Charlene Alice Martins, 62 of Ludlow and Springfield passed away on September 21, 2025. Born June 23, 1963, she was the wife of Carlos (Chuck) Martins for 43 years. She attended Cathedral High School and later owned and operated Chuck’s Signs and Charlene’s Nails. She enjoyed sea glass picking, beach hopping, estate sales, puzzles, cribbage, music jams with friends and time with her family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Christina, Charles (Ashley LaFleur) and Eric (Alex Foley-Martins); her sisters Theresa Cocchi (James Stellato) and Tracy Sares; her godfather Anthony Domingos and many nieces, nephews, godchildren, in-laws, pets and friends. Charlene was predeceased by her mother Lionilda Theres, her father Charles Theres, her brother Kenneth Talbot, her sister Virginia McClister and other beloved relatives.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in Charlene’s memory may be made to Tap Cancer Out at https://tapcancerout.org/donate/.
Charlene’s warmth, generosity and love of life will be remembered by all who knew her.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Donations in Charlene’s memory may be made to Tap Cancer Out at https://tapcancerout.org/donate.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
Chuck we are so sorry to hear about Charlene. We will always remember her for her contagious smile. Again so very sorry.
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.