AUBURN — Martha “Mac” Tilda Koskela Lavoie, of Minot, born Nov. 19, 1947, in Lewiston, was welcomed into heaven by her parents, Waito and Frances Koskela, on the evening of Sept. 3.

Martha grew up in South Woodstock on Paris Hill and in Auburn and graduated from Edward Little High School. She married the love of her life, Clifford Lavoie, July 9, 1989, and together they raised two sons, Scott and Glenn Lane, along with a daughter, Katie Lavoie. Together they made their home in Minot.

She worked for Pine Tree Garden Seeds in New Gloucester for 18 years. Nothing brought Martha greater joy then to watch her children, grandchildren and her family grow. She was an avid seamstress and quilter and found much joy in her flower garden. She also enjoyed a good yard sale and visiting the Oxford Casino with her husband and her sister, Diane.

Martha is survived by her husband, Clifford Lavoie; two sons, Kendell Scott Lane and wife, Monica, of North Carolina, and Glenn Lane and fiancee, Nikki, of Auburn; stepdaughter, Katie Lavoie of New York; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, plus one on the way; Martha’s remaining family includes sister, Diana Koskela Jackson and husband, Raymond, of Auburn; brother, Waito Koskela and wife, Patricia, of Bryant Pond; brother, Shirley Koskela and wife, Judith, of Bryant Pond; brother, Kenneth Koskela and wife, Teresa, of West Paris; sister, Deborah Purcell of Mechanic Falls; sister, Katrina Thibault and husband, Michael, of New Gloucester; sister, Beth Verrill and husband, Peter, of New Gloucester; plus many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces; and her loving dog, Sammy, whom she adored.

We will all greatly miss our beloved wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother “Mac.” Martha was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Douglas Koskela; and a niece, Elizabeth Coron.

Her family would like to extend their gratitude to her many precious friends and co-workers along with the Hospice House of Auburn. Martha was known for her honesty, quick wit and infectious laugh. Her departure leaves a tremendous void in the hearts of so many that only our loving God can fill.