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Eero Martin Obituary
Born in Mikkeli, Finland, on Sept. 15, 1930, he was the son of the late Daniel and Alma (Vahauski) Martin.
Mr. Martin was a building contractor in Connecticut; for over 45 years, he owned and operated the Eero Martin Construction Company.
Eero was proud of the fact that he served in the Army in Finland.
Besides his loving wife of 55 years, he is survived by his daughter, Tiina Hawley and her husband John Hawley Jr. of Connecticut; a daughter-in-law, Gail Martin of Vermont; and grandchildren Rachele, John and his wife Sharon, Kristin, Victoria, Daniel, Ryan, Peter and Anna.
He was predeceased by two sons, Kari Martin and Juha Martin; and four brothers.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, at 1 p.m. in the S.R. Avery Funeral Home, Main Street, Hope Valley. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Burial will take place in Finland at a later date.
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Willy Tommola
August 6, 2008
Anja, Tina and family,
I was so very sorry to hear of Eero's passing. I feel very lucky though that I have so many fond memories from all the get togethers over the years and to have had your friendship.
toni and al javery
August 1, 2008
tiina so sorry about your dad you know we love you and we will always be here for you
Sherry
July 31, 2008
Eero will be missed. Thru his illness he still continued to always smile. I didn't know him except for a few years, but being with his family taught me about the wonderful husband as well as Dad and grandfather he truly was. He leaves us lots of memories to keep with us.
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