Calling hours set Saturday, May 5 for William S. Martin, 68

William S. Martin, 68, of Old Forge, NY passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012, with his beloved wife Linda by his side.

William was born on September 23, 1943 in Tupper Lake, NY, a son of Stanley and Mary (Hough) Martin.

He graduated in 1963 from Tupper Lake High School, where he was honored as “Athlete of the Decade” for his outstanding athletic ability in football, basketball and track.

William served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War.

He married Linda Clark on July 4, 1980 in Old Forge. William established and operated “Bill Martin Excavating,” a business that was very special to his heart. As one friend and customer wrote about Bill, “Your fingerprints are all over this town, and what a beautiful place it is because of you.”William was also a member of the American Legion and the Thendara Golf Club, where he served on the board for years.

A great pleasure in his life was spending time with his friends and family. A man with a tough exterior, those who knew William saw a compassionate man who cared tremendously for his community, friends and family.

In addition to his wife Linda, he is survived by his children, Colin (Tricia) Clark, Whitney (Brian) Ossias, and Karra (Todd) Detrick; six grandchildren, Carter, Abigail, Rebekah, Hayden, Elias and Ava; three brothers, James, Michael, and Charles; and his furry friend, Lola.

The family wishes to acknowledge the kind and compassionate care given to William by Community Hospice, especially Bonnie Mackin, Dr. Thomas Socash and Laura Cooper of the Old Forge Health Center, and Bill’s many caring friends, especially Kathy DeVincenzi, Gary Feeney, and Mark Hannah, who taught us all the meaning of true friendship.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on May 6, 2012 at Riverview Cemetery, Old Forge.

Calling hours will be Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home in Old Forge.

Friends are asked to consider a donation in Bill’s memory to Community Hospice or the Herkimer County Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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