William J. Martel Jr.

MARTEL, WILLIAM J. JR., 86, of Bayview Avenue, died Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Louise Wessendorf Martel, and husband of the late Pauline (Boretti) Martel.

He was born in Fall River a son of the late William J. & Blanche (Vincent) Martel Sr.

He was an Electrician for over 61 years with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.), before retiring several years ago.

Mr. Martel was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps serving for six years , also a WWII Veteran proudly, serving his country with the First Marine Division, and fought in the battle of Guadalcanal.

He has been a Somerset resident for over 64 years coming from Fall River. He was a parishioner of St. Louis de France Church, and enjoyed fishing.

Besides his wife, Bill was a loving father of 2 sons Paul Martel of Tucson, Arizona, Alan & Mary Ann Martel of Tucson, Arizona, 2 stepsons David & Gabrielle Wessendorf of Chicago, Illinois, Donald & Maryellen Wessendorf of Chicago, Illinois, 2 daughters Anita & Roy Rogers of Richmond, Virginia, Susan & Ralph Wilsack of Choctaw, Oklahoma. A sister Gertrude Thivierge of Fall River, 5 grandchildren, Peter, Daniel Wilsack, Kaitlyn & Victoria Martel, Daniel & Bronwyn Ouper, several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Louis Martel.

His funeral will be held Monday at 9:00am from the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset, MA, with a mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Louis de France Church, 56 Buffington St., Swansea. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours Sunday from 3 - 6 pm. Burial is private.

In lieu of flowers gifts in his memory can be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101 - 0050.

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