Mr Jeffery Blake Martin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On August 29, 2016, Jeffery Martin, 53, passed away suddenly at his home in Nashville, TN. He was born in Lawrence, MA and raised in Lenox where he was a 1981 graduate of Lenox Memorial High School. During his childhood he enjoyed being a member of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, delivering newspapers, and chatting with his customers as he walked his route. