Obituary of Gary D. Martel

Gary D. Martel, 46, of Woodstock Ave, Putnam, died unexpectedly, Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. He was born July 21, 1963 in Putnam, son of Elizabeth (Aubin) Martel and the late Delphis Martel, Sr. He made his home in Putnam most of his life. He was a truck driver for the Fairview Farm in Woodstock. Gary's hobbies and likes were Monster trucks, off-roading, hot rods and fixing up cars. He attended Woodstock Grammar School and graduated from Ellis Technical School, Danielson in 1981 as a mechanic. In addition to his mother, he leaves his companion of 15 years: Kathleen Dunn; daughters: Jacqueline Martel of Danielson; Jennifer Provost of Dayville; his siblings: Joseph Martel, Norman Martel, Roger Martel all of Woodstock; Robert Martel of Garland, TX, Joann Martel of Putnam; Betty Brison of Dayville, granddaughters: Madilyn and Kaelyn Provost. He was predeceased by brothers, Ronald and Delphis, Jr. and father Delphis, Sr. The Funeral will be Friday, March 19, 2010 at 12:00 noon from the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 PM in ST Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence Street, Putnam. Calling hours Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial in Center Cemetery, Woodstock, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com