MARYDEL, Md. - Lucille A. Martone died unexpectedly at her home in Marydel, Md. on Dec. 4, 2018 leaving behind Regenia Fales, her beloved partner of 51 years. Born Feb. 28, 1947 in Oak Bluffs, Lou as she was known to her family and friends, attended school on Martha's Vineyard and finished her education in Smyrna, Del. Some of her fondest childhood memories were her times spent with her grandparents Winthrop B. (Sonny) and Mildred E. Norton at the family farm on Oyster Pond in Edgartown.
For many years Lou was employed as a department manager at General Foods Corporation. When she retired, Lou realized her life long dream and purchased her own 150 acre farm where she would enjoy her horses, sheep and beloved Black Labrador Bandit. An avid sportsman and expert equestrian, Lou was happiest in the field hunting or on the water's edge fishing.
She was predeceased by her parents; and her brother, Anthony A. Martone, Jr. She will be greatly missed by her sister, Natalie Conroy of West Tisbury; her brother, Michael Geddis of Vineyard Haven; her uncles, Allen W. Norton and Albert A. White; the many cousins, nieces and nephews and her extended families both in Rhode Island, Mass. and Marydel, Md.
A memorial service to celebrate her life is being planned at a later date on her farm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard, P.O Box 1829, Edgartown, MA 02539 are suggested.
Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com