Kenneth M. Martins, 71, of Putnam Pike, Greenville, died Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was the father of Rebecca Martins of Glocester.
Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Augustus and Germaine (Baillargeon) Martins. He had lived in Greenville for the past 19 years and had previously lived in Glocester. He served in the US Army Reserves.
Ken was the owner of Martins Tire and Service for over 40 years before retiring. He enjoyed boating on Waterman Lake. He was a founding member of Snake Hill Winemakers Association. He was a Ford and Gran Torino enthusiast. He was a former coach for the All American Soap Box Derby, past President for Citizens for the Preservation of Waterman Lake and a member of the Glocester Lions Club. Ken loved being on the lake. He was always spending time with friends, family, his daughter Becky and her significant other Adam.
He is also survived by his sisters: Gayle Clary of Seekonk, MA, Elaine Thibodeau of Seekonk, MA, Sharon Poirier of Attleboro, MA, sister-in-law, Eileen Martins and many close nieces and nephews. He was the twin brother of the late Keith Martins and brother of the late Marilyn Mattos.
A funeral service will be held Monday at 6pm in the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Rt 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Visitation will be Monday 3-6pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Citizens for the Preservation of Waterman Lake, PO Box 82, Harmony, RI 02829