Martha A. "Marty" (Cowles) Wingate, 73, of Blackstone passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on November 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Mattie J. Cowles. She was the loving mother of Jerie A. Tervo of Blackstone and Julie A. Wingate of Bellingham. She leaves her cherished grandchildren, Wayne R. Tervo of Blackstone, Monique A. McCabe and her husband, Sean of Upton and her great-granddaughter, Kaydence A. McCabe. She was the sister of David E. Cowles II of Chester, former wife of Richard Wingate of Plymouth and a dear friend to many.
A resident of Blackstone for 25 years, she formerly resided in Medway. Marty was the secretary for the Medway Police Department for 27 years, which was something she took great pride in. She enjoyed her summers gardening and barbeques with her family. She enjoyed bird watching, her kitty Nike, and spending time with her daughters, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Devoted to her family, she will be greatly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Thursday, April 5 at 10 a.m. in the Ginley–Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Blackstone.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 5 - 8 p.m.