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Martin Chamberlain Obituary
Born July 6, 1948 in Topeka, KS, Marty was the son of the late Thomas W. Chamberlain Sr. and the late Frances Idol Chamberlain.
Marty graduated from Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda and then served in the navy for four years on the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy. After the navy, he graduated from Montgomery Community College and began a career as a computer sales representative with Frederick Computers Plus and Sunrise Computers. In his 40s Marty attended the Baltimore School of Massage and began a fulfilling career as a massage therapist. An avid board member and former president of the Maryland chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association, Marty volunteered countless hours with various athletic fundraisers including breaking the Guinness World Record of massage therapists at the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon in DC.
Marty enjoyed photography, kayaking, hiking, hang-gliding and flying. After having children, he volunteered with several summer camps and nonprofits. Particularly important to him was the soup kitchen and Way Station in Frederick, MD.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Smeak Chamberlain. Marty is survived by his daughter Terra Chamberlain (Hagerstown), son Ian Chamberlain and fiancee Caitlin Furlong (Silver Spring), brother Peter Chamberlain (Bethesda), and dear friend Rose. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to the coronavirus.
Marty performed random acts of kindness on a daily basis. In lieu of flowers, please pay it forward in his honor and help someone out. For suggestions, please visit www.randomactsofkindness.org
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Arrangements have been entrusted to the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, MD.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com
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Johnia hamrick
September 9, 2022
I have missed Marty on Facebook and his kind works of encouragement when I was having a bad day even when he was having one of his own. You are so missed Marty. But you are in a beautiful peaceful place. Rest in gods paradise.
Indigo
November 26, 2020
(posted on our class website also) One of my great memories of our class 70th birthday party (reunion) was sitting for a bit with Marty and his best friend Rose. I ran into Marty a few months later at The Container Store in Congressional Plaza. As these things happen, it did not occur to me it would be the last time I would see, Marty. He was a loyal and reliable booster for our class, and I'm sorry to see him go to the other side but I am sure he is spreading his love and cheer and massages to those of us he meetsthere.
JohniaHamrick
September 19, 2020
It was a pleasure working with you and having you as a friend. You see ill be greatly missed by so many. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND!
Georgia Glashauser
September 17, 2020
At the end of a long, hot, difficult bike event, it was always a joy to find that Marty was one of the massage therapists. He gave healing hugs and the best massages.
He was so proud of Ian and Terra and often talked of their endeavors and achievements.
May the grief of Marty's passing be soothed with he and Charlotte again are together.
Love. Light. Peace.
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Krista Young
September 17, 2020
Holding you all in my heart. Hope is jounrney was on of peace. Marti was a bigger than life person to me a mentor, a friend , a connected soul , wise and gentle. May peace and love be with all.
Nancy Bass Mosedale Newman
September 16, 2020
Marty was such a calm quiet person. He was such a nice person and a good person. I am sad. Sorry for his wife and family.
Margie Schaeffer
September 15, 2020
Marty was someone you always wanted around. He cared deeply about everyone. We are grateful for all he did for the profession of therapeutic massage therapy. You could always count on Marty for spiritual guidance. I think Marty is getting fitted for his wings!
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