ALBION – Martha Marie Cassidy Doore, 91, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 11, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother; a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, friends, and community.

Martha was born on July 30, 1932, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Joseph Edward and Blanche Cilley Cassidy. She grew up in Brownville, Maine where she met the love of her life, Charles Doore. They married in 1951 and moved to Waterville after Charles finished serving his country in the U.S. Army. In 1959 they made their home in Albion where they raised their family and she remained for 63 years before moving to Woodlands Assisted Living in Waterville.

Martha, along with Charles, worked tirelessly to provide a loving home for their children. She always found time to help others, especially when children were involved. She belonged to the PTA, serving as president for several years. She was an active supporter of the Boy Scouts in Albion as a fundraiser and Cub Scout Den Mother. She served as Town Clerk and Tax Collector for many years. She loved her years as the librarian for Albion Elementary School, and later in life she worked tirelessly to help fund, found, and build the Albion Public Library. Out of her love for the Lord and her love for children she was active in her local church, serving as deaconess, secretary, and Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. She led the Good News Club for many years, inviting children to come to her home to hear about God’s Love and the way of salvation. She will be remembered as a compassionate and generous person with a playful sense of humor. She loved books, music, art, and poetry and found the beauty in God’s creation, enjoying long walks, flowers, and wildlife.

Martha was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Charles, son Charles Doore Jr, son-in-law Ronald LeBlanc, as well as her siblings Lewis, Earl, Edith, and Merrill.

She was a devoted, loving, and selfless mother, loved dearly by her children. She is survived by son Stephen Doore and wife Penny of Hallowell, son James Doore and wife Nancy of Albion, daughter Patricia LeBlanc of Albion, daughter Kathleen Ladd and husband Ron Alan of Albion, son Brian Doore and wife Stacy of Waterville, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren along with their families.

Our family would like to thank all the many friends and community members who cared for Mom in her final years. In particular, Charlene Gould for her years of devoted friendship and Sally Tuttle for her attentive care.

We would also like to express our gratitude to the staff of Mainely Eldercare, Woodlands Senior Living Center, and Maine General Hospice for all the loving care they gave to her.

Funeral services will be held on October 28 at 10 a.m., at the East Benton Christian Church followed by burial at Sweet Cemetery in Atkinson.

Martha’s family invites you to visit her memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/martha-doore to share condolences, photos, and special memories.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Albion Public Library, PO Box 355,

Albion, ME 04910.

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