In Taunton, October 27, 2011 Edward T. Martin husband of Sandra (Eden) Martin died at home on Jackson Street with his family by his side at the age of 72. Born and educated in South Boston, Edward was the son of the late Edward and Julia (Sullivan) Martin. Edward was in the US Marine Corps serving from 1956 to 1962. He was retired from the medical profession for over the last twenty years and before that worked as a Machinist for Boston Gear and American Can Co.. Edward enjoyed painting and playing in the Drum and Bugle Corps for many years. He was the father of Sherryl White of Louisiana, Sandra Lee Rogers of Maine, Edward W. Martin of Taunton, Scott T. Martin and his wife Robin of Virginia, Sheila M. Jones and her husband Clifford of Taunton, Shawn P. Martin of Taunton and Eric T. Martin and his wife Shannon of Taunton. Grandfather of seventeen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Brother of Robert Martin of Medford and uncle of many nieces and nephews. A service will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Monday, October 31st at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Bourne, Ma.