FALL RIVER - Joseph H. Martin, 88, of Westport, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Laura D. (Peixinho) Martin and son of the late Manuel and Mary (Faria) Martin. Born in Westport he was a life long resident of the town.
Mr. Martin had worked as a mechanic for Congdon Carpenter Co. of Providence and Fall River until his retirement. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son: Paul A. Martin of New York and a daughter: Maureen Levesque of Alaska; 2 brothers: Manuel Martin, Jr. and Ernest Martin both of Westport; 2 sisters: Angimae Kane of Bristol and Louise Costa of Somerset; 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 9 A.M. from the POTTER FUNERAL HOME, 81 Reed Road, Westport, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Calling Hours will be Monday 4-7 P.M.