Joseph Martel

Joseph Martel, 88, a lifelong resident of Plainville, passed away on November 30, 2025, at Apple Rehab of Plainville. He was the loving husband of the late Georgiann Martel for 47 years.
Joseph was born on May 21, 1937 in Amherst, NH to the late Ulric and Agnes (Beaudet) Martel.
Joseph started his career as a master pipe maker at Pratt and Whitney for 40 years. He was also a friend of Bill W for 48 years.
Joseph served honorably and proudly in the United States Army.
He loved playing billiards, was skilled at flight of hand magic, a confident jokester. He was a Boston Red Sox fan and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Joseph is survived by his beloved daughter, Alycia Martel, and granddaughter Abigail Rai Huard. He was predeceased by his six siblings.
Friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad Street, Plainville. On Thursday, his funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 am for his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy, 94 Broad Street, Plainville. Burial with full military honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
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