Albert R. Martin

He was born June 23, 1943, in Saint-Basile, New Brunswick, Canada, to Albert and Eugénie Lajoie Martin. The youngest in a large family, he was nicknamed Bébé his entire life (which he loved). Over the years, he answered to many names: Albert, Al, Bébé, Dad, Pépère, Mon Oncle.

He attended École Régionale Saint-Basile and trade school in Bathurst, New Brunswick. As a young man, he moved to Maine. In 1969 he married Madeleine Pelletier, and together they raised two daughters. In 1981 Madeleine passed away. Albert married Ginette Theriault in 1989. He spent most of his career as an electrician at DeBlois Electric and White Rock Distilleries in Lewiston, retiring in 2006.

He loved spending time with friends and family, and he made many trips home to New Brunswick each year. He enjoyed camping, classic country music, tinkering in his garage, eating lobster, watching old television shows, and sitting with his cat, Neco. His greatest joy was watching his grandchildren participate in theater, dance, sports, fundraising events, and other activities. He was very proud of them and was thrilled to see them grow up.

He was predeceased by his first wife; his parents; sisters Irena (Aurele) Cyr, Carmen (John) Gervais, Estelle Martin; brothers Gérald (Géraldine) Lee, Fred (Armance) Lee, Réginald Martin, Roger Martin.

Albert leaves behind his wife Ginette Martin, daughters Sandra (Everett) Horrocks, Angela (Jason) Raven; grandchildren Madeleine Horrocks, Emmaline Raven, Nathan Horrocks, Lea Raven, Benjamin Horrocks; brother Jean-Guy (Gisèle Lavoie) Martin; sisters Léanne Bernard, Juliette Martin, Dora Brisebois; sisters-in-law Rolande Martin, Mona Thibault, Therese Theriault, Denise Theriault, Marcelle Theriault, Raymonde (Marc) Rioux; brothers-in-law Paul Pelletier, Gaetan (Nancy) Theriault; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

He was godfather to Lisa Martin, Amanda Pelletier, and Dominic Parent. He was especially close with them and many other nieces and nephews. He spent the last few years living next door to his cherished brother- and sister-in-law, Marc and Raymonde Rioux.

Albert was beloved by all who knew him. He was easygoing and welcoming to all. He frequently helped loved ones with electrical work and other home improvement projects; they never even had to ask. For many years, he was active in the Knights of Columbus. He had a generous heart, wonderful laugh, and sense of humor. He will be remembered as a fun-loving, caring soul who loved to help others.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 9th from 9-11AM at The Fortin Group Funeral Home, 217 Turner St. Auburn, a service will be held at 11AM with a committal at St. Peters

Cemetery to follow.

Donations may be made in Al’s memory to the Michael J Fox foundation for Parkinsons research, or donations may be mailed to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.thefortingroupauburn.com for the Martin family.