John L. Martin

1961 - 2016

John L. Martin, 55, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly at the Hospital of Central Connecticut on April 19, 2016. John was born on January 18, 1961 in St. Agatha, Maine, one of the four sons to Charles and Loretta (Collins) Martin. He was a lifetime Plainville resident and a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church. John attended local schools and graduated from Plainville High in the year 1979. Following graduation, as a proud American, John joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged after four years of service. He worked underground laying pipes and retired from this career. He was an avid Yankees fan and looked forward to his yearly trip to the stadium. John was a happy man who enjoyed the simple things in life, such as strolling through Norton Park in Plainville. He had a love for music, capable of naming the song title or artist of any tune he heard. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends, but they will always cherish the memories shared with him. John is survived by his mother, Loretta Martin, of Southington; his three brothers, Dennis Martin and his wife Gloria, of Plainville, Peter Martin and his wife Denise, of Plainville, and Russell Martin and his wife Kim, of New Britain; and his nieces and nephews, Allan, Michelle, Paul, and Sean Martin, all of Plainville. He was predeceased by his father, Charles Martin. A Mass of Christian Burial for John will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 94 Broad Street, Plainville. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be held in Saint Joseph Cemetery, 151 Farmington Ave., Plainville with military honors accorded. For online condolences or more information, please visit BAILEY-FUNERALHOME.COM.