BERLIN - Martha J. Carlson, 65, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, following a sudden illness. Martha was born Feb. 13, 1945, to Jane and Dudley Blaine in Barnet. She graduated Peacham Academy in 1963. Martha was married to Wesley Masure and is survived by their son, Wesley, his wife, Carrie, and their three sons, Wesley, Zachary and Tres. Martha was predeceased by her husband Carl Carlson of Berlin. She and Carl spent summers in Alaska fishing and relaxing with friends. Martha retired from Central Vermont School District and moved to Maryland to enjoy spending time with her sister Sandy Richardson, Sandy's husband, John, and her nieces Cathy Thompson, Jannette Williams, nephew Phil Belknap and their families. Martha is also survived by another niece, Kim Belknap, of Texas, cousins Cynthia Simpson and Jean Rieken, as well as her husband and lifetime friend Craig Salmon. Visiting hours will be held at the Barber and Lanier Funeral Home, 139 Main St. in Montpelier, Sunday, Jan. 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a memorial service at 12:30 p.m. For those wishing to convey online condolences to the family, please visit www.barber-lanier.com.