Eleanor A. (Imbruglia) Martin

Cranston – Eleanor A. (Imbruglia) Martin, 90, formerly of Cranston, died Friday, May 22, 2020 at St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield.  She was the beloved wife of the late Patrick Clarence Martin.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Josephine (Palana) Imbruglia; she had lived in Cranston for many years, before moving to Johnston and later to North Smithfield.

Eleanor was a devoted homemaker, who was an amazing cook and baker, enjoyed reading, knitting, music, and being outdoors.  With her husband, she was involved with the Knights of Columbus, and was a long-time parishioner of St. Matthew’s Church, Cranston.

She is survived by her daughter, Lori Lyle, and her husband,  Representative John W. Lyle, Jr., of Lincoln; her son, Stephen Martin, and his wife Marianne, of Cranston; a sister, Carol Rossi, and her husband Robert, of Cranston; a brother, Frank Imbruglia, and his wife Carol, of Warwick; four grandchildren, Jason Martin, Christopher Martin, Stephanie Lopes and Zoe Lyle; seven great-grandchildren, Victoria, Angelise, Jason, Michael, Dominic, Olivia and Isabella; and many nieces and nephews, and cousins.  She also leaves her sisters-in-law, Teresa Sprague and Ethel Martin.

Her funeral will be private.  Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Boulevard, East Providence, R.I. 02914 would be appreciated.  Arrangements with Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

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