Joseph Albert Leo Martin Obituary (1928 - 2005)

Waterville, Maine Joseph A.L. Martin 77 died Thursday evening at Oak Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center in Waterville, Maine He was born May 10, 1928 the son of Simeon and Irene Albert Martin. He was educated in local schools and had attended Waterville High School. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was formerly employed as a route driver for Maine Oxy-Acetylene Supply Co. for 32 years full-time and 2 years part-time retiring in 1990. He was a lifetime member of the Bourque-Lanigan Post 5 American Legion and the Forest J. Pare Post VFW. He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Dorothy Moxcey Martin of Waterville 1 son: Michael Martin of Falmouth, Maine and 1 daughter: Gail Cole of Fairfield Center, Maine. 1 sister: Joanne Plourd of Bristol, Connecticut. also by 5 grandchildren: Jennifer Buffy Curtis of Winslow, Maine, Ryan Martin of New York City, N.Y., Melissa, Kelly and Katie Martin all of Falmouth,Maine 2 great-grandchildren: Emily and Megan Curtis both of Winslow, Maine Visiting hours will be Sunday July 24, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home 10 Elm Street Waterville, Maine. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday July 25, 2005 at 11 A.M. at Notre Dame Church 112 Silver Street Waterville, Maine. Committal prayers with military honors will take place on Thursday July 28, 2005 at 11 A.M. at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Mount Vernon Road in Augusta, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Oak Grove Nursing Home Activity Fund 27 Cool Street Waterville, Maine 04901.