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ROBERT MARTIN Obituary

MARTIN, Robert James Age 73, passed away on April 21, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Loving father of Robert Martin and his wife Donna of Cape Coral, FL, and Debra Derbyshire and her husband Myrle of Abington, MA. Cherished grandfather to Jessica Raney, Stephanie Martin and Nicholas Martin of Cape Coral, FL, Aidan Derbyshire and Ryan Derbyshire of Abington, MA. Dear brother to the late Edward Martin, Mary Keymont and Eleanor Mascis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass to be held at Sacred Heart Church, Malden, on Friday April 29, 2016 at 10:00AM in the lower church. Interment to follow by Gaffey Funeral Home, Medford, MA, at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham.

Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2016.
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