Douglass Martin

Former NSB

Branch Manager

Douglass “Doug” Martin of Newtown died of lung cancer January 28, at his home, just three days after celebrating his 76th birthday, surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 25, 1933, in Roanoke, Va., the second son of Reverend Richard S. and Jean (Douglass) Martin.

Mr Martin graduated from South Kent School in 1950 and Princeton University in 1954 where he was a member of Dial Lodge. He worked 20 years for Bridgeport City Trust, and then managed the Southbury branch of Newtown Savings Bank for 20 years. He was active in the area United Way and was a trustee of the Ridley Foundation in New York City.

Mr Martin was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and Newtown Congregational Church, UCC. A talented poet, an extensive reader, an avid bird watcher, a gardener, and tennis player, he loved to dance the Charleston, listen to all kinds of music, and would sing at the drop of a hat. He was great at charades.

Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn “Kate” Martin of Danbury; siblings, Dr Richard Wilson Martin of Salisbury, N.C., John Rogers Martin of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Sarah Jean Martin Cole of Sunset Beach, Hawaii; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Mr Martin’s life was conducted February 3 in the Newtown Congregational Church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Audubon Society, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich CT 06831, or to the charity of one’s choice.

 Arrangements are in care of the Honan Funeral Home, Newtown.

The Newtown Bee        February 6, 2009