DONALD MARTIN

March 23, 1949 - May 15, 2012

Donald Martin, 63 of Plainville passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 15, 2012 at the V.A. Hospital in West Haven. He was the beloved husband of Barbara ( Norton) Martin for twenty seven years. Donald served proudly in the Marine Corp. in Vietnam and he worked as a letter carrier for the U.S, Postal Service for over twenty years. He was a member of the American Legion of Plainville and the D.A.V. Donald was an avid traveler and loved fishing and Nascar racing and the New York Giants. He is survived by his wife Barbara, a son Aron Martin and his wife Heather and a daughter Teasha Martin and one grandson Ebon Martin and a brother Daniel Martin. Donald also leaves behind cherished friends; Diane Roth, Bob, Henry, Bobby, Brent and Donnie and his beloved companions Cooper, Sabrina and Grayson. Donald was predeceased by his cherished Basset Hound Molly. A prayer service will take place on Monday May 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St New Britain, Ct. Calling hours will take place on Sunday from 5:00-8:00 PM. Burial will be at the convenience of the family with full military honors with the American flag presented to his wife. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Donald's memory to Disabled American Vets PO Box 145447 Cincinnati, Ohio 45250. To send online condolences please go to www.venskunasfuneralhome.com