HARTFORD – Martha C. McGee, 75, of Hartford, passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday, August 20, 2022, after a battle with cancer.
Born on February 4, 1947, in Armenia, Colombia, she was the daughter of the late Lisimaco Garcia and Maruja Betancur.
At the age of 16, Martha moved to the United States from Colombia and started working towards a better life. She put herself through high school and continued her education, receiving a master’s in psychology. Martha worked for New York state as a therapist, for many years, retiring in 2001.
She was a determined, strong-willed lady with a wonderful sense of humor. She was a worldly woman who appreciated the arts, musicals, beauty in simple things, but enjoyed the finer things in life. She was smart and never stopped learning. Martha loved discovering the different cultures throughout the world, traveling to many different countries, making many friendships along the way. Her travels were not limited to the world, as a member of senior citizen group, Martha went on day trips, where she met and made many wonderful friends. Martha enjoyed everything the world had to offer which included her love of animals, especially her dogs. She left a lasting impression on those she met, always there to listen and offer advice to those in need.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Luis Fernando Garcia Betancur.
Survivors include her brothers, Cesar Tulio Garcia Betancur and Luis Orlando Garcia Betancur; her sister-in-law, Ethel Cespedes; her nieces and nephews, Cesar Orlando Garcia Valcarcel, Jaime Garcia Valcarcel, Ivan David Garcia Triana, Carolina Garcia Triana, Willian Fernando Garcia Cespedes and Angela Maria Garcia Cespedes.
Friends may call on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Friday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.
Martha was a wonderful lady ,first time you met her ,you loved her.She was just fun to be with and always made you laugh,just good friend,we will miss you always Martha,Rosie Elms
It was such a pleasure to meet you when I got my puppy from you. After that we became such good friends and we texted almost every week
Wish we meant earlier. I can’t make your funeral but I will think about you all the time. I will miss our talks. RiP I will miss you.
Martha was such a good friend. I loved listening to her stories about her life and family. I will miss her dearly. I am so grateful to have known her. To Martha’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tía Martha, en mi corazón siempre estarás, te has ido de viaje con nuestros seres queridos, fuiste para mi, mi tía favorita, cómo lo fui yo, tu sobrino favorito, descansa en la luz de Dios, besos y abrazos de tu sobrino. César Orlando García.
Querida Martica, te doy gracias por todo lo que me diste que Dios padre celestial te tenga en el reino de los cielos, descansa en paz.
Att:. Stella.
I’m still in shock. In 1994, Ms. Martha was my therapist. I was a teenager. She took me into her home, which was a huge risk regarding her job. Ms. Martha was a big part of my life for a few years. I think about her all the time and ask God to protect her as she protected me. I haven’t been in the Glens Falls area since 2009. I just decided to read the Post Star online this morning and I saw this. For years I searched for her. She was like a Godmother I could trust. She loved me and fought for me. I live in the Bronx now with my 15 year old son. I truly loved Ms. Martha. She was an angel in my life. A true angel. I still have pictures of her and I. My heart is with her family. I love you! ~ Cordy~