BERKLEY– Dennis F. Martin, husband of Elinor J. (Vogelzang) Martin of Berkley, died at Brigham & Women’s Hospital on June 7, 2014.
He was 83.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Lewis and Mary (Frizado) Martin.
A 1949 graduate of Taunton High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
A retired machinist, Mr. Martin co-owned and operated the former Martin Machine and Design, and owned and operated the former Taunton Lawn and Garden for many years.
In his spare time, he enjoyed custom woodworking, gardening, cooking and photography.
In addition to his wife, he leaves two sons, Tom L. Martin of Taunton, and David F. Martin of Exton, PA; two daughters, Susan L. Martin of Acton, and Nancy J. Martin of Berkley; a brother, Donald Martin of Berkley; a sister, Mary Gravel of Taunton; three grandchildren, Tom Martin, Jr. of Ft. Hood, TX, Erin Martin of PA, and Colleen Martin of NY; three great grandchildren, Tom Martin, III, and Cole and Nicole Martin; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Paul Martin, and the grandfather of the late Tara Martin and Lauren Martin.
Funeral services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, June 13th at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 12th from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02115.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.