Irene Martin

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Irene Martin passed away at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh, NY where she had lived for a short time. Before this, 

she was a resident of Saranac Lake, New York, where she celebrated a lifetime of 101 years.

Irene was born in Malone, New York on March 2, 1923, to Joseph Pebbler and Laura Leturno. As a teenager, she was a Tuberculosis patient at the Ray 

Brook State Hospital. On August 8, 1943, she was united in Marriage to the love of her life, Emery E. Martin. Emery predeceased her on November 11, 

1999.

For years, Irene added sparkle to the lives of residents of the Tri-Lakes region by working at the Jewelry counter at Ames Department Store and then 

retiring from Saranac Lake Jewelry. If not at the jewelry counter, Irene could often be found at the casino, or bingo hall, taking her chances on a scratch off, 

or simply enjoying her family's company. 

Irene is survived by her sons Robert and his wife, Maureen of Rochester, and David and his wife Therese of Saranac Lake. Additionally, she is survived by 

her grandchildren, Lynn, Steve, Michael, and Amanda, as well as her great-grandchildren, Eric, Kiara, Alexander, Andrew, Tyler, Danyeal, Caleem, and Bella. 

She was predeceased by her son Gary, her sisters, Dorothy, Gladys, Elsie, and Stella, her brother, Joseph, and a great-granddaughter, Makayla Elizabeth. 

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Calling hour will be held on Saturday, 

June 8, 2024, 2:00pm until 3:00pm at the Funeral Home, a funeral service will immediately follow. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at St. 

Bernard’s Cemetery in Saranac Lake, NY officiated by Father Thomas J. Higman.

Family and friends wishing to remember Irene Martin may make memorial donations to the Salvation Army or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in 

lieu of flowers in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home.

Family and friends can also share a memory, send a condolence and sign the on-line guest book at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.