Maxine A. Martin

Maxine was born on February 5, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts to Hugh Maximillian and Doris Martin. She put family first beginning early in life, babysitting and doting on her beloved younger brother Chip. She met and married David Charles Martin, who was the love of her life. She and David raised their family in Belmont, Massachusetts before retiring to Dennis Port Massachusetts where they enjoyed many wonderful years.

Maxine was pre-deceased by her husband David Charles Martin, her parents Hugh Maximilian and Doris Martin, and her brother Hugh Maximillian Martin.

Maxine leaves behind her children: David Martin and Sheri Caniff of Taylorville, Illinois; Charles Martin of Springfield , Illinois; Elizabeth and Thomas Barrera of Canton, Massachusetts and Jeffrey and Abigail Martin of Londonderry, New Hampshire. She was a proud grandmother of Sean Martin, Michael Barrera, Matthew Martin, Patrick Barrera, Megan Barrera, Victoria Martin, Grace Holmes, Andrew Martin, Hannah Martin and Sarah Martin as well as 5 great grandchildren. She was adored by her grands and greats, who will forever cherish the memories of time spent on Cape Cod with their beloved Grammy.

She leaves behind many nieces and nephews on both sides of the Martin families, and her sister-in-law, Jane Martin of Belmont, Massachusetts, who was also a wonderful friend. She also leaves behind Sandy, her sweet and devoted Yorkshire Terrier companion, who brought her immeasurable comfort and love, and who was never far from her side.

A lifelong reader with a sharp and curious mind, she had many interests. She owned a bookstore in Yarmouth, Massachusetts for many years, and loved talking books with her customers. She had many friends in Belmont and on Cape Cod, and was a thoughtful and kind friend who was always looking to help the people she cared about. She was also a Wordle wizard who loved ongoing challenges with family, keeping notes and record of days that she won or lost. She truly cared about the world around her and was always eager to discuss and learn something new, and she especially loved hearing the latest updates about her children’s and grandchildren’s lives.

Maxine will be remembered for her intelligence, warmth, kindness, and deep love for her family. She leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories and a legacy of love that will continue to be a big part of her family’s story.

Visitation will be held on November 8, 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home at 729 MA-134, South Dennis, Massachusetts 02660. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that those wishing to honor her memory consider making a donation to Friends of Dennis Public Library. Donations may be mailed to: Friends of Dennis Public Library, Attention Cindy Cullen, 5 Hall Street, Dennis Port, MA 02639. The family is grateful for the kindness, love, and support shown to her and to all those who cared for her.