Eva Jean Pelkey

Eva Jean Pelkey, 67, of Manchester died February 20, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home following a long illness.

She was born in Wenatchee, Washington and was the daughter of Floyd and Florence (Smith) Coston. She lived in Manchester most of her life.

Mrs. Pelkey worked in the electronics field for over 40 years.

She enjoyed traveling, gambling and spending time at the ocean.

Family members include two daughters, Kelly Kimball of Manchester and Veldawna Kimball of Hillsboro; three sons, Craig Martin of Manchester, Jamie Martin of Merrimack and Joseph Martin of Loudon; 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Ball and Mary Blodgette both of Washington state and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

IN HER LIFE: She is also survived by her first husband, Ronald Martin. She was predeceased by her second husband, Anthony Pelkey; a sister, Erma Coston and a brother, Mark Coston.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Lambert Funeral Home. Burial was in the spring at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1 Bedford Farms Dr., Suite 105, Bedford, NH 03110