Ronald R. Martel

MARLBOROUGH Ronald R. Martel, 55, of Marlborough, died at home Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. Born and raised in Marlborough, son of the late Robert and Barbara (Billings) Martel, he was a graduate of Marlborough High School and was a delivery driver for ABC Courier for several years. A member of Marlborough Fish and Game Club and a past president of Marlborough Eagles Post 3565, Ronnie was an avid mixed martial arts fan and a Red Sox and Patriots fan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing softball and was a skeet shooting champion. For many years, Ronnie was an announcer for the Marlborough Shamrocks. He leaves an uncle, Normand Martel of Marlborough; two aunts, Estelle Sargent of Northborough and Dorothy Naventi of Lee; many cousins, including Philip Martel of Shrewsbury; his close friends, Rick Russell and Michele Papulis of Marlborough; and his girlfriend, Gina Trudell of Marlborough. A funeral service will be held Monday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. at Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home (www.SFCFH.com), 378 Lincoln St., Marlborough. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Marlborough. Calling hours are Sunday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.