PORT TOBACCO, MD / BERLIN, VT Martha J. Carlson, 65, passed away unexpectedly Monday January 17, 2011 following a sudden illness. Martha was born February 13, 1945 to Jane and Dudley Blaine in Barnet Vt. She graduated Peacham Academy, Peacham, Vermont 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 MD 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., Montpelier, VT Sunday January 23rd from 11- 12:30 with a memorial service at 12:30. For those wishing to convey online condolences to the family, please visit www.barber-lanier.com.