Damaris Altagracia Marte

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Damaris Altagracia Marte, who left us on July 22, 2026, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by her loving family. Damaris showed incredible courage and strength as she battled cancer for the past 18 months, inspiring all who knew her with her resilience and unwavering spirit.

Born and raised in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Damaris was the cherished daughter of the late Felix Marte and Maria Acosta. She grew up in a vibrant, loving family filled with numerous siblings, and she carried that spirit of togetherness throughout her life. In 1991, she married her best friend, Pablo Batista, and together they created a beautiful home in Chelsea, nurturing their two children, Brian and Diana, with love and care.

Damaris was not only a devoted wife and mother but also a vibrant member of her community. As the proprietress of La Economica Market, she became a beloved figure on the corner of Park and Hawthorne Streets, where her culinary talents shone brightly. Her dream was realized when she opened Sabor de mi Tierra, a restaurant where she shared her passion for Dominican cuisine with everyone who walked through her doors.

Her love extended beyond her family and business; Damaris was deeply involved with New Beginnings CCF Ministries in Malden, where she devoted her time to spreading love, faith, and hope. She participated in missions to Central and South America and actively volunteered in local outreach projects, always ready to lend a helping hand and ensuring no one in her community went hungry.

Damaris leaves behind her devoted children Brian Batista and Diana Batista, and her cherished son-in-law, Daniel Rodriguez. She was also a proud grandmother to

Camila Batista. She is further survived by her husband and friend of 35 years, Pablo Batista, along with her dear siblings, including Yomaris Marte, Dayanil Marte, Plinio Acosta, Luis Perez, Carlos Acosta, Awendy Marte, Yiset Marte, and many others who loved her dearly.

We invite all relatives and friends to join us in celebrating Damaris’s life. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home at 718 Broadway in Chelsea on Monday, July 27, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. We will gather for her funeral service at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 28, at 10:00 A.M., concluding with interment at Forest Hills Cemetery, located at 95 Forest Hills Ave, Boston, MA.

Damaris’s warmth and kindness will be deeply missed but never forgotten. She touched the lives of so many and leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and community service that we will continue to honor in her memory.