Martin Geheran

Martin Geheran, 97, formerly of Worcester and Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at American House in Keene, New Hampshire.
He leaves his son, Martin J. Geheran and his wife, Carolyn, of Swanzey, NH; his granddaughter, Anne C. Geheran, of Waltham, MA; and his grandson, Thomas M. Geheran and his wife, Grace, of San Diego, CA. He also leaves his nephew, Patrick T. Butler, of Lawrence, KS and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Martin was predeceased by his wife, Cecelia E. (Doherty) Geheran, in 1988, and by his second wife, Ellen (Early) Geheran, in 2019. He was also predeceased by his sister, Frances M. Butler, and his nephew, Daniel M. Butler.
Martin was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of Martin and Helen (Hoare) Geheran. He was an air crew veteran of World War II, serving in the British Royal Air Force in Europe and in the Middle East.
In 1953, he immigrated to the United States and settled in Worcester where he was employed by Rice Barton Corporation. In 1961, he began his banking career at Worcester County National Bank where he held multiple positions over the course of 18 years. Martin retired in 1986 as Vice President & Cashier of Northborough National Bank.
Martin was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Worcester for almost 50 years, serving as a lector and Eucharistic Minister for many years. He was also a member of St. Anne's Church in Shrewsbury while he was a resident of Westbrook Crossing in Shrewsbury.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Geheran family on Monday, August 22, 2022, from 9:00-10:00 AM in the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury. Martin's Requiem Mass will follow and will be celebrated at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 353 Grove St., Worcester, followed by burial at Saint John's Cemetery, 260 Cambridge St., Worcester.