NATICK: Francis E. Martin, age 65, a lifelong resident of Natick and a retired Natick Police Officer, died on Friday afternoon, July 12, 2013, at MetroWest Medical Center in Natick.
Born in Natick, he was a son of the late Willis and Elizabeth (Weadick) Martin. Frank graduated from Natick High School with the Class of 1967 and then served with the US Army until 1971. While in the service he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Corley, while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.
Frank joined the Natick Police Department in 1971 and was both happy and proud to serve his community. He was unfortunately disabled while on duty in 1982, and has since that time worked odd jobs at varying intervals. Frank’s love of the people of Natick never waned, and he was always effusive when meeting friends around town. He was a talented raconteur and seemed to have a story of some nature to share with everyone he met. His tales always made way for his contagious humor to shine forth.
He is survived by his son, Michael P. Martin and his wife Dorothy of Longmeadow; his three favorite grandchildren, Logan, Savannah, and Corwin; his former wife and friend, Nancy Zaccagnini of Holliston; two sisters, Maryanne Fenton and Jane Martin both of Stoughton; four brothers, Willis Martin and his wife Diane of Bellingham, David Martin and his wife Chris of Framingham, Richard Martin of Natick, and Gerard Martin of Stoughton; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Thomas Martin and Ann Martin.
His funeral services will be held in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common, Natick on Thursday, July 18th at 11:00a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Saint Patrick Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, 4 – 7p.m.
Donations may be made in Frank’s memory to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 31058.