The White River Valley Herald

Martha Matthews


Randolph Center—Martha J. Matthews, 74, died May 30, 2023. She was born October 17, 1948.

Martha’s other great love in life was traveling with her family. Together, they took annual trips to spend the week of the Kentucky Derby with close friends there and spent many beautiful summer days in Deer Isle, Maine, where they would stay in rustic cabins overlooking the ocean, enjoying each other’s company, and canoeing to nearby islands.

She also loved camping, visiting friends and family who had moved around the country, and just exploring the world she found so fascinating, including trips later in life to Hawaii, the Philippines,  and Portugal.

Martha is survived by her husband of 50 years, Allen; children, Adam (Ania) and Alissa (Chris Hunt); granddaughter, Emma; her siblings, Bud, Bob, and David Jackson; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, extended family, and friends.

Martha was the daughter of the late Dorothy Jackson and was pre-deceased by her sister-in-law Liz Jackson and many dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, it was Martha’s wish that donations be made to support the community studio space in Randolph, so it can be used by new potters of all ages, those unable to afford a place to practice their art, and to host an ongoing Empty Bowls series of events to raise funds for local food pantries. Donations can be made at everloved.com/life-of.

A picnic style celebration of Martha’s life will be held at Shelburne Vineyards on July 15 from 10 a.m.-noon.

The family will also be planting a tree and designing a garden in Martha’s memory and would like to invite anyone interested to bring perennials, sculptures, or other contributions to the memorial if they wish. E The family also plans to host a private memorial service near the Matthews Family Farm in Eighty-Four, Penn. on September 9. More details to come.