Chester D. Martin, 82, of Southington, beloved husband of Mildred (Fruchtenicht) Martin, died on Friday (July 22, 2011) at The Pines at Bristol. Chet was born in Winchester, CT on July 10, 1929 and was a son of the late Harry Martin and Obeline Inez (Dube) Martin. A long time Bristol resident, he was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked for Industrial Components before retiring and has resided in Southington since 1994. In addition to his wife of 57 years, Chet is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Christian H. and Rosemary Martin of Las Vegas, NV, and Daniel P. Martin of Plainville; a daughter and son in law, Bonnie L. and Tim Shields of Plainville; his former daughter in law, CarolAnn Martin of Bristol; a sister, Mary Mitchell of Bristol; four grandchildren, James Martin of Bristol, Scott Sturgeon of Terryville, Angel Allard of Las Vegas, NV, and Dan Therrien of Newington; three great grandchildren, Lillyanna and Gavin Martin, and Isabella Rose Therrien; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Edwin Martin, and a sister, Rita McGivney. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday (July 26, 2011) at 11 AM at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Forestville Cemetery, Bristol. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday between 6 and 8 PM.
Chester D. Martin, 82, of Southington, beloved husband of Mildred (Fruchtenicht) Martin, died on Friday (July 22, 2011) at The Pines at Bristol. Chet was born in Winchester, CT on July 10, 1929 and was a son of the late Harry Martin and Obeline Inez (Dube) Martin. A long time Bristol resident, he was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked for Industrial Components before retiring and has resided in Southington since 1994. In addition to his wife of 57 years, Chet is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Christian H. and Rosemary Martin of Las Vegas, NV, and Daniel P. Martin of Plainville; a daughter and son in law, Bonnie L. and Tim Shields of Plainville; his former daughter in law, CarolAnn Martin of Bristol; a sister, Mary Mitchell of Bristol; four grandchildren, James Martin of Bristol, Scott Sturgeon of Terryville, Angel Allard of Las Vegas, NV, and Dan Therrien of Newington; three great grandchildren, Lillyanna and Gavin Martin, and Isabella Rose Therrien; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Edwin Martin, and a sister, Rita McGivney. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday (July 26, 2011) at 11 AM at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Forestville Cemetery, Bristol. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday between 6 and 8 PM.
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