Warren N. Martin

Warren N. Martin, 86, of Waterford, CT, formerly of Hollywood, FL and West Hartford, CT, died Easter Sunday, April 24th, 2011 at his home in Waterford. Born in Hartford, CT on February 15, 1925, he was the son of the late Leslie and Mary Martin. He was a graduate of Hall High, where he was co-captain of the golf team and a member of the basketball team. Following graduation he was drafted into the Army and served overseas during World War II. He then went on to attend Brown University, graduating in three years. Following college, he met and married Gladys Stavnitsky, and proceeded onto a career at Conn General, retiring as an officer. He and Gladys lived in Hollywood for 24 years until her death in 2001. After his retirement, Warren worked as a Bankruptcy Trustee, and later volunteered as a guardian ad litem, protecting and serving children in need (a role he cherished). He was an avid sports fan, his favorites being Red Sox games and golf tournaments. His sense of humor and gentle nature will be missed by all who loved him. He was pre-deceased by his wife and best friend of 50 years, Gladys Martin, a son, John Martin, and a sister, Florence Newberry. He is survived by two sons, Bill Martin and his wife Pat, of East Lyme, and David Martin, of Middletown, CT, and seven grandchildren, Jessica, Corey, John, Brandon, Carly, Jesse, and Tina. He is also survived by five brothers and sisters, Les Martin and his wife Jean, Donald Martin and his wife Janet, Dorothy Leavenworth, Bernice Pehl, and Mary and her husband Dick Ellington, and a sister in law Janice Wabrek. The family would like to extend special thanks to Atria at Crossroads Place for a 10 year relationship of support and services, and to Cecil Nelson-Quartey, who provided 24 hour care and companionship for the last eight months. A Graveside Service will be held with full military honors on Thursday, April 28 at 10:00 am. in Fairview Cemetery 200 Whitman Ave. West Hartford. A Memorial Service will follow at the First Baptist Church of West Hartford 90 North Main St. West Hartford at 11:00 am. There are no calling hours. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, West Hartford has care of arrangements. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Waterford Country School, P.O. Box 408, 78 Hunt’s Brook Rd., Quaker Hill, CT.

Warren N. Martin

April 24, 1925 - April 24, 2011