Laura Martin

Laura Lee Martin passed away peacefully in her home on Monday October 5th surrounded by her family.
Laura was born on November 1st 1953 to Richard and Joyce Amell in Tuper Lake, NY. She later went on to graduate from Tupper Lake High School the North Country Community College with an associate’s degree in Laboratory Technician.
After completing her education, Laura worked as a laboratory technician in Phoenix Arizona for around 9 years before returning to Tupper Lake where she raised her family and began her business “Design by the Yard” where she was able to combine her love for landscaping and her talent as a seamstress as well as operating her greenhouse.
Laura is predeceased by her parents Richard and Joyce Amell and her brother-in-law Wes Hemmett.
She is survived by her children; Angee Martin and Jessee Martin. Her grandchildren; Chelsea Lee, Courtney (Markus) Duval, Matthew Corrow, Caterra Ratelle, Ryker Martin and River Martin. Her greatgrandchildren Beau, Holsten and Joshua. Her siblings; Paula (Larry) Hemmett Bona, Richard Amell Jr, Cindy (Bill) Kentile, Roger (Marykay) Amell, Randy (Holly) Amell, Bill Amell and Jayda Strader as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Laura was an adventurous spirit who enjoyed traveling, spending time outdoors skiing, skating, and horseback riding. She was also a devoted and loving “Yaya” to her grandchildren. Laura was active in her faith and was a member of her local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses where she was beloved and supported by her many dear friends.
Laura Lee Martin will be greatly missed for her creativity and her strong independence as well as her love for her family.
A service will be held for Laura at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 5043 State Route 3, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 on Saturday October 17th at 3:00PM.