Forrest was born the son of Ernest F. Martin and Sadie (Kimball) Martin. He passed on at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway with his loving family by his side
Mr. Martin was a graduate of Norway High School with the class of 1939. On February 24,1968 he married the former Daphne Cannell. Forrest had worked in the area for many years as an independent business owner, and for over 30 years had driven school bus for SAD 17, starting out with bus 10 and ended his driving career with bus 23. Mr. Martin served his country both in the Army and the Navy. He was a member of the Floyd Harlow Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Second Congregational Church of Norway, and the Knights of Pythias. Forrest is described by his family as "a humble man whose unselfish character endeared him to all who knew him. He was a man of strong moral conviction who championed the plight of the poor and underprivileged. He was known to mark outstanding bills 'Paid' by customers who died owing him money," family members say. His reputation as an old-fashioned, straight-talking Democrat, resulted in him being nominated by the Oxford County Democratic Committee to run for a State Senate position in 1972. With no prior political experience and little time to campaign, he was narrowly edged out by the incumbent Republican. Forrest personified a strong work ethic, as he believed that work was the "best medicine." Right up to the time of his passing, he was logging nearly 80 hours a week in the small family store that he acquired in 1959. Vacations and retirement were never an option, as the store on the Lake Road, stayed open seven days a week, 365 days a year. When the store was closed a couple weeks ago, due to a family emergency, it marked the first time in 47 years that the store was closed for business. Never a man to obsess over materialistic possessions, he measured his success by the many family and friends who frequented the store, if only to sit and chat awhile. He especially enjoyed his years of service as a school bus driver for SAD 17. Over the years, many of the school kids he transported, would call on him at the store, and reminisce about those "good old days." He had a tradition of treating the kids on his bus to an ice cream novelty on the last day of school each year. His burly physique, combined with his thick frock of silver hair, often drew comparisons to Santa Claus, by his eight children, 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Fittingly, Santa's Village in Jefferson, NH, was one of his favorite family excursions. His family is comforted in knowing that he lived a good life and left a legacy of moral values that will last each of them a lifetime. He will be dearly loved and missed by all. He is survived by his wife Daphne of Norway, eight children, Bonita M. Lefler of Florida, Brenda J. Dyer of Norway, Ernest F. Martin of Norway, Marla R. Morin of Norway, Joel K. Martin of South Paris, Pamela J. Jewell of South Waterford, Gregory S. Martin of Harrison and Lisa J. Martin of South Paris, 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Stanley, and two sisters, Olive Patchins, and Kathleen Neimi, a granddaughter, Siiri Morin in 1998 and an infant daughter, Beverly Gail Martin.
Mr. Martin was a graduate of Norway High School with the class of 1939. On February 24,1968 he married the former Daphne Cannell. Forrest had worked in the area for many years as an independent business owner, and for over 30 years had driven school bus for SAD 17, starting out with bus 10 and ended his driving career with bus 23. Mr. Martin served his country both in the Army and the Navy. He was a member of the Floyd Harlow Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Second Congregational Church of Norway, and the Knights of Pythias. Forrest is described by his family as "a humble man whose unselfish character endeared him to all who knew him. He was a man of strong moral conviction who championed the plight of the poor and underprivileged. He was known to mark outstanding bills 'Paid' by customers who died owing him money," family members say. His reputation as an old-fashioned, straight-talking Democrat, resulted in him being nominated by the Oxford County Democratic Committee to run for a State Senate position in 1972. With no prior political experience and little time to campaign, he was narrowly edged out by the incumbent Republican. Forrest personified a strong work ethic, as he believed that work was the "best medicine." Right up to the time of his passing, he was logging nearly 80 hours a week in the small family store that he acquired in 1959. Vacations and retirement were never an option, as the store on the Lake Road, stayed open seven days a week, 365 days a year. When the store was closed a couple weeks ago, due to a family emergency, it marked the first time in 47 years that the store was closed for business. Never a man to obsess over materialistic possessions, he measured his success by the many family and friends who frequented the store, if only to sit and chat awhile. He especially enjoyed his years of service as a school bus driver for SAD 17. Over the years, many of the school kids he transported, would call on him at the store, and reminisce about those "good old days." He had a tradition of treating the kids on his bus to an ice cream novelty on the last day of school each year. His burly physique, combined with his thick frock of silver hair, often drew comparisons to Santa Claus, by his eight children, 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Fittingly, Santa's Village in Jefferson, NH, was one of his favorite family excursions. His family is comforted in knowing that he lived a good life and left a legacy of moral values that will last each of them a lifetime. He will be dearly loved and missed by all. He is survived by his wife Daphne of Norway, eight children, Bonita M. Lefler of Florida, Brenda J. Dyer of Norway, Ernest F. Martin of Norway, Marla R. Morin of Norway, Joel K. Martin of South Paris, Pamela J. Jewell of South Waterford, Gregory S. Martin of Harrison and Lisa J. Martin of South Paris, 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Stanley, and two sisters, Olive Patchins, and Kathleen Neimi, a granddaughter, Siiri Morin in 1998 and an infant daughter, Beverly Gail Martin.
