Obituary of Joan E. Martin
Joan E. Martin, age 88, formerly of Lee Center, passed away peacefully at the Katherine Luther Home in the Town of Kirkland on April 23, 2022.
Joan was born in Verona, NY on January 21, 1934 to the late Dewey and Eleanor White Carver, and graduated from RFA in 1952. On July 5, 1952, she was united in marriage to Frederick J. Martin at St. Patrick’s Church in Taberg; a blessed union of 66 years until his passing on August 6, 2018.
Joan was an avid reader and enjoyed cross-stitching and knitting.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Susan (William) Simon of Floyd; her sons, William (Anthony Scalise) Martin of Whitesboro, and Scott (Mary) Martin of Lilburn, GA; her grandchildren, Melissa (Jared) Obernesser, and Ryan and Natalie Martin; her step-granddaughter, Chelsea (Brian) Tillson; her great grandson, Luca Obernesser; step-great granddaughter, Riley Tillson; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Sarah Corbin; and a brother, Richard Carver.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Private burial will be in Lee Valley Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.
