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William Martin Obituary

MARTIN, William R. Of Natick, Nov. 24. Beloved husband for 61 years of Harriet E. "Wiggy" (Wignot) Martin. Devoted father of Barbara A. Martin of Natick and William J. Martin and his wife Janet of Framingham. Dear brother of John C. Martin of Raymond NH, Phyllis Fitzgerald of Framingham, Barbara Libby of Natick and the late June Martin Pierce and Gene R. Martin. Cherished grandfather of Gregory Lynch and his wife Melissa of Medford, Heather Lynch of Watertown, Christopher Martin and his wife Wendie of Bellingham and Evan Martin of Framingham. Loving great-grandfather of Kylie Martin and Owen Lynch. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday Nov. 29 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street, at NATICK COMMON. Visiting hours omitted. Burial will be private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Natick VFW Post 1274, 109 West Central St, Natick MA 01760 or to Metro West Hospice, 85 Lincoln St., Framingham, MA 01702. Late retired Engineer Penn Central Railroad.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 26, 2008.

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Greg McKeown

November 28, 2008

To Wiggy

I just found out about Bill's passing today from Tinki. I know how hard it must feel to loose someone you loved so much but he is in heaven now and most likely playing bridge everyday. He was a great bridge teacher and he tought me a lot over the last 2 years. I was very honored to have been his partner on Wednesday afternoons. I'm also very glad I had the opportunity to visit him in the hospital before I moved and very happy I called and spoke to him about my new home in Florida. He was always upbeat with a great dry sense of humor and never a had a bad word about anyone.
I will miss him.

jeff chandler

November 28, 2008

to wiggy and family.
sorry for your loss,bill was a great man.
my thoughts and prays are with you and family.

the chandlers ....

Joe Kilmartin

November 28, 2008

Wiggy, Bill and All,

Received the news yesterday as I visited the Island. Bill is going to be missed by all on the Island and at the Club. I will miss his laugh and wisdom, often given together... My mother and the rest of the family send their love.

Steve Hunter

November 26, 2008

Billy Martin and family-

My condolences to you and your family.

Ken Antonellis

November 26, 2008

To Wiggy and family.

I feel so fortunate to have had Bill for a dear friend. Please call me if there is anything I can do.

Hannah & Sy Wasserman

November 26, 2008

Dear Wiggy, We were devastated to learn of Bill's death. We know the past weeks and months had been very difficult for all the family. He was a special person in our lives and we, too, will miss him greatly and will always connect him and you with warm friendship and love as well as bridge and dinners at the Villa. Hannah & Sy Wasserman

ted Davis

November 26, 2008

Billy, I'm sorry to hear of your loss, My thoughts are with you and your family.

Tim & Leanne Farrell and Family

November 26, 2008

Dear Bill, Janet, Chris, Wendie, & Evan, We are so sorry for your loss, if there is anything we can do to help ease your pain at this time please let us know.

Thomas Kinder

November 26, 2008

Billy and family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that fond memories will carry you through this most difficult time.

Tom Kinder
Ashland Police Chief (RET)

Shirley M. Brown

November 25, 2008

My heart goes out to you, Wiggy, and the family in your great loss. I have a personal debt of gratitude to Bill. Bill's ability to pair players together and peacefuly resolve the usual bridge player disputes was unmatchable. For so long both you and Bill very ably kept more than a hundred people happy at the bridge game every Monday.
He will be missed. With love,
Shirley Brown

Jan Dash

November 25, 2008

Dear Wiggy & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill was one of the sweetest, kindest individuals I have ever known. I will truly miss him. Mondays will never be the same again...this is the end of an era. With love,

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