Donald J. Martin Sr.

Donald J. Martin Sr., a lifelong resident of Marshfield, passed away on February 20, 2018, at the age of 85. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Rosemaria Gonsalves Martin; and five of his six children, Kim Hesson and her husband Brent of Plymouth, Robyn Martin Wilkes, Donald Martin Jr. and his wife Dorothy of Marshfield, Wayne Martin and his wife Leslie of Virginia and Dawn Martin-Tubbs and her husband Elzy of Marshfield. Donnie was the cherished grandfather of Robyn Duong, Dana Souza, Anthony Centeio, Joseph Wilkes, Donald Martin III, Jessica and Nicole Martin and Elzy B. Tubbs IV; and was the great-grandfather of Cruz, Caiden, and Cannon Souza and Lien and Logan Duong. Donnie leaves two loving sisters, Mary Ann Fernandez of Kingston and Donna Gomez of Marshfield; as well as many nieces, nephews, and treasured members of his extended family. He was predeceased by his infant son Joseph, his sister Diana Fernandes, and his brother Mario Martins. Donnie attended Marshfield High School where he excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and track. For his senior year, he transferred to Lawrence Academy where he was a class leader and star football player, graduating in 1952. Donnie turned down a football scholarship to attend Boston University in order to join the Marine Corps and serve his nation in the Korean War. Following his honorable service, Donnie married Rosemaria Gonsalves in 1957. In addition to raising a large and adoring family, Donnie worked over 53 years in the highway construction industry, with 25 years as CEO and President of Don Martin Corporation, a successful highway paving company. Donnie was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Green Harbor Golf Club community. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, service to his nation, charitable contributions to his community, and wonderful humility. Donnie was loved and respected by all who knew him. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, February 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street, Marshfield. A funeral procession will travel from the funeral home on Monday, February 26, at 9 a.m. for a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Christines Church, 1295 Main Street, Marshfield. Burial will be in the Couch Cemetery, Union Street, Marshfield. Remembrances for Donnie may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Drive, Waltham, MA 02452. For online guest book and driving directions, please visit macdonaldfuneralhome.com.