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David P. Martin, 52, of Whitinsville, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at the Milford Regional Medical Center, after a long battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Susan Martin of Whitinsville

David served in the United States Coast Guard and had worked at Princeton Instruments. He was a member of the National Horseshoe Pitcher Association and the Central Mass Horseshoe Association. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and camping.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two children, Carly Martin of Ellington, CT. and Trevor Martin of Whitinsville. He also leaves a brother, William Martin and his wife Jean of North Attleboro, and his sisters, Doreen White of Leicester and Lorna Lurz and her husband Jerry of Orting, Washington as well as many beloved nieces ,nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 4th from 5-8p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 6th at 10:00a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church of Hopkinton. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or dana-farber.org