Marian Braitmayer Howell (she preferred “Marty” or “Tuna”), 75, of Marion died Thursday, August 15, 2024 unexpectedly at home.

Marty was raised in Red Hook, New York, adopted daughter of the late William Henry Howell and the late Jane Braitmayer Howell. She resided in New York and various places in Massachusetts before moving to Marion full time in the early 1990s.

She was a graduate of Emma Willard School and Vassar College.

Marty was formerly employed as a broadcast audio producer for WCRB for many years until her retirement and was responsible for regular broadcasts of the Boston Symphony and the Boston Pops.

She was a longtime supporter and former trustee of the Sippican Lands Trust and was a member of the Beverly Yacht Club.

Marty loved photography and was an avid amateur landscape photographer who was inspired by the interplay of the natural light, color, and forms she saw in the local landscape. She was at her happiest tromping through a wetland or marsh capturing the fine detail of nature’s wonders through her camera lens.

She is survived by her longtime partner, Paul McGalliard, her brother, David Howell, and various extended family members. She was predeceased by her dear sister Kath Howell.

Arrangements were by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals. No services are scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marty's memory may be made to the Sippican Lands Trust, P.O. Box 848, Marion, MA 02738.