Edward A. Martin Obituary (1935 - 2011)

CHELMSFORD-Edward A. Martin, 76, a lifelong resident of Chelmsford, passed away at his home on December 30, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Margaret A. (McGlew) Martin who died in 1985. He was born in Lowell on June 2, 1935 and was a son of the late Anthony L. and Mary V. (Abreu) Martin. Edward was a Veteran of the United States Army. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for more than 28 years by the Chelmsford Water Department. He was very mechanically inclined and loved to tinker and fix things. He enjoyed spending time fixing his tractors and in earlier years racing cars. He loved being outdoors where he spent much time landscaping and gardening. His favorite pastime was visiting with his friends. Edward is survived by his children; Kim Donnelly and her husband Thomas of Lowell, Mark Martin and his wife Joyce of Chelmsford, Debbie Selfridge and her husband George of Chelmsford, and Karen Martin of Hudson, NH, and his 5 grandchildren; Tara, Alley, Markie, Dennis, and Christopher. He is further survived by a sister-in-law Barbara McGlew of Chelmsford who was also his longtime caretaker, Dear Friend Dawn OBrien of Billerica who also took care of him, two brothers Leo and David Martin, both of Chelmsford, and many nieces, nephews, and good friends. Visiting hours on Tuesday, Jan. 3 from 3 to 8 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9 oclock at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. For those who desire, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. www.alzmass.org. Visitation January 3, 2012 3:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information January 4, 2012, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Saint Joseph Cemetery 96 Riverneck Road Chelmsford, MA 01824