Martha B Drown Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martha Belle Francis Drown was born on November 20, 1931 to parents Clara Snyder-Francis and John Francis, of Hartford, Ct. Martha passed away peacefully on December 13, 2019. Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ivers H. Drown, Jr. of East Hartford, Ct. Martha and Ivers raised their three children, Darlene Drown-Pevoto (Scott) of Mandeville, La., Gary Drown (Debbie Cichon) of South Windsor, and Wendy Drown (Matt Leff) of Quincy, Ma. in Hartford, Ct and later in Manchester, Ct. Martha was an accomplished professional. Having worked early in her career at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and then dedicating her extensive administrative and secretarial skills to the prestigious position of Secretary to two separate Judges appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court in Hartford, Ct. where she served over 35 years until the age of 74 at retirement. Martha is preceded in death by her older brother, John Francis of East Hartford and survived by her younger brother, Robert Francis of Omaha, Nebraska. Martha was grandmother to Jesse Drown of Bolton, Ct., Zackry Drown also of Bolton, Ct. and Kristin Pevoto of Mandeville, La. She was great- grandmother to Aiden Drown and Lily Drown, as well as, many nieces and nephews. Martha was very proud of her professional accomplishments and she will be remembered for the many interests and activities that she enjoyed. Above all she enjoyed music and especially the singing of music. She loved using her own harmonious voice alone and with others throughout her life. But nothing brought her greater joy and love than listening to the accomplished voice of her daughter Wendy, a professional singer. Martha was a lifelong avid reader of many genres. She also loved the beach and the tastes of a great lobster or clam boil. She enjoyed long conversations and held many opinions. Martha loved good food and an occasional glass of wine with a loved one. She loved period-piece movies and the old classics many of which were enjoyed over movie nights with her son Gary and wife Debbie. She was always up for a good crossword puzzle and this continued throughout her life. She loved reading her morning Hartford Courant along with a cup of coffee and the daily visits with her son Gary who dedicated his love through caregiving in Martha's later life. Martha is honored for her kind and loving heart, her goodness, her strength, and her durability throughout her life and is celebrated for her peaceful passing. The family is most appreciative for all of the loving and dedicated services that Martha received from all the Staff and Administrators of Vernon Manor Nursing & Care facility in Vernon, Ct. Their hearts are full of gratitude to these selfless and professional caregivers. They will always be an extension of Martha's loving family. There will be a private family service held for Martha. The family asks that you honor Martha in your own way and with your own memories which they hope are plentiful. Please share online expressions of sympathy, memories, or photo tributes at Rosehillfuneralhomes.com.

Martha B Drown

November 20, 1931 - December 13, 2019