LISBON – Gerald L. Martin, 66, of 53 Ferry Road, died Friday morning, Nov. 24, 2006, with his family by his side. Gerald was born June 10, 1940, in Van Buren, the son of Peter and Edna Cormier Martin. He attended and graduated from Parochial schools in Caribou. On March 3, 1962, he married the former Mary Malloy at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland. He proudly served his country having served in the U.S. Navy. He dedicated his career to the VP P3 Community Squadrons. His various duty stations included Brunswick; Naples, Italy; and Pax River, Md. He retired in Brunswick with the Squadron VP 26 as a chief petty officer after 20 years of service. Among his interest were numerous outdoor work activities. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary; his daughter, Geraldine and her husband, Jeffrey Costanzo, of Lisbon; his three sons, Peter and his wife, Loretta Martin, of Lisbon, Paul Martin of Lisbon and Dennis Martin of Lisbon; seven grandchildren, Stephanie and Michelle Martin of Lisbon, Hannah and Sarah Martin of Lisbon Falls and Seth, Bridgette and Erin Costanzo of Lisbon; three sisters, Carmen and her husband, Alben Thibodeau, of Caribou, Irene Thibodeau of Caribou, Pauline Ouellette of Van Buren; and one brother, Conrad Martin of Van Buren. He was predeceased by three sisters, Gertrude Ouellette, Arlene Martin and Alfreda Doucele; and one brother, Normand Martin. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday at a time to be announced at St. John’s Catholic Church, Brunswick. Please call the funeral home or Jeff Costanzo for more information. Interment will be at Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, Augusta. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in his memory to the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243-0819. Tributes may be sent and moving memories of Gerald’s life watched at www.mem.com A service of Crosman Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls. www.crosmanfuneralhome.com
GERALD L. MARTIN
