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THOMAS MARTIN Obituary

MARTIN, Thomas P. Of Watertown, formerly of Cambridge, July 6, 2021, Thomas P. Martin, age 96. Beloved husband for 63 years of the late Doris Ann (Richardson) Martin. Devoted father of Thomas P. Martin, Jr. and his wife Marcia of Norfolk, Patricia Martin and her husband Vince Toreno of Yarmouth Port, Sharon Coleman and her husband Francis of Woburn, Michael Martin and his wife Kimberly of Plainville, Nancy Boatner and her husband Michael of Easton, PA, and Catherine Traniello and her husband Albert of Medford. Also survived by 15 loving grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Brother of Lawrence Martin and his wife Miriam of Burlington and the late John and Francis Martin. Brother-in-law of Virginia McDonough and Ann Richardson. Also leaves many nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. Funeral from the John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, CAMBRIDGE, Saturday, July 10 at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Cambridge at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting prior to Funeral from 9:00 to 10:45 AM, at Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Tom's name to St. Mary's Memorial Fund, 134 Norfolk St., Cambridge. WWII Navy veteran, Purple Heart recipient. Retired custodian Cambridge School Department. Interment Cambridge Cemetery. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2021.

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July 9, 2021

With deepest sympathy, we offer our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.

Michael Sullivan

July 8, 2021

To the Martin Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

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