BUXTON – Marc J. Martin, formerly of South Portland, 62, passed away on March 6, 2022 in Naples, Fla.

Marc was born on May 2, 1959 in Portland, son of the late Joseph and Mary Arlene (Glynn) Martin. He graduated from South Portland High School in 1978. A few years after graduation, Marc was enjoying a few beverages at the Ground Round while eating a plain cheeseburger and fries. Looking up, he saw Linda Roberts and immediately asked her to dance. The ever-stubborn man he was, he didn’t take the hint and was persistent with her until she said yes. Little did either of them know, but that night would be the beginning of a 40-year marriage. Linda and Marc were married in August of 1981 and made their home in Gorham, then South Portland, where they raised their sons, Brian and Andrew, on the foundations of love and honest hard work.

With a high school education, Marc began his career with a part-time position working for Sears and Roebuck’s on nights and weekends as a collection specialist and later, for a local credit union. Over the years, with determination and hard-work, he served several area credit unions as vice president and president. He used his conservative foundations as a means to teach his children the value of hard work and being financially responsible.

As his family grew, he was able to provide a great life for his wife and children. He always allowed his sons to have whatever toys they wanted, but he used this as a way to teach them to be responsible. Most kids as they are growing up do not have a bank book where they make payments to their parents – but most kids weren’t raised by someone like Marc Martin. Marc made sure his kids never went without, but there was always a price. He gave them a payment booklet, and required them to make monthly payments for ATV’s or any other larger purchase they made. These lessons provided Brian and Andrew a great foundation of financial responsibility.

Marc could fix anything. Whether it be a business, a project around the house, or simply the clock on the stove. Throughout his career, he successfully improved assets and loan portfolios for credit unions, and outside of work, he was never afraid to jump in on any projects. If he couldn’t fix something around the house, he gladly accepted the position of supervisor while someone else did the job. As an example, as Brian and his fiancé Morgan’s house was being renovated, he had no qualms about watching the work be done with an ice-cold Miller Lite in hand, of course.

Several years ago, Marc learned that he may not have much longer to live. At the age of 57, he learned that he would die if he didn’t have a kidney transplant. Without hesitation or solicitation from other family members, Marc’s sister, Dee Dee, stepped up and donated one of her kidneys. Hands down, this gave Marc and his family an extra five years. Her selflessness provided Linda five more years with a husband, and gave Brian and Andrew five more years with their Dad. Linda, Brian, Andrew and the whole Martin and Roberts family is forever grateful for Dee Dee and the love she has for her brother.

When a person is faced with significant health challenges, they learn to enjoy the simple things in life. Marc had many enjoyments throughout his life: travelling, collecting cash, Fox News, New England sports, boating, golf, guns, his beloved German Shepherds, camping and collecting Corvette’s and other cars.

After retirement in 2012, he could be found running errands in South Portland and dropping by for breakfast with Morgan and Brian or picking up his extra crispy pepperoni pizza from Pizza Joint. He’d take a drive from Buxton to South Portland just to visit Andrew at Broadway Gardens. He’d book cruises for Linda and the boys just to watch Linda and Brian kill it on the dance floor. He was the glue that held his siblings together, always keeping in touch with his brothers and sisters.

Simply put, Marc loved his family and the many wonderful things life has to offer. He was a supportive and loving husband to Linda and a firm, fair and loving dad to Brian and Andrew. He lived by the mantra, “Live for today, not tomorrow – but always have a nest egg”. His contributions to this world will never be forgotten. He will be deeply missed.

In addition to his parents, Marc is predeceased by his brother, Peter Martin.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Martin of Buxton; son, Brian Martin and fiancé Morgan of South Portland and Andrew Martin of South Portland; siblings William Campbell of Scarborough, Maureen Pattee of Portland, Michael Martin and wife Pamela of Scarborough, Steven Martin and wife Mary of Standish, Denise Martin of Gray, Patrice Martin and husband John of Cumberland Foreside, Lisa Ciriello and husband Tony of Saco. He is also survived by several extended family members and many friends.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, March 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Celebration of Marc’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date at Highland Memorial Park. To view Marc’s memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit http://www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the

Maine Transplant Program,

19 West St.,

Portland, ME 04102 or

American Diabetes Association,

P.O. Box 7023

Merrifield, VA 22116-7023

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