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Russell Martin Obituary

MARTIN, Russell Henry Sr. 91, formerly of Newton, Friday Oct. 24, 2008. Born March 14, 1917 in Boston and raised in Brookline, Mass. Loving husband of the late Mary D. (Mahoney) Martin. Former long time owner/partner of Martin's Coffee Shops in Brookline Village and Chestnut Hill. Russ is survived by his children, Marybeth and Edward Reynolds of Bowie, MD, Russell H. Martin, Jr. and Cheryl of Carbondale, IL, Robert Martin and Carol of Framingham, William Martin and Chrystalla of Newton, Richard Martin and Lynn Perrott of Randalstown, MD and Jeanne Martin of Boston. Also survived by his sister, Pauline (Martin) Keady of Natick, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Friday at 10:30 AM in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington St, Newton followed by Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Chestnut Hill. Visiting hours Thursday 6-8 PM in the Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home, 365 Watertown St., Rte. 16, NEWTON. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. www.magnifuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2008.

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Lisa Magnacca

November 1, 2008

I have many, many happy memories of Russ and Mary who both gave me so much unconditional love and support over the last 30 years. They were the best role models a young girl could have, always welcoming me with a smile and endless kindness. Thanks for everything, I will miss you so much.

Ed and Carol Jones

October 30, 2008

To the Martin Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy. You are all in our thoughts.

Rich & Sandy Magnacca

October 30, 2008

Russ and Mary were our neighbors and friends for many years in Newton and we will miss them very much. They were like surrogate grandparents to our children and the kindest people we ever knew.

Our sympathy to everyone in their family.

Gail Jessup

October 29, 2008

My prayers and love go out to your family.

Sister Barbara McHugh

October 29, 2008

To the Family of Russell Martin,

I would like to offer my sincere sympathy on the loss of Russ. As a former student at St. Mary's Grammar and High Schools in Brookline, Martin's Coffee shop was almost a daily stop for the students. Russ was always kind and considerate of others. Know that you will be remembered in prayer.

Sincerely, Sister Barbara McHugh (A former Brookline native)

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