Francis L. “Frankie” Martin Obituary (1940 - 2024)

Francis L. Frankie Martin, 83, a resident of Chelmsford, formerly of Lowell, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends. Frankie was born in Lowell on December 15, 1940, and was the son of the late Joseph Martin, Sr. and Margaret (Johnson) Martin. He was employed as an assembler for both Synphonics and Raytheon for many years. After his retirement from Raytheon, Frankie was a crossing guard for the Lowell Police Department for almost twenty years before his recent retirement in February, 2024 due to declining health. He worked in landscaping as well as serving as a volunteer as an auxiliary officer with the Billerica Police Department. In his spare time, Frankie enjoyed bowling, cheering on the Red Sox, riding his motorcycle, and camping. He will be dearly missed by all, especially his friends at Dunkin Donuts, including Frank Buker and Brian Purtell. Frankie leaves his siblings, Robert Martin of Arizona, Raymond Martin of Lowell, Rita Buckley of Florida, Maureen Demers of Lowell, Eileen Martin of Lowell, and Judith Martin of Rhode Island, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his longtime friend, Elizabeth Farrell who was his caretaker, and her family, Jeff Hogan, Brittany Watson, and Emma Hogan, as well as longtime friends Denise and David Pelletier, and Paul Corcoran whom he met bowling in the 1970s, whose friendship continued until the day of his passing. Sadly, he was predeceased by his siblings, Joseph Martin, Jr., Edward Martin, Patricia Buckley, Donald Martin and Thomas Martin. It being his wish, there will be no services.