Martha E. Brenek, 88, of Lowell, Vermont passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022 in Newport, Vermont.  She was born on March 23, 1934 in Griswold, CT To Frank and Margaret (McDonald) Burke, Sr.

Mrs. Brenek was an inspector for the Food Industry for many years.  Among her hobbies, she enjoyed traveling to Alaska, camping, sewing, cooking, baking and taking care of animals. She loved her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Don Brenek of Lowell, Vermont, by her children: Diane Manning and her husband Ron of N. Franklin, CT, Lori Balczun and her husband Paul of N. Franklin, CT, and Kenneth Brenek of CA.  She is also survived by her grandchildren: several great grandchildren, Tyler and Bryan Balczun, Shawn and Joshua Manning, and Jessica Todd and her husband Brian, her brother Harvey Burke and his wife Brenda of Lowell, Vermont, sister-in-law Marilyn Brenek of Canterbury, CT, and by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son Paul Brenek, and her following siblings: Frank Burke, Jr, Edmond, James, Margaret, Ruth, Mary, and  Ann.

Funeral services will be held on Monday July 11, 2022 at St. Mary's Church in Jewett City, CT at 11:00 A.M.  Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Lisbon, CT. Martha-this name dates back to the first century and is derived from Aramaic word meaning a lady.  It is usually associated with a woman of wifely virtues, in allusion to the biblical of Martha who was the patron saint of housewives.  Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of VT, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 130, Williston, VT  05495.  On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.