Reverend Martha Eames Dickerman of Dennis, MA, passed away peacefully in hospice care on October 30, 2026, at the age of 78.
 
Born and raised in Melrose, MA, Marty graduated from Melrose High School in 1965. A few years later, she moved to Cape Cod with her young family, and they made their home in Dennis. While raising her two sons, Marty attended Smith College as an Ada Comstock Scholar, earning her bachelor’s degree. She went on to Yale Divinity School, where she earned her Master of Divinity and pursued her calling as an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC), serving several congregations in Massachusetts and Maine. 
 
Marty was an intellectually curious lifelong learner and avid reader, listening to audiobooks even in her final days. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was quick to laugh. She took pride in her appearance (including her recently acquired nose ring!) and enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, including time at the beach, birdwatching, a glass of wine, and baking a good pumpkin bread. She also treasured the companionship of the many cats who shared her life over the years. 
 
Marty was predeceased by her husband, David Dickerman; her sister, Elizabeth (Eames) Hodsdon; and her son, Gary Smith. She is survived by her son, Beau Smith, his wife, Judi, and their children, Benjamin and Sage; her daughter-in-law, Lori Smith; Gary and Lori’s children, Allison and Alex; and her brother, Jonathan Eames.
 
A private family memorial will be held. Donations may be made in Marty’s memory to MSPCA-Angell at mspca.org or Old Colony Hospice at oldcolonyhospice.org.

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