Dudley - William R, Martin passed away on Monday April 13, 2020 at the age of 81 at his home after losing his battle with Leukemia, with his daughter (Debbie) by his side.

William is survived by his wife Nellie (Ferrell) Martin of Dudley; his sister Agnes "Sunshine" Marcoux of Webster, his daughter Deborah and her husband Ambrose Sastamoine of Norridgewock, ME; his other children Katherine and her husband of New York, Doreen and a son William "Billy" Martin Jr., also, his stepdaughters and son, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.  William is predeceased by his brothers Raymond and Andrew Jr., and his parents.

William was born in Webster, MA on January 4, 1939, son of the late Andrew Martin Sr. and Marion (Roy) Martin; he was a graduate of Bartlett High School and served for a time in the National Guard.  William owned a contraction business for many years in 60-70's;  he was also employed by Lusignan Textile of Uxbridge MA for many years as a maintenance worker as well as US Button of Putnam Ct.; he always kept busy doing odd jobs and working at the Grange in Woodstock, CT.

William was always there to lend a helping hand to whoever needed help; he loved to go on drives along back roads of New England, pan for gold and stop at yards sales;  he was a charming and warm hearted person, his beaming smile and great sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Due to the current pandemic a Celebration of Life will be scheduled and announced at a later date.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street Webster, MA.

A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post a message of comfort, share a fond memory, or light a candle in remembrance of William.