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J. Robert "Bob" Martin, 79, of Farmington, beloved husband for 56 years to Vera (Panasuk) Martin was called home by his creator Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Born in Ephrata, PA, son of the late Aaron and Edna (Shenk) Martin, he was raised in Ephrata and lived in Farmington for 56 years. He was a serial entrepreneur, having operated several distribution and transportation businesses, including time with Air Freight Service of Windsor Locks, culminating with his founding of and retirement from Boway Express, Inc. He was a member of ST. Alexis Orthodox Church, Clinton, CT. He was a former member of the East Farms Volunteer Fire Department, Farmington. Besides his wife Vera, he leaves two sons Robert (Bobby) Kyle Martin and his wife Oksana of Sunnyvale, CA and Jay K. Martin and his wife Kathryn of No. Granby; a daughter Darlyne Jackson and her late husband, Bill, of No. Granby; seven grandchildren: Zachary and Alexandra Jackson, Joshua, Sarah, and Benjamin Martin, and Nikolai and Sofia Martin; a brother Kenneth Martin and his wife, Mary of Brewton, AL; two sisters Rhoda Weaver of Oregon, PA and Edith Schnupp of Ephrata, PA; and a brother-in-law Steve Panasuk. A funeral service will be held Saturday, NOV 30, 10 am directly at S/S Cyril & Methodius Church, 34 Fairview Avenue, Terryville. Burial will follow in S/S Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. His family will receive friends Friday, NOV 29, from 5-8 pm at the Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Road, Avon. A Panikhida will be held Friday evening at 7 pm. Contributions may be made to S/S Cyril & Methodius Church, 34 Fairview Ave. Terryville, CT. For directions or condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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Peter Lepak
December 26, 2013
Dear Mrs Martin and Family,
Today I first learned of Bob's passing in an newspaper article and I am shocked. My deepest simpathies to you all for your loss. I rememeber Bob from the fire department days when you always knew when Bob was in the room. A gentleman, a friend and a brother firefighter. He actually taught me to drive the older manual shift trucks which he made it look to easy. He was a good friend to my dad Henry and always had a good word to my family. I know he's somewheres on the bike touring and smiling. Thanks Bob and may your family be blessed for having you for a dad.
Gregory Sorrentino
December 1, 2013
I want to send all my best to Vera,Darlene,& the rest of Bob's family. I wasn't close to Bob like a family member, but for a while I worked quite a bit with Bob. No matter how early I started working, Bob was working when I got in.Bob was a great leader , worker,& mentor. I will never forget Bob, a man who had a beautiful family ,led by a wonderful wife, Vera.
Gregory P Sorrentino
ENFIELD ,CT
John & Joan Skrobat
December 1, 2013
Dearest Vera & Family,
We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of this special man. We will always remember his grand smile and cheerful self.
May his Memory be Eternal!
November 27, 2013
Dear Vera and Family,
I consider Bob one of my dearest friends for over40 years. He always was good-natured and fun to have around. I am devestated at this loss. Love to you all,
Janet Wanik
West Palm Beach
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