Martin, Mary Elizabeth RENSSELAER Mary Elizabeth Martin, 66, affectionately known as Harmony, was taken from us unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2009 and now is resting peacefully with the angels and her beloved Thor. Born in Va. on October 18, 1942, she moved to Troy, N.Y. as a child. She is a graduate of Catholic High School and attended the College of Saint Rose. In her early years, she managed the John Scott Modeling Agency and became part owner of the Martin Norell Modeling Agency. She is the highly accredited, bestselling author of the "Over 30 6 Week All Natural Health and Beauty Plan" and was well known in the area for her contributions to the health and beauty field. She has been featured in numerous publications including Woman's Day and Cosmopolitan, as well as appearing on national television shows including Regis Philbin and Oprah Winfrey. Harmony was extremely spiritual and was looked highly upon within her faith. Mary Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Eve Curley; son-in-law, Leo Curley III; grandson, Leo Curley IV, Dominick and Francis Campana; and beloved cousins, friends, and students. She is predeceased by her mother, Helen Bartle Saunders; father, Myles E. Saunders. Calling hours are from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 at the Chapel + Cultural Center, Burdett Avenue in Troy. A liturgy will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. A private graveside service will be at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Mary Elizabeth was a light that shone brightly in all of our lives, unique in spirit, an innovator; she was deeply loved by all the lives she touched and will be missed beyond comprehension. Donations, in her memory may be made to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 or the Rensselaer Senior Center, East and Herrick Streets, Rensselaer, NY 12144.