HOULTON – Martha E. Annett, 80, died Nov. 1, 2011, at a local hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1931, in Merrill, daughter of William J. and Carrie (Tozier) Palmer.
Martha was a member of Houlton United Methodist Church. She worked in various aspects of food service much of her life and enjoyed cooking for people. Whether making pizzas at the little store on the County Road or cookies and popcorn balls for the kids, she knew what everyone’s favorite was. Spending time with your family and friend was very important to Martha. Perhaps the greatest legacy of all is the many children she loved and mentored as they grew up.
Martha is survived by her son, Michael Annett of Oregon; three daughters, Julie Adams and her husband, Wes, of Florida, Sarah Jones and her husband, Clarence, of Houlton, and Maria Haines and her husband, Eddie, of Florida; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; one brother, John Parks of Houlton; sister-in-law, Joan Palmer of Hampden; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 40 years; father of her children, Frederick Annett; two brothers, Robert and Fleetwood; and sister, Lois “Boots” Eager.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Dunn Funeral Home where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Naomi Sam’Kpakra officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Martha’s memory to Madigan House activity fund, care of Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences and guest book at
www.dunnfuneral.com.