HARTLAND – Roger M. Martin, 71, died Dec. 13, 2010, with his wife and family by his side at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born Aug. 7, 1939, in Hartland, the son of Clyde P. and Corrine (Evens) Martin. He graduated from Hartland Academy, Class of 1957. Roger was a stellar athlete at Hartland Academy, lettering in baseball and basketball. His love of sports followed him all the days of his life. Roger was employed at Irving Tanning Co., as a foreman for 18 years; Sebasticook Valley Hospital for 20 years; and Hartland Junior High – now Somerset Valley Middle School – for another 10 years, where he was known as a mentor and “candy man” until his retirement in 2006. Roger enjoyed cruising, golf, fishing and hunting. He coached Little League baseball and was an avid Red Sox fan. His many friends and family members would often seek his council. No matter the topic, he would start with, “In my opinion,” and conclude with, “It is what it is.” He will be sadly missed by all the lives that he touched. Roger is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharlene (Nickless) Martin of Hartland; four children, Roger Martin and his wife, Julie, of St. Albans; Jerry J. Martin of Hartland and his significant other, Maureen, and son, Jake; David A. Martin and his wife, Jean, of Sidney; and Laurie Martin Andrews and her husband, Mark, of East Holden; two brothers, Elbert Duncan of Washington, D.C., and Richard Martin of Marshfield, Mass.; eight grandchildren, Nickless, Elizabeth, Seth, Mallory, Matthew, Elzadie, Emily and Darby; three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews that he thought of as his own children. Roger wanted to mention one special sister, Sandy Hoover; one special brother, Bruce Brown; and two lovely ladies, Lynnette Martin and Loretta Martin, that he thought so much of. He was predeceased by two sisters, Marilyn Martin Clukey of Hartland and Ann Duncan Provost of Dexter; and a brother, Bayne L. Martin of Dexter. His family thanks Dr. Andrew Hertler and staff at Alfond Cancer Center; MaineGeneral Medical Center Oncology staff; Dr. Kevin Flanigan and the staff of Sebasticook Valley Hospital; and MaineGeneral Medical Center Health Reach Hospice nurses and home care providers, especially Hollie and Andrea, who became part of the family. There will be a celebration of his life 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at Irving Tanning Community Center, Hartland. Graveside services will be held in the spring and will be announced. The family requests, should friends desire, memorial contributions be made to Somerset Valley Middle School Show Chorus, which gave him great joy and he was so proud of. Donations may be sent to Somerset Valley Middle School, attention: Lisa Neal, Blake Street, Hartland, ME 04943. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written condolences, please visit www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.
ROGER M. MARTIN
