Groton- Edward G. Martin, 94, of Groton, passed away peacefully at home on December 28th.
He was born on May 22, 1929, in New York, New York, the son of George and Mary (Walsh) Martin.
Edward graduated from Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, class of 1947. He attended Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and graduated in 1951 as a chemical engineer, with a later Masters degree. He worked as a chemical engineer with Pfizer for over 40 years, working on R&D processes for manufacture of ampicillin, doxycycline, tetracycline, and other antibiotics, and retiring in 1992 as assistant director of research and development. He was chairman of the Groton Shellfish Commission from 1989 - 2020.
In his free time, he loved gardening, hiking and spending time with his family. He was a major supporter of the American Cancer Society and Groton Open Spaces Association. Leaving to cherish his memory are his daughters Elaine Golino, and her husband Joseph, of Vernon, Teresa Karlak, of Naugatuck, Linda Zifchak, and her husband Gregory, of Port Ewen, NY, Jeanne Martin, of Mystic; thirteen grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter; and daughter-in-law Michelle Martin.
He was predeceased by his wife Jeanne, sons Edward Martin, Jr., and Joseph Martin, granddaughter Katie Karlak, and son-in-law John Karlak.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 5th at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Church, 56 Sacred Heart Drive, Groton. Burial will follow in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 4th from 4 pm to 6 pm at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames Street, Groton.
In lieu of flowers donations in Ed’s memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church or School, 56 Sacred Heart Drive, Groton CT 06340 or Groton Open Spaces Association, P.O. Box 9187, Groton CT 06340 or www.gosaonline.org.
The family would like to thank Yale New Haven Health, Home Care Plus Community Healthcare & Hospice, and the dedicated nurses and aides that took excellent, kind care of our dad: Ama, Amelia, Nancy M, Melissa, Nancy S, Precious, and Candace.
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