Mr. Alfred C. Martin, of Canaan, Maine and formerly of Taunton, died Saturday, March 16 in the Maine General Medical Center, Waterville, following a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of Gail L. (Hudson) Martin. He was born 72 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late Charles A. and Dora (St.Don) Martin. He was educated in Taunton and had been a city resident for most of his life, before moving to Maine several years ago. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a press operator for Texas Instruments in Attleboro for 33 years. Alfred was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the early Vietnam Era. He was a communicant of the former St. Jacques Parish in Taunton.
In addition to his wife, of Canaan, he leaves: 1 son: Charles Alfred “Chuck” Martin of Taunton; 3 brothers: Paul Martin of Florida, Daniel and Gene Martin, both of Georgia; 1 sister: Theresa Bourque of Canaan, Me.; 2 grandchildren: Corrine and Robert Osburn; a cousin: Robert St.Don, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, Taunton, on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in Mayflower Hill Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.