Kirk David Martin, 38, of New Bedford died Thursday April 3, 2003. He was the companion of Paula Robillard of New Bedford, and son of Patricia (Lariviere) Niles of Margate, Florida, and the late John C. Martin.
Mr. Martin was born in New Bedford and had lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
He was a member of the Church of the Crossroads.
Mr. Martin was employed as a commercial fisherman on various fishing vessels out of the Port of New Bedford.
Survivors include his mother; his companion; 2 sons, Kirk Howe of New Bedford and Shane Martin of Acushnet; a daughter, Chantel Howe of New Bedford; 3 brothers, Scott Martin of Fairhaven, Wade Martin of Acushnet and Gilly Niles of California; a sister, Darcy Martin of New Bedford; 2 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday April 8, 2003 at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park Street, New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday evening April 7, 2003 from 6-8 PM.