Loretta LaVair Martin
Born: December 15, 1935
Died: January 13, 2001
Married: Frederick E. Martin, August 15, 1953
Children: Jean Martin, Tina Faulkner, William Martin, Paul Martin, Phillip Martin, Gordon Martin, Daniel Martin
Loretta LaVair Martin was a long-time resident of Saranac Lake.
Adirondack Daily Enterprise, January 15, 2001
Frederick E. Martin, Loretta (LaVair) Martin
SARANAC LAKE - Frederick E. And Loretta (LaVair) Martin died of natural causes within minutes of each other Saturday Jan. 13, 2001 at their home in Clifton Springs, where they lived for the past six years. Both died following lengthy illnesses.
Mr. And Mrs. Martin were married on Aug. 15, 1953 and are survived by two daughters, Jean Martin of Palmyra and Tina Faulkner of Clifton Springs; five sons, William Martin of Rochester, Paul Martin of Rochester, Phillip Martin of Fairport, Gordon Martin of Lima and Daniel Martin of Lake Clear; three grandsons, William, Kyle, and Matthew Martin; four granddaughters, Kaitlyn Martin, Meghan Walker, Jillian Martin and Kendra Martin and several nieces and nephews.
Born on Dec. 15, 1935, in St. Regis Falls, Mrs. Martin was the daughter of Alfred and Ida (St. Germaine) LaVair. She had been employed at Saranac Lake Jewelry, the American Management Association and the Adirondack Medical Center as an assistant in the pharmacy until her retirement. She is also survived by three brothers, Harold LaVair of Saranac Lake, Melvin LaVair of Nashua, N.H. and Kenneth LaVair of Tupper Lake.
She was predeceased by five brothers and sisters. She was 65 years old.
Born on Dec. 7, 1928, in Saranac Lake, Mr. Martin was the son of Benjamin and Margaret (McDonald) Martin. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army. He had been employed by North Country Community College for many years until his retirement. He is also survived by three brothers, Francis Martin of Saranac Lake, Benjamin of Valparaiso, Ind. and Douglas Martin of Savana, Mo. and one sister, Marjorie Pierson of Senior, Ga. He was predeceased by his brother Henry.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held for the Martins at St. John’s Cemetery, Lake Clear, in May.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Way Ontario and Yates County Hospice or High Peaks Hospice in care of Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 40 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY, 12983.