Kristin Nicole Martin

March 04, 2016 Last Updated: March 04, 2016 11:00 AM Death Notice

Kristin Nicole Martin, 21, of Butler passed away Tuesday from complications of cystic fibrosis at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born Jan. 19, 1995, she was the cherished daughter of Gary S. and Louise Galan Martin.

Kristin was a 2013 graduate of Butler High School.

She was a member of Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman, where she was an altar server and a volunteer for the parish's annual picnic and sports raffle.

Kristin was very strong and steadfast in her faith, and she had a great devotion to the Blessed Mother. One of her greatest dreams was fulfilled when she traveled to Lourdes, France, and visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. The trip was made possible by her Saint Mary's Church family and the community.

Kristin was a member of the Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and she volunteered at the hospital's Cherry Tree Gift Shoppe. She also volunteered at the Kozy Rest Campground in Harrisville and with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and its Great Strides fundraising walk.

Kristin enjoyed camping, swimming, writing and crafting. Kristin loved her family and making every day count.

Kristin is survived by her parents; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; her “Aunt Pat and Uncle Jerry” Sample; and her dog, Lyliah.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to all caregivers, especially Dr. David Orenstein and staff at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and most recently, the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic and staff at Shadyside Hospital.

MARTIN — Friends of Kristin Nicole Martin, who died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman with the Rev. Ward Stakem, OFM Cap., pastor, officiating. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery.Friends are encouraged to wear Kristin's favorite color purple to the visitation and funeral.The family requests that memorial donations be made in Kristin's name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 810 River Ave., Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or to Saint Mary Church, 821 Herman Road, Butler, PA 16002.For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.