Robert Winfield Martin
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 9:11am
Robert Winfield Martin, 94, of Middletown, husband of Mary Rose (Augeri) Martin, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009, at Middlesex Hospital.
Born on October 5, 1914, in Devereaux, GA, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Josie B. (Hitchcock) Martin. Bob lived in Middletown since 1936 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Middletown. He was a graduate of the FBI National Academy, served 29 years on the Middletown Police Department retiring as Deputy Chief and served ten years as head of security at Middlesex Hospital. Bob was also a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Moose Lodge #1547, and St. John Lodge # 2 AF & AM.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Anita L. Sims and her husband, James of Pahrump, NV, Margery E. Trotta and her husband Larry of Middletown, and Jeanne M. Monthei and her husband Bob of Middlefield; a stepson, Peter H. Parcek and his wife Anne of Boston, MA; a stepdaughter, Joann Silva of Marblehead, MA; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Leon Martin, his sister, Annabelle Dykas and his first wife, Rebecca (Ekstrom) Martin.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 18, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 93 Main Street, Middletown, with the Rev. Joan C. Burnett officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Bob's memory to the First Baptist Church, 93 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneral service.com. The Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown is handling the arrangements.