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Frances Mary DeMartin, age 81, a resident of Washington, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her home.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Frances was born on August 14, 1943, in Meriden, CT, to the late Francis and Helen Piatek Golas. She attended Meridian High School. On May 2, 1964, she married William Joseph DeMartin who died on January 25, 1996. She and Joseph moved to Washington, NC in the summer of 1977 to open Action Rental Center, which she owned and operated until her retirement in 2005. She was a member of Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. Frances loved to play Bingo and slot machines. She was a big shopper and loved her grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, Frank DeMartin (Teresa) of Washington, daughters, Catherine DeMartin Manning (Randy) of Washington and Carol DeMartin Lane (John Wade) of Washington, sister, Carol Wasik (Donald) of Manchester, CT, grandchildren, William Manning, Ashleigh Wilson, Matthew Manning, Joey DeMartin, Gabbi Lane, Megan Manning and Nate Wade, great grandchildren, Ethan Garris and Thomas Manning.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the DeMartin family.