Martha Louise "Marty" Graham (Moran )

AVON - Martha Louise (Moran) Graham, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Noyes Hospital.

Martha was born Aug. 15, 1931, in Avon, New York, to Charles Thomas and Ellen K. Moran. She graduated from Avon Central School in 1949 and went on to earn her undergraduate degree in education from Nazareth College. She later completed her master's degree at SUNY Geneseo.

Martha began her teaching career at LeRoy Central School, where she met her husband, John (Jack) Graham. Together, they moved to Avon and raised five children in the historic Moran homestead on Lacy Street. After dedicating herself to her family, Martha continued her career as a business teacher, department head, and class advisor at Avon Central School.

Known to many as "Marty," she was deeply rooted in her community. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a steadfast supporter of local programs and organizations. Marty's commitment to her faith and her community was unwavering. She was an active member of St. Agnes Church and a tireless advocate for the Avon Food Pantry.

Marty's life was enriched by her love of fellowship, family reunions, and celebrations, particularly at Conesus Lake and on St. Patrick's Day. She enjoyed golf, hosting gatherings, and staying active through community service. Her warmth, humor, and unwavering faith left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 67 years, John (Jack) Graham; her children, Julie (Jeff) Caldwell, Jane (Mike) Long, Anne (Terry) Freeman, Mary Graham, and John (Karen) Graham; grandchildren, Bryan (Jessica) Long (Landon and Hasley), Ali Caldwell (Brianna Smith), Caitlin Long (Mike Ramsey) (Zahn), Carly (James) Christman (Harper), Maureen (John) Housel (Charlotte and Palmer), Caroline Caldwell, Jordan Graham, Graham Freeman, Shannon Graham; Sister In Law Julie Moran, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Martha was predeceased by her parents, Charles Thomas Moran and Ellen Moran; her siblings, Charles T. Moran, John (Jack) Moran, Mary Anne Lanpher, Dr. Robert Moran; nephew, C. Thomas Moran.

Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, at St. Agnes Church on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Avon Food Pantry, 108 Prospect Street, Avon, NY 14414, or the Senior Nutrition Program of Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.

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