NAPLES - Martin Poulin, 86, passed away January 9, 2018, at Seaside nursing home, surrounded by family, after prolonged illness. Born August 31st 1931, Raised in the Waterville area by his parents, Leona Kelly and Elmer Poulin. He entered the military in 1949 serving in Army, Navy Sea Bees, and 2 hitches in the Airforce, as an electrical technician and coder. He was retired on disability from Walter Reed hospital due to paralysis after 17 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sue Poulin of Naples, his daughter Michelle Poulin Northrup of Colorado and son Martin Poulin Jr. of California, and a granddaughter Samantha, and great granddaughter Katerina. Of 18 siblings, he is survived by two sisters Betty Foster and Shirley Knox, and a brother Dick Poulin. Martin was a fantastic portrait artist and a lover of philosophy. A supportive, positive, friend to all, with a great sense of humor. The laughter will be missed. Arrangements are with Chad E Poitras Cremation and full military services will be held in late May at the VA, Togus, Chelsea, Maine, followed by a celebration of life with family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras Funeral Homes, Buxton and Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com
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