Obituary for Frances Marice Martin (Arthur)
Frances Marice Martin, 60, passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Sabrena; son, James; two sisters: Pamela (Pam) and Veronica (Ronnie); and two brothers: Lamar (June) and Benjamin (Benny).
Frances was born on April 18, 1963, in Boston as the third of four children. She was full of life and could often be found smiling and singing. Frances was a US Army veteran and after her military service, she continued her education earning multiple certifications in management and hospitality.
She was a fiery, strong-willed woman with a dauntless disposition and an immense capacity for love. She was a beautiful person with a vibrant spirit who loved to cook and fill rooms with her distinct and infectious laugh. She left an imperishable impact on everyone she came in contact with. Her smile, warmth, and quick wit will forever be a part of our memory of her. She is beloved by her family and friends and will never be forgotten.
"I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free."
Frances was born on April 18, 1963, in Boston as the third of four children. She was full of life and could often be found smiling and singing. Frances was a US Army veteran and after her military service, she continued her education earning multiple certifications in management and hospitality.
She was a fiery, strong-willed woman with a dauntless disposition and an immense capacity for love. She was a beautiful person with a vibrant spirit who loved to cook and fill rooms with her distinct and infectious laugh. She left an imperishable impact on everyone she came in contact with. Her smile, warmth, and quick wit will forever be a part of our memory of her. She is beloved by her family and friends and will never be forgotten.
"I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free."