Marlborough- Laura A. (Hennigan) Martel, 54, of Marlborough died Sunday November 23, 2014 at UMASS Medical Center, Worcester after a long illness. She was born in Miami, Florida, raised in Marlborough, the daughter of Barbara (Byrne) Hennigan and her companion of over 40 years Robert P. Beasoleil of Marlborough. She was a graduate of Assabet Valley High School Class of 1978 and later attended Fitchburg State College where she majored in nursing. Laura enjoyed the beach, reading and spending time with family which always included her two dogs Maddy and  Bully. She will be remembered as a generous, caring and radiant woman.  She leaves her fiancé of 21 years Michael J. LeBlanc of Marlborough; two sons, Joshua E. Martel and his wife Ana, and Eric T. Martel all of West Boylston; her grandson Jackson R. Martel of West Boylston ; she leaves several cousins including Lori (Parenti) Grupposo of Marlborough.

Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home ( www.CollinsFuneral.com ), 378 Lincoln Street. All are invited to sign Laura's online guestbook at www.CollinsFuneral.com