09/28/2018
Martha M. Lacy of Andover, Massachusetts
June 1, 1950 - September 24, 2018
Martha M. Lacy, 68, of Andover, Mass., passed away on Sept. 24, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Providence, R.I. on June 1, 1950 to the late Milton and Irene (Tucker) Lacy.
Martha was a proud graduate Smithfield High School Class of 1968. She then attended the University of Rhode Island and was president of the Sigma Kappa sorority. After graduation, Martha shared her artistic skills in the graphic art industry and eventually opened her own business. When not working hard to provide for her children, she was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her friends. Most impressively of all, she managed to juggle these relationships, responsibilities and hobbies while fighting a heroic battle against juvenile diabetes for 58 years.
She is survived by her children, Erin Taylor and husband Richard of Andover; and Justin Rogacki and wife Greta Kaminski of Lawrence; as well as grandchildren, Aisling Taylor and Cameron Rogacki. She is also survived by her former husband Daniel J. Rogacki of Becket, Mass.; sisters Barbara Canning of Rhode Island and Elizabeth Foster of Connecticut; and many nieces and nephews. Martha was predeceased by her other sisters Mary Jane Madura and Nancy Dow.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Martha’s life on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover. A funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 196 Main St., North Andover.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her honor to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place Suite 745, Boston, MA 02215.