Martha Colvin

Martha Colvin, 76, of Parkesburg, passed away on Sunday, June, 15 at the Jennersville Hospital.  She was the widow of the late Joel J. Colvin, with whom she shared 17 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, Martha was the daughter of the late Helen (McVaul) and Charles E. Forbes.  She was a 1956 graduate of the Henderson High School.

Martha worked at the Chester County Hospital, retiring over 24 years ago.

Martha was a member of LAPS (Large Animal Protection Society), prior member of BVA (Brandywine Valley Association), prior member of Chester County Fox Hunting Association, prior member of Sothern Chester County Snowmobile Association.

She is survived by her three children: Michael Andrew Emerson of Sadsburyville, David Charles Emerson of Exton and Jeffery Scott Emerson of Juniata County; three grandchildren, Allison Margaret Dulaney of Gap, Danielle Elizabeth Emerson of Sadsburyville and Nathaniel David Emerson of Exton; and brother, Robert Charles Forbes of Middletown, DE and his children, Jason Forbes and Sarah Schrader.

The visitation will be held on Friday, June 20th from 12 noon to 1 PM at the Marshallton United Methodist Church, 1282 W Strasburg Rd, West Chester, PA 19382 followed by a graveside service in the adjoining cemetery at 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Large Animal Protection Society, P. O. Box 243, West Grove, PA 19390.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com