Friday, February 26. 2010Elmer A. Martel
Mr. Martel is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; one son, Timothy Martel and his wife, Connie, of Oregon; one daughter, Melanie Cole and her husband, Mike, of Ogdensburg; three sisters, Pearl LeBell of Syracuse, Ester Reiley, of Elmont, NY and Lorraine LaRose of Ogdensburg; four grandchildren, Timothy C. Martel, of Washington, Melissa Y. Martel, of Washington, Cassandra M. Peck of Rouses Point and Alexander M. Cole of Ogdensburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Norm Martel. Mr. Martel was born on October 27, 1919 in Ogdensburg, the son of Elzear and Lulu Charlebois Martel. He graduated from OFA in 1938. Upon graduation he went to work for Algonquin Paper in Ogdensburg (which later became Diamond International). He left Diamond International to enlist in the US Navy. In 1943, he served in the Pacific Theater and attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer and saw action in Guam and Okinawa. After his discharge from the Navy, he returned to work for Diamond International. In 1962, he was named Plant Manager of the Ogdensburg Plant. In 1978, after the closing of the Ogdensburg Plant he was transferred as Manager of the Plattsburgh Plant. He retired in 1982. Mr. Martel married Patricia Denny of Heuvelton on October 22, 1974. They later renewed their vows on October 19, 1995 at Notre Dame Church with Rev. Ivan Bouyea officiating. He served as a Director on the St. Lawrence National Bank Board. Mr. Martel was a member and Past President of the Ogdensburg Rotary Club as well as the Ogdensburg Country Club. He was also a life member of the Ogdensburg Elks Club where he served on various committees. Memberships also included Lodge #705 Royal Order of Arch Masons, Media Temple Shrine Club of Watertown and the Royal Order of Jesters. His hobbies included golf, wood carving, hunting, fishing and playing poker. Donations may be made in his memory to Notre Dame Heritage Fund and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. Guestbook Entries
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Mel...we want to offer our condolences to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Lori & Pat Hackett
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2010-03-01 11:50
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Patty, Tim and Melanie,
I was sorry to read on-line of Elmer's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Sincere Sympathy, Rosemary
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Rosemary Knowlton
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2010-03-01 11:51
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Patty, Tim, and Melanie. I am so sorry I wasn't able to be there to say good bye. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Elmer gave me some wonderful memories as did all of you and I will be forever grateful. He will be missed by all. Love and Sympathy, Mike
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Mike Lemke
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2010-03-02 22:34
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Pat, Mel and family, how sad I was to read of Elmer's passing. I have drifted from Ogdensburg but think of you folks often. My prayers are with you over the loss of husband/dad, may you know that Jesus will give you comfort at this time.
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Thomas Saxby
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2010-03-04 08:41
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I hope and pray you are all doing well with the loss of this dear man. I have vague memories of Norm as a young child . He was always so kind to my sister Barbara and me. Norm and I are cousins, Norms mother Lula and my grandmother were sisters. My mother was Rena Martel married to Hector Sholette.You are in my prayers Love & God Bless. Joyce Sholette Herringer
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Joyce SHolette Herringer
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2010-03-04 14:50
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Funeral services for Elmer A. Martel, age 90, of 400 John
Street, Ogdensburg, will be held on Tuesdsay, March 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at
Notre Dame Church with Rev. F. James Shurtleff officiating.
