Buxton- Kristen Dirrigl-Martin, 38, of Groveville Rd., died peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Maine Medical Center following a brief illness, her loving family was by her side.

Kristen was born in Portland, Maine, on September 17, 1978, the daughter of Frank J. and Sheridan L. (Newcomb) Dirrigl. She attended local schools, graduating from Scarborough High School in the Class of 1997. She furthered her education, attending the University of West Georgia, Regis College, and then receiving her degree in cosmetology from Cosmo Tech.

On September 25, 2010, she married her love Milsue Martin on Vinalhaven Island.

Kristen was a happy, creative, beautiful person, with an infectious smile, and a great deal of energy; she also made sure that everyone had good hair. She loved doing crafts, taking long walks on the beach, planning gatherings for family and friends, and cooking. Her greatest love, and the light of her life, were her two girls whom she adored.

She is survived by her wife Milsue Martin of Buxton; their two daughters, Charlotte E. and Sydney A. Dirrigl-Martin, both of Buxton; her parents Frank and Sheridan Dirrigl of Scarborough, two sisters, Alissa Dirrigl and her Fiance' Chris Lord of N. Berwick, and Heidi Bouthiette of CT; a brother, Frank and his wife Sharon Dirrigl of TX; Many Aunts, uncles, cousins and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017, from 10:00am -12:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. A service will follow at 12:00pm at the Chapel with the Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Burial will be private. To view Kristen's memorial page, or to share an online condolences, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com

Those who wish may make contributions in Kristen's memory to: Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102