Roger J. Martin of Nackawic passed away August 30, 2010 at his home. Born in 1960 at Campbellton, NB, he was a son of Lauza (Martel) Martin and the late Benoit Martin. Roger enjoyed playing ball, hockey and badminton and spending time with his family and friends. Roger is survived by his mother, Lauza Martin (Don Lavigne), Nackawic; two children, Monica Martin (Timothy Tilma) and Jérémie Martin (Brittany Peters), both of Kingston, ON; the mother of his children, Suzie Jean; two grandchildren, Caedyn Tilma and Caileigh Tilma; two sisters, Lynn Lemey (Jéan) and Linda Martin, both of Drummondville, PQ; four brothers, Gerard Martin (Michelle), Grand Prairie, AB, Henry Martin (Amy), Fredericton, Jéan Martin (Melanie), Moncton and Denis Martin (Gloria), Nackawic; his friend, Peggy; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a brother, Robert Martin and a nephew, Whylie Martin.
Visiting hours will be held at Flewelling Funeral Home, 585 Otis Drive, Nackawic, NB on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Simon and St. Jude Catholic Church, Nackawic on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Roger, the family has suggested West Minor Hockey or Nackawic High School Badminton. www.flewellingswan.com