Obituary of Debra Martin-Zola

"Palmer, Debra L. Martin-Zola, 50, died peacefully on Friday, July 10, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ware on April 23, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (LaValley) Martin. Debbie was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be remembered for her kindness to others and willingness to lend a hand. She will be deeply missed by her three children, David Martin of Palmer, Ann Martin of Ware and Rebecca Paydos and her husband Nicholas of West Warren, her three precious grandchildren, Caitlynne, Christian and Molly, and her long time companion, Robert Nietupski of Indian Orchard. Her brother Henry and his wife Kathryn of Trenton FL, Robert and his wife Susan of Belchertown, and sisters, Joan Dion and her husband Richard of Easthampton, Sandra Dix of Haydenville, Linda Rutkowski of Leverett and Mary Martin of Belchertown also survive her. Her sister, Carol Martin Jenks predeceased her. A memorial service will be in Saturday, July 18 at 4 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church in Palmer. Memorial donations in Debbies's memory may be made to one of her children to assist with funeral expenses. Please visit www.beersandstory.com to sign the online guest register."