Martha J. Schmalz, 84, of Windsor Locks, beloved wife of Frederick Schmalz for 63 years, passed away peacefully, Tuesday April 9, 2019 at Bickford Healthcare in Windsor Locks. Born and raised in Bangor, ME, Martha was the daughter of the late Robert and Inez (MacEachern) Johnson. At a very young age, she assisted the U.S. Air Force Ground Observers Corps during WWII. After relocating to CT, she graduated from Wethersfield High School. She also lived in Enfield and East Windsor before moving to Windsor Locks. Martha was a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church in the Warehouse Point section of East Windsor. She was a 50 year member and Past Matron of Order of Eastern Star. She was also a member of Daughters of Scotia. She was formerly employed at The Travelers before working at SNET as an operator retiring after 15 years. In her free time, Martha enjoyed painting and ceramics. Besides her husband Fred, she is survived by a son-in-law, James Pastula of South Windsor, a grandson, Brian Pastula and his wife Melodie of Canton, OH, two great granddaughters, Harper Rose Pastula and Halie Blind. She also leaves a step-brother, Earl Johnson of Brewster, NY. She was predeceased by her daughter, Cynthia Rose Pastula. An Eastern Star Service will be held Thursday May 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. with a memorial service following at Wesley United Methodist Church, 55 North Main St., East Windsor, CT. Burial will be private and held at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martha's memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels is entrusted with arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com