North Haverhill, NH-  Natalie Ann Martel, 82, of Brushwood Road died on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at her home.

Natalie was born in Winchendon, MA, on September 10, 1935, to Edgar and Beatrice (Bastille) Davis. She was a graduate of Gardner High School and from Worcester (MA) Memorial Hospital's nursing program. On July 19, 1958, she married Paul James Martel.

She worked at Boston Memorial Hospital as a medical-surgical and geriatric nurse.

Natalie was a devout communicant of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Woodsville, NH. She was a Third Order Franciscan and founder of the Faithful and True Farm.  Natalie taught CCD classes, headed a worldwide spiritual newsletter of the Christian faith, and was the spiritual advisor and friend to many.

Natalie was predeceased by her husband, Paul James Martel on September 14, 2000; a son, Roy Paul Martel on November 12, 2016; an infant brother, James; and her dear friend, Al Dolan on March 26, 2011.

She is survived by three daughters, Celeste A. Rheaume and husband Raymond of North Haverhill, Mary T. Colby and husband Melvin of North Haverhill, and Theresa A. Dandurand and husband David of Pine Plains, NY; three sons, Gary P. Martel, John P. Martel, and Joseph P. Martel and wife Jennifer all of North Haverhill; a daughter-in-law, Rossana L. "Rosy" Martel of North Haverhill; 22 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; two brothers, Jeff Davis and Gordon Davis and wife Diane of Worcester; an aunt, Janet Waller of North Haverhill; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 7 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville with Father Maria Sebastian Susairaj, HGN, as celebrant.

Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Bath, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 22 Pine Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.