John E. Martin Sr.

| 07 Aug 2019 | 01:22

    John E. Martin Sr. passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at his home in South Blooming Grove. He was 86 years old.

    The son of Andrew Campbell Martin and Marion Evans, he was born Feb. 27, 1933, in Glasgow, Scotland.

    John was an Art Preparer for the Whitney Museum in New York City. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons in Scotland as well as a member of the British Army during the Korean War.

    Survivors include; his wife Florence at home, daughter Christine Martin and her husband David Rutherford of Glasgow, Scotland, and grandchild Dana Martin.

    He is predeceased by his son John E. Martin Jr.

    Visitation and funeral service were held Aug. 9, at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe.

    Cremation followed at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

    Arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home (845-782-8185; www.ssqfuneralhome.com).