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Joan Martin Obituary
Mrs. Joan E. Martin of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Castle Point VA Hospital in Castle Point, NY. She was 70.
She was born March 2, 1938 in Hobart, NY, the daughter of the late Richard J. and Phyllis Emma Blake Kirk. She was married to the late Harold Martin who passed away 32 years ago.
She was retired from Gillinder Brother Glass Co., in Port Jervis. She proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Tri-State Naval Ship Ladies Auxiliary #7241 in Port Jervis.
A family statement reads: "She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed by all. The family would like to express their deepest and sincere thanks to everyone for their prayers, support, thoughtfulness and love."
Surviving are: her two loving daughters, Cheryl Lawyer of Port Jervis, NY and Constance Martin and her companion, John Ramsell Port Jervis, NY; three grandchildren: Amanda, Kelsie, and Emma.
There will be no visitation.
Services will be held private.
Memorial contributions may be made to: VA Hudson Valley Medical Center, Route 9D, Attn: Volunteer Dept., In memo put GFP 1536, Castle Point, NY 12511 or The American Cancer Society, Orange County Unit, Wisner Prof. Building, 407 E. Main St., Middletown, NY 10940.
Arrangements by Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis. For information, directions, or to send condolences, please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com or 845-856-5191.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Martin
Carol Losee
July 29, 2008
Dear Cheryl and all the Family,
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your family on the loss of your Mother.
I will always remember your Mom. She was a very special person in helping me with my Avon orders and for being a good friend.
Joanie will be sadly missed.
God Bless her and her family!
emma ramsell
July 28, 2008
i miss my grandma very mucj and i wish she was here with us right now i will always love forever love always emma
emma ramsell
July 28, 2008
i miss my grandma so much and wish she was still here with up so rest in peice grandma joan love always emma ramsell.
Donna Palmer
July 17, 2008
My sympathies on the loss of your mom, Connie; though we haven't seen each other in years, it would be difficult to forget Joan! My best to you and your family.
Gladys Turell
July 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
DeeDee Batzel
July 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Joan will be missed by many.
Pamela Smith
July 17, 2008
To Cheryl and Family.
Joan was a joy to be around she could always put a smile on my face. In will truely miss her. May God be with you all now and always. CPVA Nurse.
NYDIA FEBUS RODRIGUEZ
July 17, 2008
DEAR ,CHERYL AND ALL THE FAMILY.
Since, I met Joan and you Cheryl in the chemo room.I always thought we have very special people with us.
We enjoy Mrs.Martin personality,she was always was herself and pleasant.
God bless her and her family.
(EL SENOR LE BENDIGA Y A SU FAMILIA ).
Cathy Antcliff
July 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. I will miss her greatly. She really was a true friend and I will never forget her.
Rob and DawnMaria Clune
July 17, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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