Raymond E. Martin Jr.

EASTHAMPTON – Raymond E. Martin Jr., 81, of Johnson Avenue passed away of Alzheimer's disease Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at the Holyoke Soldiers Home.

He was born in Easthampton and is the son of the late Raymond and Lena (Nephew) Martin.

Raymond was a graduate of Saint Michael's High School and started his work life as a hairdresser. He received his Associates Degree from Holyoke Community College and retired as an x-ray technician from Mercy Hospital. He previously worked at Providence Hospital for 30 years.

He had served with the United States Army, was a fifth degree black belt in Aikido, a communicant of Our Lady of The Valley Church and a member of the Easthampton Knights of Columbus 1116. He was an avid reader, film enthusiast and a talented magician. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and to make others laugh.

He leaves his loving wife of 54 years Nancy (Hemenway) Martin; his children Raymond E. Martin III and his wife Jo of Westhampton, Laura Martin of Florence and Kelly Martin of Easthampton; his sister-in-laws Mary Hemenway of Beverly, Bonnie Faber of Pennsylvania and Janice Batura of Florence; his grandchildren Dakota Stuart, Emma and Grace Martin and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he is predeceased by his sister Edna Cummings.

Calling hours for Raymond will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. followed with a service at 7 p.m. at the Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home, 7 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Burial with Military Honors will be at held at the convenience of the family in Main Street Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040.

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