Arthur E. Martin, 75, of Derry, NH, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry. He was born in East Derry on January 3, 1941, a son of the late Edwin and Marjorie (Wing) Martin. He had been a resident of Derry for the past 35 years, formerly living in Londonderry, NH. Arthur greatly enjoyed reading and traveling. One of the places he traveled to many times, was New York City, where he took his siblings to see the Rockettes and the Statue of Liberty. He was known to be a man who enjoyed people on his own terms.
He is survived by two sisters, Barbara Martin of Manchester, NH and Kathryn A. Martin of Derry, his sister-in-law, Winnie Martin, as well as many nieces. He was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Martin.
The family will be hold private services at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assoc., NH Affiliate, PO Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium is assisting the family with arrangements.