Ms. Martha Magnuson

Ms. Martha Magnuson

Martha Magnuson, a life-long resident of Malden, passed away in the Golden Living Center - Elmhurst Nursing Care Center in Melrose on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, she was 93. Born on March 6, 1918 in Malden, she was the daughter of the late Evald and Martha (Bockelman) Magnuson. Martha was raised and educated in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School with the Class of 1936. After her schooling was complete, Martha went to work for the Malden Savings Bank before taking employment with the Boston Globe as a proofreader before becoming the assistant to the editor of "Confidential Chat". She worked for over forty years for the Globe before her retirement.

Martha was a life long member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of Malden, formerly known as Christ United Methodist Church. She was very musically gifted; Martha was an accomplished accordion player, organist and pianist. Martha loved music and even played the accordion for the Swedish Folk Club in Boston, hosted by the Scandinavian Charitable Society.

Martha is survived by two nieces and one great-nephew.

In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her siblings, Theresa C. Johnson and Dr. Robert Magnuson.

A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in the Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. Rev. Nizzi Digan, Pastor of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, will be officiating. Please check back for updated information.

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