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William Martin Obituary
Born in Rehoboth, MA, he was the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Peters) Martin.
He resided in Cumberland for the past 54 years, previously residing in Providence.
Mr. Martin was a United States Navy, WWII Era Veteran and was part of the crew aboard the USS Leyte for 2 years.
Bill was a member and past president of the Mansfield Beagle Club. He loved to fish, hunt, and run his beagles.
Besides his beloved wife, he leaves his children, Wendy Desaulniers and her husband David of Smithfield, Brenda Marcoux and her husband Tim of Cumberland, Mary Prosser and her husband Mike of Cumberland, and Kim Lavoie and her husband Ed of Marion, MA; as well as his seven grandchildren; his uncle Raymond Medeiros of Swansea, MA; and eleven siblings.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday with visiting Hours from Noon to 4 PM at J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Prayer service will be held at 4 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Home and Hospice Care of RI. Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. Directions/Guestbook: jjdutfyfuneralhome.com
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Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
May 8, 2015
We were so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. We have to believe that he is in a better place. We are thinking of all of you at this time.
April 29, 2015
My deepest sympathies to all of the Martin family. Bill was a great guy!
Tim L'Heureux
April 27, 2015
So sorry for the loss of a truly good guy!! Got to know him 28 years ago doing service for them and it continues to this day!! You became a friend more than a customer and looked forward to seeing you guys every month!! Rest in peace!!
Bob Zollo
April 17, 2015
To the entire Martin family. So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I was a friend of Bill's at a very young age, and worked along side him for many years at the highway garage. We shared good memories over those years! God bless.
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Neila Osborne (Rose)
April 16, 2015
Billie was such a great friend to my Dad (Frankie Rose) and his brothers, all growing up together in Rehoboth. In later years our families were close when all us kids were babies. Over the year we have grown apart but we have never forgotten our friend Billie. My deepest sympathy to you Pearl, and the girls. May he rest in peace and his memory stay in our hearts.
charlotte (Watson) Ellis
April 16, 2015
Very sorry to hear, my prayers are with you Pearl and your family.
crystal Levesque
April 15, 2015
Sorry for the loss of a great man!!
Rachel Lavoie
April 15, 2015
My condolences to the Martin family and extended families on your loss. He was a good man who will be missed by everyone. Cherish the memories. Rest in peace, Mr. Martin...
Alan Brodd
April 15, 2015
Bill was a good man and a Navy guy.. Rest in peace my friend, rest in peace.
Nadine
April 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss Wendy. Thank God for memories.
April 15, 2015
What a good person Bill was; he was always happy and there for you. We will always remember his smile and the care he would show for the children in neighborhood. A great neighbor, gardener, dog lover and friend. He will be greatly missed! Our condolences, The Peckhams
Brian Kiernan
April 15, 2015
Bill was a good friend and great hunting friend will be truly miss
Rosemarie Harkins
April 15, 2015
Peal, sorry for your loss. Sorry for losing touch with you guys.
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