Robert A. Martin, 74 of Mattapoisett, died peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022. He was the loving husband of Deborah (Nunes) Martin.
Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Arthur and Marion (McKenna) Martin, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.
Bob worked as a carpenter at Roger Williams Medical Center, and was the Mattapoisett Herring Inspector for many years. Bob was an avid bowler, playing at the Brunswick Fairhaven Lanes and Wonder Bowl. He enjoyed farming his hay fields, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife; his children, Bethany DeCola and her husband Brian of Riverside, IL, Meghan Harrington and her husband Matt of Andover, CT, and Kristen Wingate and her husband Chase of Fairhaven; his brothers John Martin of Bow, NH, and Arthur Martin of Dartmouth; and his grandchildren, Giada, Marthea, Willem, Mila, Ainsley, Elia, Liam, Julian, and Piper.
He is predeceased by his son, Seth Robert Martin.
His Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 26th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church at 10 AM, and burial in St. Anthony's Cemetery. His visiting hours will be Friday from 4-8 PM.
Flowers are acceptable, but if you would like to make a donation in Bob's memory, please do so to the Joe Andruzzi Foundation