90, formerly of Marbury Ave., Pawtucket, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 peacefully after a long illness.  He was the beloved husband of the late Olga (Azarian) Mahdesyan. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Manoog and Zarouhy (Surmeian) Mahtesian.

Martin was chief engineer at Fram Corporation in East Providence before retiring in 1985. He was a 1949 graduate of Brown University where he received his B S in Electrical Engineering.  He served in the Army Air Force during WW-II and was a lifelong member of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church where he served as Chairman of the Parish Council; numerous committees; was a member and co-chairman of the Armenian Martyr’s Committee; a member of the Knights of Vartan; and was a longtime board member of Community Counseling Center.

Martin was the devoted father of Karen A. Miller and her husband Lawrence of Lincoln and Linda Grant of Pawtucket; loving grandfather of Jonathan E. Williams and Lindsay M. Aromin; and adored great-grandfather of Eden, Ethan, Therin and Jack.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Wednesday, August 31st at 11 a.m. in Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 70 Jefferson St., Providence, followed by interment with military honors at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.  VISITING HOURS are Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Sports/Scholarship Committee, 159 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, RI 02906.

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