Martha J. (Cleary) Hoffman of Norfolk, formerly of Needham and Duxbury, died June 20, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Frederick L. Hoffman; devoted mother of Frederick L. “Ted” Hoffman Jr. of Norwood, Jane E. Hoffman of Norfolk, Joanna “Jody” Raymond of Randolph, Elizabeth “Betsy” Sugameli of Canton, Nancy Finnell of Randolph and Stephen Hoffman of Duxbury; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of the late Joan Mulock, Kevin Cleary and Philip Cleary. Mrs. Hoffman was a well-known member of community orchestras including the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, New Hampshire Philharmonic and the High Pines String Group of Dedham, playing under both Roland Tapley and Max Hobart. In addition to her orchestral and chamber experiences, she played in a variety of quartets and trios, with her close friends at various receptions, celebrations and ceremonies in the area. In addition to her musical endeavors, Mrs. Hoffman worked at the Bank of Boston, Wellesley and Waltham offices from which she retired.

A funeral was held at George F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. Needham and  Funeral Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Mrs. Hoffman was buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Hoffman’s memory may be made to the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 81860, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com.