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Arthur Martin Obituary
Ventura, CA
Arthur "Brock" Martin, 86 from Ventura CA died at his home, surrounded by family in the early morning of March 24th, 2017. After a long, healthy and active life, Brock had been battling cancer.
Brock was born in Atlanta, GA, on December 30th, 1930. He is the youngest of 3 sons, born to Spencer "Red" and Marley Martin. He was preceded in death by his brother Nick and survived by his brother Spencer. Brock's family moved to Louisville, KY and he later attended Governor Dummer Academy in Byfield, MA, and graduated from Yale, where he played football and received a degree in Economics.
He was an officer in the Navy, where he successfully defended our country from enemy invasions, while in New Orleans LA. It was in New Orleans that he met the love of his life. Brock, the dashing Naval Officer married Carole Pagnac, the radiant coed, on November 16, 1955. In 1958 Brock and Carole moved to Santa Monica and later moved to, Ventura where they have lived since 1963. They had been married 62 years. Their marriage has been a shining example to their family, friends and the many young (at the time) people they cared for and mentored.
Brock is survived by Carole, and his two sons, Curtis and his wife Michaelann and their nine children, Brock (and wife Alsiha and daughter Zellie), Thomas, Augustine, MariAnna, Philip, Joshua, John, Joseph and Michael. As well as Tom and his wife Carol and their 4 children, Meghann Lawson (and her husband Colin), Hillary, Nicholas and Kirsten.
Brock was a gifted athlete and was still playing tennis several times a week and working out regularly until just a few months ago. Brock was very active in his community, he was known to hundreds as coach, youth minister and caregiver. Brock was a convert to Catholicism and was very active at Our Lady of the Assumption. Along with Carole they served the poor and disadvantaged through the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
A Rosary for the repose of Brock's soul and comfort for his loved ones will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church at 7:00PM Thursday March 30, at 3175 Telegraph Rd. Ventura, CA. His funeral will take place at 10:00AM Friday March31 at the same location with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, Carole has asked the donations be made to:
The St. Vincent De Paul Society, of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
Or
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, FOCUS, PO Box 18710, Golden CO 80402-9809.
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Peter Doster
March 31, 2017
Dear Carole and family,
We are sorry for the loss of your beloved Brock.
May God Bless you and comfort you.
The Dosters,
Pete, Mary Jane
Dan
Cathleen and Brandon
Brian & Valerie Stachkunas
March 30, 2017
Carol, we are so sorry for the loss of Brock. May he rest in God's loving arms.
Les Esposito
March 30, 2017
Brock Martin will be missed by all who knew him. He was a man of great faith who lived his life bringing the message of Christ to others not by words alone but by the way he lived his life. His unselfish dedication to others and his strength of character changed the lives of many young adults during his youth ministry days. The Youth Fellowships program at Our Lady of Assumption was successful because of Brock and his wife Carole. Their love for Christ, the community of Our Lady of Assumption and their deep commitment to family has been an example of a true Christian journey that has inspired and strengthened many who know them. I will miss you my friend! My life is better because of knowing you. God bless you. May you enjoy your just rewards in the arms of our Lord.
Lisa Browne
March 30, 2017
Brock was so kind and wonderful. We had many special family times together. you will be missed.
Mary Saad
March 30, 2017
I will miss you Brock at adoration. Your kind sweet presence was always appreciated along with your lovely wife Carol. I know you are in the presence of our Lord Jesus! How glorious it must be! Rest In Peace my friend
Tina Osborne
March 29, 2017
I am so sorry about your loss. I have lost one of my dearest friends whom I was very fond of. I will miss Brock greatly and he will be in my thoughts and prayers always. Please know how much I share your grief. It is a sad time for all of us -Tina Osborne
Jennifer Lawson
March 29, 2017
RIP Brock. We are so thankful that we had the pleasure of meeting you and Carole at Meghann's wedding. We will never forget the delightful conversation that we had.
-Love Chris and Jenny Lawson
Jeanne Cartier
March 29, 2017
RIP Brock. You have always been a special person in my life. You and Carole played a very important role during my Youth Fellowship days. You were a wonderful example of living Christ like. Now rest in paradise until we meet again. My love to Carole and the family. ❤
Patrick Hall
March 29, 2017
Brock was a great man! My thoughts,prayers are with his wife Carole,and Family. Brock, always had a smile on his face when I would see him at Saturday eve Mass. May he R.I.P
Patrick Hall
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