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JOHN P. MARTYN
John P. Martyn, 91, of Alexandria, Virginia, died on November 18, 2013. John was born in Washington, DC on August 17, 1922. He volunteered and served as a gunner on a B24 Liberator in the 13th Squadron, US Army Air Corps in WWII. Following his military service, he attended American University and in 1948 married Maude E. Gray of Danville, Pennsylvania. He retired in 1984, enjoying his sailboat and visits to Ocean City. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Mt. Vernon Country Club as well as the American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 65 years and his three children, John (Celia) Martyn, Jr.; Catherine (Thomas Schrichte) Ferguson; and Sherry (Stephen) Martyn Bernal. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Nicole, Jeffrey, and Eric Martyn and Christopher Ferguson. The viewing will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6510 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA 22307 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Funeral services and fellowship will follow. Private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Messiah Lutheran Church.
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Robert Martyn
November 24, 2013
Maude, Cathy, Sherry, Johnnie and family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy and Bob Martyn
Uncle Johnny 90th Birthday with Sister Trish
November 21, 2013
Just want to add this from his sister Patricia "Trish" Glasgow
November 21, 2013
Dear Maude, John, Cathy & Sherry,
Words can't express the feelings that I have. So very glad we were with you for his 90 and 91st birthdays. They will be the memories I will carry with me along with the boat rides at Ocean City. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and will see you at the wedding and funeral.
Love, Sandie
Kati (Eyman) Hattwick
November 21, 2013
Dear Maude, Cathy, Johnnie and Sherry:
Gary joins me in sending thoughts and prayers to all of you at this difficult time. I think it is fair to say that John lived life to the fullest, and I have wonderful memories of him from those years when Cathy and I did our best to drive all of our parents crazy. Please accept our deepest sympathy on his passing.
Kati and Gary Hattwick
November 21, 2013
Cathy and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at this sorrowful time. You were so loving and loyal to your Dad throughout his struggle, and I feel Our Lord took him home so that he could be with all of you in peace and spirit on Saturday and at other joyous occasions in the future. I know you will feel his presence and love each time you think of him. May God bless each of you.
Libbie Blaeuer & Dennis Pierman
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