Forrest was born the son of Ernest F. Martin and Sadie (Kimball) Martin. He passed on at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway with his loving family by his side
Mr. Martin was a graduate of Norway High School with the class of 1939. On February 24,1968 he married the former Daphne Cannell. Forrest had worked in the area for many years as an independent business owner, and for over 30 years had driven school bus for SAD 17, starting out with bus 10 and ended his driving career with bus 23. Mr. Martin served his country both in the Army and the Navy. He was a member of the Floyd Harlow Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Second Congregational Church of Norway, and the Knights of Pythias. Forrest is described by his family as "a humble man whose unselfish character endeared him to all who knew him. He was a man of strong moral conviction who championed the plight of the poor and underprivileged. He was known to mark outstanding bills 'Paid' by customers who died owing him money," family members say. His reputation as an old-fashioned, straight-talking Democrat, resulted in him being nominated by the Oxford County Democratic Committee to run for a State Senate position in 1972. With no prior political experience and little time to campaign, he was narrowly edged out by the incumbent Republican. Forrest personified a strong work ethic, as he believed that work was the "best medicine." Right up to the time of his passing, he was logging nearly 80 hours a week in the small family store that he acquired in 1959. Vacations and retirement were never an option, as the store on the Lake Road, stayed open seven days a week, 365 days a year. When the store was closed a couple weeks ago, due to a family emergency, it marked the first time in 47 years that the store was closed for business. Never a man to obsess over materialistic possessions, he measured his success by the many family and friends who frequented the store, if only to sit and chat awhile. He especially enjoyed his years of service as a school bus driver for SAD 17. Over the years, many of the school kids he transported, would call on him at the store, and reminisce about those "good old days." He had a tradition of treating the kids on his bus to an ice cream novelty on the last day of school each year. His burly physique, combined with his thick frock of silver hair, often drew comparisons to Santa Claus, by his eight children, 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Fittingly, Santa's Village in Jefferson, NH, was one of his favorite family excursions. His family is comforted in knowing that he lived a good life and left a legacy of moral values that will last each of them a lifetime. He will be dearly loved and missed by all. He is survived by his wife Daphne of Norway, eight children, Bonita M. Lefler of Florida, Brenda J. Dyer of Norway, Ernest F. Martin of Norway, Marla R. Morin of Norway, Joel K. Martin of South Paris, Pamela J. Jewell of South Waterford, Gregory S. Martin of Harrison and Lisa J. Martin of South Paris, 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Stanley, and two sisters, Olive Patchins, and Kathleen Neimi, a granddaughter, Siiri Morin in 1998 and an infant daughter, Beverly Gail Martin.
Mr. Martin was a graduate of Norway High School with the class of 1939. On February 24,1968 he married the former Daphne Cannell. Forrest had worked in the area for many years as an independent business owner, and for over 30 years had driven school bus for SAD 17, starting out with bus 10 and ended his driving career with bus 23. Mr. Martin served his country both in the Army and the Navy. He was a member of the Floyd Harlow Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Second Congregational Church of Norway, and the Knights of Pythias. Forrest is described by his family as "a humble man whose unselfish character endeared him to all who knew him. He was a man of strong moral conviction who championed the plight of the poor and underprivileged. He was known to mark outstanding bills 'Paid' by customers who died owing him money," family members say. His reputation as an old-fashioned, straight-talking Democrat, resulted in him being nominated by the Oxford County Democratic Committee to run for a State Senate position in 1972. With no prior political experience and little time to campaign, he was narrowly edged out by the incumbent Republican. Forrest personified a strong work ethic, as he believed that work was the "best medicine." Right up to the time of his passing, he was logging nearly 80 hours a week in the small family store that he acquired in 1959. Vacations and retirement were never an option, as the store on the Lake Road, stayed open seven days a week, 365 days a year. When the store was closed a couple weeks ago, due to a family emergency, it marked the first time in 47 years that the store was closed for business. Never a man to obsess over materialistic possessions, he measured his success by the many family and friends who frequented the store, if only to sit and chat awhile. He especially enjoyed his years of service as a school bus driver for SAD 17. Over the years, many of the school kids he transported, would call on him at the store, and reminisce about those "good old days." He had a tradition of treating the kids on his bus to an ice cream novelty on the last day of school each year. His burly physique, combined with his thick frock of silver hair, often drew comparisons to Santa Claus, by his eight children, 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Fittingly, Santa's Village in Jefferson, NH, was one of his favorite family excursions. His family is comforted in knowing that he lived a good life and left a legacy of moral values that will last each of them a lifetime. He will be dearly loved and missed by all. He is survived by his wife Daphne of Norway, eight children, Bonita M. Lefler of Florida, Brenda J. Dyer of Norway, Ernest F. Martin of Norway, Marla R. Morin of Norway, Joel K. Martin of South Paris, Pamela J. Jewell of South Waterford, Gregory S. Martin of Harrison and Lisa J. Martin of South Paris, 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Stanley, and two sisters, Olive Patchins, and Kathleen Neimi, a granddaughter, Siiri Morin in 1998 and an infant daughter, Beverly Gail Martin.
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