WILLIAM MARTIN Obituary: Lafourche Parish, La.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Daily Comet, Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.

13 Nov 04 2004


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November 08. 2004 12:18PM

William Martin

William Joseph Martin, 90, a native and life-long resident of Chauvin, died at 
3:10 p.m., Nov. 5, 2004, at his home in Chauvin.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his brother, Shelly Martin of Chauvin; children, Rosaline 
Martin Wingerter of Houma, Linda Nell Martin Rodrigue of Houma, Merlin James 
Martin and Sterling Paul Martin of Chauvin, Cynthia Martin Bourg of Houma, 
Pamela Martin of Grand Isle and Rhonda Martin Dunn of Thibodaux; 14 
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and 18 
step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Authement Martin; parents, Louis 
Joseph Martin and Virginia Chauvin Martin; daughter, Barbara Ann Martin; 
grandchild, Dustin Trevor Hebert; brothers, Eddie, Israel, Calvin, David and 
Charlie Martin; and sisters, Felicia Martin Lapeyrouse, Mae Martin Hebert and 
Nora Martin.

He was a father and friend to all his children and grandchildren. He was a crew 
boat owner/operator for the Texas Company, a commercial fisherman and fur 
trapper. He worked to build the historic Andrew Higgins landing crafts in New 
Orleans during World War II. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.