Ernest G. Martin, 84, of Westport died peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. He was the husband of Eileen (Carvalho) Martin.
A lifelong resident of Westport, Ernest was the son of the late Manuel and Mary E. (Ferry) Martin. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. Prior to retirement, he was a mechanical engineer for Prelude Lobster Company of Westport and Frank H. Wetmore Company of Fall River. Mr. Martin was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church in Westport.
In addition to his wife, Ernest leaves a daughter: Gail Martin of Westport; 2 granddaughters: Abigail I. Martin-Renoir and Chari L. Hurley; a great granddaughter: Julia Grace Hurley; a brother: Manuel Martin, Jr. of Westport; 2 sisters: Angimae Kane of Bristol and Louise Costa of Somerset; and several nieces and nephews, family members and beloved friends. Ernest was the loving father of the late Robert M. Martin. Departed siblings include the late David Martin, John Martin, James Martin, Joseph Martin, Lilly Smith, Alice Cordeiro and Mary Vieira.
Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral which will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Procession will begin from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Monday, June 6, 2011 from 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Beacon Hospice, 182 N. Main St., Fall River, MA 02720 or to Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720.