1951 - 2020
No Vistitation Date Scheduled
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Martha Ann (Garrigan) Schott, 69, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday morning, November 5, 2020.
Born in Lowell, January 8, 1951, daughter of the late Paul and Mildred (Devaney) Garrigan. Martha was educated in the Lowell School system and graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1968. Since early childhood, Martha was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Parish of Lowell.
She was employed at D’Youville Senior Care and previously had worked as an executive secretary at Wang in Lowell.
When Martha was not working, she was a Disney fanatic, and would travel to Disney World multiple times a year to enjoy the park and it’s magic. She also enjoyed going to Hampton Beach to stay at The Ashworth-by-the-Sea, to Portsmouth Harbor to watch the cargo ships come in and go out of the river and many trips to coastal Maine. Above all else, Martha enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her beloved granddaughter, Hannah.
She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Schott who passed away in 2011, and a brother Philip Garrigan who passed away in 2016.
Martha is survived by her son, Jeffrey Shephard and his wife Lecia Golden- Shephard of Kingston, NH, brothers, Paul Garrigan Jr. and his wife Gail of No. Hampton, NH, brother Thomas Garrigan and his wife Pamela of Lady Lake, FL., sister in law, Susan Garrigan of Lowell Ma, grandchildren, Hannah Shephard of Kingston NH and Oscar Robertson of Los Angeles Ca. She is also survived by her very special friend of 63 years, Margo Maloney of Lowell, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, countless friends and the Schott Family children and grandchildren.
At her request, there will be a celebration of life at a time to be announced. In lieu of cards and flowers please make donations to St. Judes Children’s Hospital; a charity very dear to Martha’s heart. Arrangements are by the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD MA, 978-251-4041. Online guestbook is available at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Patrice Garrigan Mackereth
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What a beautiful tribute; still can’t believe you ve left us. You re in good company – let the Garrigan festivities continue!!
Will miss you dear –
Thomas Garrigan
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Yes Patrice, I agree with you, what a beautiful tribute to a beautiful gentle soul. I have fond memories of our cousin, Martha, back in the day as a young kid living in Lowell. The family gatherings and hanging down on s Whipple and Lawrence St. And more recently when I visited all the cousins in Lowell just last year.. Martha, time for you to rest and keep those other Garrigan’s in check
Phyllis Garrigan McLaney
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To my dear sweet cousin Martha,
Although we grew up in Miami, Fla, we stayed close to Martha–she was a sweetheart!
Even this last year she was in close contact with us. I will miss her sweet voice and the laughs we had together. Loved seeing her 2 years ago when she came with her brothers to celebrate Dad’s 100th Birthday celebration in Miami.
May she rest in peace!
Love, Phyllis GARRIGAN McLaney
Miami, Fla
Kristin Noke
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To my Amazing friend Martha,
I still can’t believe you’re gone. Heaven undoubtedly gained another angel. I will forever miss you. Your kind gentle soul, always listening and never judging. I’m one of the lucky ones to have been in your life, you are one of a kind! My heart hurts to say goodbye but until the day we meet again, may you Rest In Peace. I love you and will always be thinking of you!
Love,
Kris
Kendrah
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Martha we will miss you so much! My birthday twin forever, one of the most amazing women I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing ❤️ Rest in the sweetest peace
Judy (Clark) Minton
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Martha you were a very special friend
From Sacred Heart Band days to time spent together
With Robbie & Jeff on South Whipple St
You were the kindest soul & never judgmental
I am glad your pain & suffering is over
Rest In Peace dear friend
I will keep Margo busy for you
Much Love until we meet again
Joanne DuBay
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To Martha, A wonderful old friend from Sacred Heart days with you , Celeste, and Kathy W! We had so much fun since we met in freshman year home room. You were such a great soul❤️. And you looked after me so well at DYouville PT 2 years ago. I love you and will never forget you. God bless your soul..
Phyllis George Elias
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I am so sorry to hear. I haven’t seen her for many years but thing of Martha and her family all the time. Will always thing of her and Celeste.
Jedd Richards
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I knew Martha through the Sacred Heart Band,lost touch through out the years. We were a tight knit group of kids so many great memories Martha was a nice person who was fun to be with RIP my friend
Diana Russell Carlen
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I think of Martha often, and came upon this news unexpectedly. I’m so sad!
At least I know she’s with my mom now.