1951 – 2019
Lee, MA – Martha E. (Surprise) Daniels, 67, of E. Center St, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at Day Kimball Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late John Daniels. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Perron) Surprise.
Mrs. Daniels worked for many years as a clerk at Price Chopper
Martha is survived by three daughters, Betsy Leite and her husband David of Danielson, Diane Daniels her companion Howard Baird the 2nd, and Elizabeth Daniels and her companion Shawn Kingsbury all of Lee, MA; stepchildren, Lisa Houghtling her husband Charles, John Daniels, and Bruce Daniels all of Pittsfield, MA; a brother, David Surprise of TN; a sister, Marianne Vallee of MA and many grandchildren whom she adored. She was predeceased by a stepson William Daniels.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Martha’s memory may be made to Relay for Life North Eastern CT under KHS footnotes name of Hunter Leite her grandson who will be participating I the walk or to your local animal shelter. Funeral services are private and have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Bryan Johnson
January 21, 2019 at 5:27 pmMartha is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met in the Berkshires. She would open her home to anyone in need without hesitation. She didn’t judge, and I never saw her get angry despite many opportunities with neighborhood kids, including myself. She will be sorely missed, and thought of by many. I’m very sorry for your family’s loss, and while I don’t do the prayer thing I would like to paraphrase Aaron Freeman in saying that no energy gets created in the Universe, and none is destroyed. Not a bit of us is lost in death, we just become less orderly.
Tammy Brissette
January 21, 2019 at 5:40 pmI am so very sorry for your loss I will give Hunter a donation for Relay.
brenda tremblay
January 21, 2019 at 7:07 pmSo sorry for the loss of aunt honey we will miss you. Love your niece Brenda
Amanda buffoni
January 21, 2019 at 7:13 pmI am sorry to hear this news.. I have always loved Martha.. I hope she meets up with my mom in heaven
Linda Sadowski
January 21, 2019 at 7:29 pmSorry for your loss
Lisa Houghtling
January 21, 2019 at 7:31 pmSo sorry for the loss of mom but no she’s in a better place and mom dad and gram and billy are all together ❤️
Dawn& David Mayo
January 21, 2019 at 7:31 pmBetsy sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you
rebecca bugbee
January 21, 2019 at 8:01 pmDear Betsy and family, I am terribly sorry for your loss of your beloved Mother. May you all cherish the memories shared through the years. May she be at peace. Love and prayers for all.
Kelly Hachigian
January 21, 2019 at 8:24 pmBetsy, I wish I had the right words to say, but I don’t . Losing a parent isn’t easy. Know that she is watching you and walking pain free . She’ll always be with you every step of the way. Find comfort in all your precious memories. Always here for you. ♥️♥️
Jenny Robert
January 21, 2019 at 9:06 pmBetsy and family…my heart is heavy for you at this time of loss. Please know that our loved ones never truly leave us in spirit and our with us always in our hearts! I know how hard it is to lose someone dear especially a mom and I am here if you need me for anything at all. May she Rest In Peace.
Cathy
January 21, 2019 at 10:35 pmI’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with her family
Mrs Williams Benoit
January 22, 2019 at 12:44 amI am so sorry for your lost Lisa