GREENSBORO – Martha H. Niemi, 81, of Greensboro, passed away peacefully on May 24. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Martha brought joy and laughter into the lives of all who knew her.
Born on March 9, 1944, in Hartford, Conn., to Merrill and Winnie Hobart. Martha grew up riding bikes and eating five-cent Friendly’s hot fudge sundaes as the oldest sister to her three brothers, Peter, Bruce “Hobart” and Alan.
Martha married her love, Bill Niemi, on September 5, 1964, in Longmeadow, Mass., and together they raised a family, started a successful manufacturing business, and found their forever home on a farm in Greensboro.
She is survived by her husband, Bill, her children, Brian (Wanda) Niemi and Kristyna (Tom) Meyer, and her six grandchildren, Jack and Colton Niemi, Sara, Sophia, Ella, and Zoey Meyer, and her beloved dog Oden, who will all remember her laughter, kindness, and unwavering affection.
She worked closely with Bill to help run the family business and was known in the community for her involvement with the Greensboro Historical Society, Greensboro Nursing Home and Mountain View Country Club.
Throughout her life, Martha enjoyed volunteering at local hospitals in Vermont and Florida, including her time as a NICU aid, and her dedication to the Hardwick Rescue Squad.
She loved baking, gardening, golfing, sewing and going to the post office. She brought joy to others through her homemade hot fudge, remembering birthdays and her bright smile. Her grandchildren would barter to sit next to her at the dinner table to hear her many stories and share in her laughter.
She was predeceased by her parents, her mother-in-law, Dorothy, and her brother Alan Hobart.
A celebration of life will be held on July 18, at 2 p.m., in Lincoln-Noyes Cemetery,
Greensboro.
Martha’s sunshine will be deeply missed by those who knew her. As she would say, “LOL”, Lots of Love.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, PO Box 837, Hardwick, VT 05843.
Condolences and memories of Martha may be shared with her family at dgfunerals.com.
