Thomas Carroll Martin Sr.

Thomas C. Martin Sr., 88, of Fitchburg, MA died on December 1st, surrounded by his family who loved and adored him. 

Tom was born on February 19th,1936 and was the third son of Harvey F. and Helen (Dempsey) Martin of Sterling, MA. He was predeceased by his parents, his older brothers John and Frank, and his first-born child. 

He is survived by his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 65 years, Paula Sullivan Martin, and his children Julie and her companion Tom Lomaglio, Maureen Babincsak and her husband Mark, Mary Beth Curran and her husband John, Thom and his wife Debbie, John and his wife Erin, and Sarah and her partner KB. 

Tom was a proud grandfather of William Babincsak, Jordan Doherty and her husband Ryan, Daniel Curran and Molly Dempsey, Emmett and Rory Martin, and Liam and Connor Martin. He adored his great grandchildren Oisín and Shea Bea. He also leaves his sisters-in-law Elaine Berube, Ann Mahan, Audrey Sullivan, and many nieces and nephews on the Sullivan and Martin sides. 

Tom graduated from St. Bernard’s High School where he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and St. Anselm College where he played four years of basketball. He was a local IAABO Board 44 basketball referee for over forty years and shared his love of the game with many others. Tom retired from Worcester County Engineering Department where he enjoyed his time working outdoors in service to the community. In his post-retirement years, he was up early to drive his school bus. Not one to slow down, Tom spent his time attending family celebrations, games, graduations, birthdays, recitals, and more; his goal was to be present for those he loved. 

A man of deep faith, Tom believed in the power of prayer and believed tomorrow would bring a better day. He loved vacationing down the Cape, taking a ride to Maine with his wife, floating in the ocean, maintaining the pool for his kids and grandkids and great grandchildren to enjoy, sharing a meal with loved ones, and raising a glass to health and peace. He loved and he was loved. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance and The CJ Moody Fund.

Calling hours will be at Brandon Funeral Home on Friday, December 6th from 4-7 PM. 

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernard Parish at St. Camillus, 333 Mechanic Street, Fitchburg, MA, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM. The burial will follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery, 96 Goodrich St., Fitchburg, MA. 

Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor, and Daniel Serina, Funeral Directors.