Honor,

I just learned of Bill’s passing.  I’m very sorry. Bill was wonderful and a blessing in my life. He made all the difference and his inspiration lives in our hearts and words. He was a light in the darkness and a friend forever. If you need anything please reach out. If you come to the south we would be happy to help show you around.

Dr. Martin helped me to complete my undergraduate honor's thesis, which focused on Irish literature. Not only was he incredibly helpful and kind throughout the process, but he went above and beyond to work with me on the final edits of my draft during the spring of 2020. Due to the pandemic, classes and advisement moved remote, but Dr. Martin called me from his home phone to check in and talk through my edits, in addition to emails and virtual feedback. He was such an incredibly intelligent, thoughtful and helpful advisor, one of the best professors that I have ever had. In addition to his advisement on my paper, he also gave me great career advice, and I am so grateful to have been able to learn from him.

I have many fond memories of Bill, Honor, and their family. Bill and Honor were chosen as my godparents, and I could not have asked for a better example. I am forever appreciative of all the love and support shown to me and my family. Bill was an upstanding person and I always aspired to be like him.

Dr. Martin was my favorite literature professor at Niagara University.  I was lucky enough to take several of his classes. His love for literature and teaching truly shone through. I also appreciated the way he connected with his students. As a "kid" from the small town of Lyndonville, NY, he was able to connect with me over the local cobblestone houses of which he was a fan. He truly made a difference in my educational career. It was an honor to have known him.
--Patrick Whipple, '98

Dear Martin Family, 

I’m so deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Martin’s passing. 

I will always remember Dr. Martin’s genuine kindness and compassion toward his students. He was such a beloved mentor to many, and he will be sincerely missed. He’s one of the reasons I’m a writer today.

Something I still talk about all the time is how Dr. Martin went out of his way (several times) to check in on me after I went through a rough breakup in senior year! He was such an incredibly sweet person. 

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I will be thinking of you all during this time. 

Best wishes,
Sara

Dear Honor and family,

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved husband and father.  It was our pleasure and privilege to be your neighbors on Leete Road for years.  Bill was always the kindest and most friendly person anyone could wish to have as a friend .  He left this world way too early...

Tony and Linda Gullo

Dr. Martin is quite literally the reason I am an English teacher. He was without a doubt, the best professor and mentor I ever had in my entire education.  He will be incredibly missed.

Dr. Martin was my favorite professor/teacher of all time.  He was an amazing intellect and this news saddens me immeasurably.  The remembrance video is a nice snapshot of a life well-lived.  My condolences to the Martin family.  Jeremy A. Colby '96

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William J. Martin PhD

10 julio, 1945 – 29 octubre, 2024

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