Robert Martin

Robert K. Martin, age 52, of 32 Franklin Ave, Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at home.

Born in Saranac Lake, New York on June 28, 1959, he was the son of Robert and Jacqueline (Miner) Martin. He married Wendy Fletcher August 26, 1978 in Saranac Lake, NY.

Robert worked for the Village of Saranac Lake for over 25 years. At the time of his death he was the Superintendent of Department of Public Works. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved his "cartoons". He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was also an avid bowler and had participated in many local bowling leagues.

He is survived by his wife Wendy, two sons Robert H. and his wife Carrie and Dustin and his wife Darla of Saranac Lake, NY, one daughter Channa Martin of Saranac Lake, NY, his father and mother Robert and Jacqueline Martin of Saranac Lake, two brothers Dennis Martin and his wife Sarah of Moriah, NY and Christopher Martin and wife his Jennifer of New Milford, CT, one sister Michelle Kentile and her husband Brian of Saranac Lake, NY, and four grandchildren Tyler, Marissa, Brady and Tristanna.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Thursday, 12, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday at St. Bernard's Church with Rev. Mark Reilly officiating. Burial will take place in St. Bernard's Cemetery at a later date.

Friends wishing to remember Robert K. Martin may make memorial contributions to High Peaks Hospice, American Cancer Society or the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.