Boston, Massachusetts
SMALL, Martin I. A lifelong resident of Boston and Cambridge, died peacefully at his Brattle Street home on May 17th after a short illness. Born in Brookline, MA, on October 12, 1926, he graduated from Brookline High School, began college at Cornell, then enlisted in the US Army late in World War...
Read MoreMartin remains in my mind and heart as an iconic example of what it means to be an honorable member of the human race. He was extraordinarily kind to me, and I cherish his memory always.
Max Meredith Vasilatos
May 13, 2025 | Family
I'd know that smile anywhere. Just glad that Martin and Lois had those thirty-some fascinating years together. Phyllis Naylor (Gaithersburg, Maryland)
June 11, 2011
Lois and the Small family,
I learned today from David, of Martin's passing and was extremely sorry to hear this. Our hearts go out to you all.
Cousin Mel Heymann
May 22, 2011
More than once when we were talking about honor and duty and some people's unfortunate choices, he'd look me straight in the eye and say softly, "It simply isn't done". One of the last things he said to me was with a chuckle: "You're your mother's daughter."
Max Vasilatos
May 19, 2011 | San Francisco, CA
I am so terribly, terribly sorry about the loss of this lovely man and the grief my friend, Lois Lowry, is now experiencing. I simply don't have the words to express it.
Lois Duncan
Lois Duncan
May 19, 2011 | Sarasota, FL