Laura Martin

Pawtucket – Laura J. Martin, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Albina (Ruthowska) Martin. Laura was a wise, dedicated Registered Nurse, whose career spread over more than forty years. She worked in several hospitals both in Rhode Island and, earlier, in New York. Laura was devoted to her patients and her craft. Laura also assiduously cared for a succession of rescue greyhounds (Lucy, Ricky, Crystal and Jenna), all of whom brought great joy and fulfillment - along with their respective tomfoolery - to her life, and she unfailingly reciprocated. Sadly, Jenna predeceased Laura by one day. Laura is survived by a nephew, Keith Michaels; and Laura's faithful cousins, Jim (Debbie) and Janet Ruthowski and Carol Messier. In addition, she leaves behind a coterie of staunch friends, Bob and Debbie Bessette, Bill Connelly, John Gagnon, Ian Jacobson, Ed and Sally Janowski, Mary Laquale, and Dennis and Mary Ruszala. She was...