Donald J. Martin Sr., age 58, passed away sudden and unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Ann P. (McLaughlin) and together they shared 35 years of marriage. Born in Winchester, Donald was the only son of the late Donald W. and Mary T. (Keaney) Martin.
Donald was a lifelong resident of Woburn. He was a member of the 1975 graduating class of Woburn High School. He worked for many years in the heating and air conditioning industry and in 1995 he opened Climate Technologies Inc. of Woburn. He was a proud local business owner with a strong work ethic and was always willing to give back to the community. In his leisure time he enjoyed classic cars, especially his Corvette; he also enjoyed fishing, photography and spending time with his wife and family. Together with his family they took many trips and vacations together spending time in Florida and York Beach, Maine. Family was everything to Donald and nothing gave him greater joy than being together and making wonderful memories.
Donald was the devoted father of Donald J. Martin Jr. of Taunton, Steven D. Martin and his wife Colleen, of Woburn, and the late Scott M. Martin. He was the loving grandfather of Sean and Mary Martin. Cherished brother of Kathleen Tortolano of Randolph, VT, Mary Beth Martin of Woburn, Sheila Anastas and her husband Will, of San Francisco, CA, and Eileen Martin of Woburn. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., Woburn, Saturday, August 15th, at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral service conducted in the Heritage Park Baptist Church, 129 Lexington St., Burlington, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours, today, Friday, from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Donald's memory to the American Diabetes Assoc., 10 Speen St., 2nd floor, Framingham, MA 01701.