Madawaska---Hermance G. Martin, 80, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 22, 2013. She was born in St. Jacques, New Brunswick on December 16, 1932 daughter of the late Prudent and Euphemie (Francoeur) Bosse. Hermance was known to be a "social butterfly" and enjoyed spending time with her many family and friends, especially playing cards. Being the jolly person that she was, Hermance had quite a sense of humor and enjoyed joking around. She loved to dance with her beloved husband, Raoul. She was a lifetime member of the Daughters of Isabella in Madawaska. She is survived by four daughters, Linda Slaney and her husband Michael of Fairfield, Diane Cyr and her husband David of St. David, Susan Paradis and her husband Michel of Biddeford, Tammy Casey and her husband Greg of Biddeford; eight grandchildren, Christopher and Joshua Slaney, Kristine and her husband Jeremiah Delisle and Craig Cyr, Erin and Curtis Paradis, Dustin and Dalton Casey; one great grand-daughter, Zoe; one sister, Estelle Nadeau of Edmundston; one brother, Paul Emile Bosse of Riviere Du Loup; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters, Annette, Yolande, Aurore, and Marie; three brothers, Armand, Gilles, and Camille. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Family and friends may offer their condolences at the church from 9am until time of service on Tuesday. Interment will be held immediately after the service in the parish cemetery.