as she loved to know what was roaming around her back yard. In the winter, they were visited by the same herd of deer. Debbie could tell them apart, gave them names and picked up on their various personalities even having one eat bread right from her lips! They would come up to the house, nose to the window waiting to be fed. She loved holiday baking, and made the most sumptuous strawberry homemade jam ever! Debbie was an avid fan of the local rock and roll group Dirty Deeds, she was full of live and was always looking for fun and excitement. She loved watching NASCAR and her favorite driver Jeff Gordon. Debbie was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend to many. Once you met her she was someone you did not forget.Debbie and Gordon were high school sweethearts and just celebrated their 25 wedding anniversary this past March. She is she is survived by her children, Jonathan and Jacqueline Martell, of Maine, Alyssa Martell of Fall River, MA, and two grandchildren, Lydia and Erik, her brother James S. ODell and his wife Maggie of Tiverton, RI, her sisters Sandra Ouellette and her husband Eric of Tiverton, RI, and Sheila Knox and her husband Michael of Hanover, VA, and her nieces and nephews, Alison Ouellette and Justin Ouellette of Tiverton, RI, Marcie Martell of Guerneville, CA, Suzy Mahfouz, Michael Knox, Jr. of VA. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Beverly Martell.She was the sister-in-law of the late Kevin Martell. She also survived her father-in-law Dennis Martell, and her brother the late Joseph R. ODell III.A Celebration of her Life will be held on Friday August 19, the top floor of Scampis at 657 Park Avenue in Portsmouth, RI beginning at 4. Casual dress please and be ready to party the way Debbie would want us to!!At the request of the family her calling hours are omitted and her burial will be private.Memorial donations may be made to South coast Hospice and Visiting Nurses Services, 502 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720 or to The Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue 3rd Floor Room 320, New York, NY 10001.
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"OMG! Gordon, I just heard and I hope you, your kids and family have strength. She always was a shining star and now is shining in Heaven. I know it was way too soon but she put a smile on every face that she met. Take care and God bless. Jim"
"Gordon and family, Since the passing of our son, Terry, who was a friend of Debbie's brother-in-law Kevin, we received a beautiful Christmas card every year with a nice note of friendship and good wishes. We did not know her personally, but this gesture was so very much appreciated. What a kind and thoughtful lady she was. It was only lately that we heard of her illness, and I was shocked when we learned of her death. Strangely enough, the day she died, I came across her phone number on a piece of paper and decided to call her and say hello and maybe chat a bit. I left a message and really felt bad for waiting so long to call, and now it was too late. We want to let you know how sorry we are she has passed on. We will keep all of you in our prayers. May God comfort each of you. Pat & Norm Lidstone"
"Debbie was the sister and Best Friend I always wanted. I will miss her so much. I love you all, wish I was there with you."
"debbie you were like a sister growing hanging with pam as friends you were a very fun person and you will be in our hearts forever love ya bill and my wife kathy rip"
"Deb's smile and laughter will always be within our hearts, you were a friend to all."
"Gordon and Family, My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Deb was a great person and we will all remember the good times we have shared. Take care."
"You will be missed my friend my thoughts and prayers to out to your family always."
"Gordon and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Deb's smile and laughter will never fade. May you find peace in the coming days God bless you all."
"I'm so sorry that I was not thier for you I did not know but my love and prayers are here now. So many memmories that are going through my head. McCorrie beach the parties when we were kids and the the agway as adults. So many things to laugh and cry about. our kids dating all the laughs to share. please remmeber that smile and laugh it will help us all out with this time. God Bless to all love Don and Ann Schlip"
"Gordon and all the Martell and Ouellette families; Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. "Goodbyes are often hard to say, they hurt so very much, Though you're not gone, you still remain, in the minds, hearts and lives you've touched." Our deepest Sympathy, Darlene and Paul"