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Hollis Martin Obituary

Martin, Hollis E. BALLSTON SPA Hollis E. Martin, age 82, of Ballston Spa, passed away March 21, 2009 at Columbia Greene Memorial Hospital. Born June 23, 1926 in Essex, Vt. to Frank and Helen Martin. He retired from the Alleghany Ludlum Steel Mill in 1985 after working there for 30 years. He retired to a life of fishing, camping, and enjoying family gatherings. He was an avid woodworker and could fix or repair just about anything. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Beverly Theresa (Burnum) Martin. He was a hardworking father of two sons, David Martin of Schenectady, Frank Martin of Ballston Spa, and two daughters, Teena (Martin) Bell of Waterford, and Susan (Martin) Leavitt of Guilderland. He is survived by his sisters, Shirley Smith of Vt., Pomona Haselton of Fla., Louella Stover of Ga., Harriet Desso of Cohoes and a brother, Matthew Martin of Colo. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, seven beloved grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held at the Catricala Funeral Home Inc., 1597 Rte. 9, Clifton Park on Wednesday morning, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a service at 12 noon. Burial will follow in Memory's Garden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hollis' name to one's own choice.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 24, 2009.

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Rosemary Lajeunesse

April 3, 2009

Dear Aunt Bev,Teena,David,Susie&Franky:
May the Lord Our God hold you in His loving are. May He comfort you through your time of greiving. Cry out to the Lord in your time of need He is always there for you. He to help you more than you know. Uncle Hossis will be sorely missed.

Love, Rosemary :-(

April 3, 2009

Dear Aunt Bev,Teena,David,Susie&Franky:
May the Lord Our God hold you in His loving arms,may He comfort you as go through your time of greiving,and know that my prayers cover you.
Love, Rosemary :-(

April 3, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Yvonne LaPoint

April 3, 2009

Bev and Family,
I'm sorry for your lost,my prayers are with you and especially Hollis.I'm sorryn I miss theb obituary.
Yvonne and Whitey

Diane Ball

March 26, 2009

Uncle Hollis,

You will be always in my heart and soul. Now you can be grandpa and have your fishing days back. Catch a big one.

Remember: Cross your Heart

Love always
Diane

POmona Haselton

March 26, 2009

Hollis you were my shinning light I thought the world of you God blessed having you.as my big
brother. I will miss you. May you rest in peace

Paul & Helen Senesac

March 25, 2009

Aunt Bev and cousins.
We are so sorry for your loss. He will be in heaven waiting for all of us. We hope you find comfort in each other. We are sending love to you all.
Paul and Helen Senesac

Pat (Tremblay) Arcari

March 25, 2009

Teena, Even though I haven't seen you in years, I think of you and your family often. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your dad rest in peace and may you all keep lots of happy memories.

Kelly Halloran

March 25, 2009

What a funny guy he was! And obviously a great dad and husband. Cherish all those great memories! Love to you all. Rest in peace, Uncle Hollis.

Danielle Key

March 25, 2009

If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane,
We would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why.
Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow,
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.
But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more,
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much more in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
We pledge to you today
A cherished place within our heart Is where you'll always stay.

Rest in peace, Uncle Hollis.

Vanessa Arthur

March 24, 2009

Frank our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family though this difficult time.
Love Vanessa and Randy
Bedford, In

Carl Wedekind

March 24, 2009

Dave, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father and a fellow steelworker. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Debbie Watkins

March 24, 2009

Suzie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. He will be in your heart forever. My thoughts are with you.

Maureen Bricker

March 24, 2009

Aunt Bev&Family
Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love

Carol Guerin

March 24, 2009

Uncle Hollis was loved by all, and will very much be missed. You could always count on him to make you laugh with a good joke. I will especially treasure the wooden toast grabbers that he made and the beautiful clocks, too. May God keep him in his loving hands. My prayers will also go out to the entire family during this mournful time. God bless you dear uncle.

Sindi Blanchette

March 24, 2009

Peace be with you Uncle Hollis.

Diane Ball

March 24, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Wright-Guilbeaux

March 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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