Frederick A. Martin

September 13, 1941 - May 25, 2015

PITTSBURG – Frederick A. Martin, 73, of Pittsburg, passed away peacefully at his home late on Monday evening, May 25, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Taunton, Mass., on Sept. 13, 1941, the only child of the late Alphonse A. and Rose (Arruda) Martin. Fred was raised and educated in Taunton. His working career was as a supervisor in the salvage department at the Foxboro Company. Following retirement, he and his wife moved to Pittsburg, NH, where they could enjoy snowmobiling and ATVs and the rural life, and where they have resided for the past 27 years. Fred loved to hunt and target shoot, and for a period of time reloaded his own ammunition. He was a volunteer groomer for the Pittsburg Ridgerunners at one time, and was proud to have been part of the construction of the current clubhouse. He is survived by his wife of more than 45 years, Beverly (White) Martin of Pittsburg; his son, Frederick A. Martin of Hatfield, Mass.; a daughter, Anne Martin-Cortez and husband Brian of Tewksbury, Mass.; and a grandson, Jacob Joseph Martin. Calling hours will be on Sunday, May 31, 2015, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service will take place the next morning, Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, and a graveside service will immediately follow at the Pittsburg Hollow Cemetery. Pastor Sherry O’Bara will officiate. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Martin may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016; or online at www.kidney.org. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.