Donald Roy Martin
December 9, 1940 ~ September 25, 2022
Born in: Eau Clair, Pennsylvania
Donald R. Martin, 81, of Cooperstown passed away on September 25, 2022 at UPMC Northwest, Seneca.
Donald was born on December 9, 1940, in Butler County, to the late Charles and Margaret M. (Wade) Martin.
He married the love of his life, the former Carol A. Deeter on June 3, 1960. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2020, leaving a whole in his heart.
In earlier years, he was employed by the Deeter Homes as a Carpenter. Donald later retired from the Valley Grove School District's Maintenance Department.
Donald was hardworking, very funny, and the kind of person everyone loved to be around. He loved to spend time with his family and his significant other, Patricia Master. They will all miss him so much. When he wasn't working or building Cadillac trucks, Donald could be found playing his electric fender guitar. He was an avid guitarist and loved to play when ever he was given the chance.
Left to cherish his wonderful memory is his significant other, Patricia Master of Franklin; his son, Terry Martin of Oil City; his daughters, Sue Shirey of Cochranton and Cindy Baker and her husband, Rob of Cochranton; his grandchildren, Jason Shirey of Oil City, Brad Baker of Cochranton, and Emily Baker of Cochranton; his sister, Irene Rosenberger and her husband, Robert of Franklin; and his nephews, Shawn Rosenberger of Idaho and Shane Rosenberger of Oregon; as well as several cousins.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Donald is preceded in death by the majority of his extended family.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA, 16323, from 10 am - 11 am. Memorial services will be held immediately following the visitation at the funeral home at 11 am with Retired Rev. Joe Martin, Jr., officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made in Donald's memory to the charity of one's choice.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Donald's Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.
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We are so sorry. Don was such a sweet, kind soul, and so good to our mother. He brought joy back into her life, and we can never thank him enough for that. We hope sharing memories with friends and loved ones brings smiles to your faces and peace to your hearts. God Bless.
So sorry for your loss. Don and Carole were good friends . We enjoyed spending time with them at auctions, races and just sitting around playing music. He will be sadly missed by our family. We. love your family very much . My heart breaks for you. May God give you strength in this difficult time.
Maryland Brenizer Chambers
Uncle Don, you will be missed but not forgotten by living in our hearts and memories forever. You left a legacy that we all aspire to in leaving this earth, family and friends better off than how you found them. Cheers, Shane and Barb Rosenberger
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I worked with Don and Carol many years at Cooperstown Elementary. They were such a couple, always doing things together. Deepest sympathy to the family during this sad time…
I remember Uncle Don as always being vibrant, upbeat and full of energy. He was fun to be around. I’m very saddened by his passing, but feel so blessed to have had him as my dear Uncle. Wishing my cousins, their families and loved ones, strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time. He may be gone, but will never be forgotten. (Shawn and Marilyn Rosenberger)