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Kenneth Martin Obituary

Kenneth Day Martin, known to friends and family as Kenny, passed away in his Rhode Island home on Saturday September 1, 2018, at the age of 66 years. Ken was born and raised in Needham, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1969, and throughout his life, identified strongly with the Marines core beliefs. After his time in the Marine Corps, he worked in various trades, most notably as a welder. Some of his creations can still be seen in Needham. Throughout the 1990s he also worked as a civilian employee of the Pacific Sealift Command. He is survived by his long term companion Janice (nee Cascio) Land; his daughter Emma (Steven McGloin); his brothers Andrew (Peggy), Donald, and Richard (Mary); his granddaughter Violet McGloin; and his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Kens life will be held on Sunday October 7, 2018 at 2:00 pm, at the Village Club 83 Morton St Needham, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kens name to Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Published by Daily News Transcript from Sep. 24 to Oct. 3, 2018.

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Beth Nardone Fridinger

September 18, 2025

Awe time just flies by. RIP Ken

Beth Fridinger (Nardone)

March 13, 2019

RIP Kenny i miss our talks. So sorry you had to go so soon.

Beth Nardone Fridinger

October 8, 2018

Awe Rip oh this is so sad. Condolences to his dear family. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I will miss our conversations. He is a beautiful soul gone too soon.

October 6, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family and friends during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. - Psalms 116:15.

September 29, 2018

Offering my condolences. As you remember your love one, may Almighty God and your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure. (Psalm 147:3)

Steve Rogers

September 25, 2018

Every time I drive down marked tree Rd. I'll think about you,everytime I drive through Dover I'll think about you. I'm just sorry we didn't get to see more of each other over the years. Love you!

Sue-Ann Fecteau

September 24, 2018

To Kenny's family : Wonderful Guy as you all know My prayers are with you

Sue-Ann Stansfield-Fecteau

September 24, 2018

I grew up going to school with Kenny. What a kind and gentle soul he had. Great smile....always enjoyed chatting with him. He will be missed.

September 24, 2018

I am Kenny's much older first cousin. His mother and my mother were sisters. Mostly I remember the Martin boys as little kids. Kenny was the quiet one. It was a joy to discover him on facebook three years ago and catch up on his life working all over the world. I am sorry I did not get to see him again before he died.
Judy Mederos Barrington
Bath Maine, formerly Norwell, Mass.

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