MACHIAS – Our beloved sister, Ashley Marie Martin passed away at her home on Sunday, April 25, 2004. She was born July 17, 1958, at Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Stephen and Edna Howard. Ashley had resided in Maine for the past 15 years and considered Maine to be her home. She loved her friends, her animals and the Maine coast line. She was predeceased by her parents and is survived by seven sisters and brothers, Darlene and Earl Buss, Edward Howard, Sheri and Michael Alder, Beverly and Glen Rankel, Geri and Michael Keeley, Michael Howard, Kathy and Jerry Edwards and Pati Howard; 17 nieces and nephews; and three great-nephews. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1. Anyone may call (805)279-7284 for the place. Arrangements are in the care of Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home, Machias.


