Martha Faye Wyborski

It is with deep respect and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Martha Faye Wyborski, who departed this life on August 9, 2025, at the age of 95.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 15, 1930, Faye lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and a deep commitment to education, faith, and family. On December 31, 1949, she married Raymond Wyborski, and together they raised five children—Christine, Martha, Raphaela, Mark, and Paul. Faye took great pride in instilling in her children the values she held most dear: a love of learning and a devotion to the church.

Once her children were old enough to be left at home, Faye taught herself to drive and embarked on a new chapter—her educational journey. With characteristic determination, she pursued her studies and graduated from Wayne State University in 1976 with a degree in primary education. She was soon offered a teaching position close to her home in Clinton Township, where she began a fulfilling career as a second-grade teacher. Over the course of 24 years, she taught at two different schools, forming lasting friendships with colleagues and leaving a meaningful impact on generations of students.
Faye cherished her relationships with her colleagues and friends. After her retirement, she enjoyed monthly luncheon dates and enjoyed travels with them. In fact, her first cruise adventure was with her fellow teachers.

Faye was one of eight siblings and shared a particularly close bond with her three older sisters. After they relocated to California, she visited them every summer, creating cherished memories during five-day getaways to Las Vegas, where they enjoyed the excitement of the casinos and the indulgence of the buffets. On occasion, they opted for cruises instead, embracing adventure and laughter wherever they went. She also took bus tours throughout the United States and Europe, continuing her love of travel well into her later years.

While raising her children, Faye became deeply connected to her neighborhood community. Morning coffee gatherings with fellow mothers blossomed into lifelong friendships, built on shared experiences and mutual support. She also found joy in reading, often making trips to the local library with one of her children by her side—a quiet ritual that reflected her enduring love of knowledge.

Among her many roles, one of the most unusual was attaching guides to fishing poles—a job she performed from home, earning two cents per guide. Though modest in pay, it was a testament to her perseverance, patience, and thriftiness—qualities that defined her character and inspired those around her.

Faye had a deep appreciation for good food. Her favorites included pork chops, barbecued ribs, and Katie's Beef Barley soup—meals that brought comfort and joy, often shared with loved ones around the table. She enjoyed movies and made a weekly tradition of going out for lunch and a film with her daughters Christine and Martha, a ritual that reflected her love of storytelling and time spent together.

Travel remained one of Faye's greatest joys. She continued to explore the world throughout her life. She frequently visited her mother, siblings, and her son and his family in California, and enjoyed cruises to destinations including Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

Like her mother and three older sisters before her, Faye lived a long and full life. She was blessed with the love of her rather large family and a wide circle of devoted friends.

Faye is survived by her daughters Martha Biechler and Raphaela Fodale, and her son Mark Wyborski. She leaves behind one sibling, Betty Ring. Left to treasure her memory are grandchildren Katie, Leah, Noah, Ronan, Charlie, Hannah, Becky, and Isabell, as well as great-grandchildren Brynn, Elise, Stella, Evie, Thomas, Maggie, Rory, and Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her daughter Christine Norris, her son Paul Wyborski, her brothers Tom and Jim, and her sisters Shirley, June, and Barbara.
Faye lived a full, purpose filled life. She will be deeply missed.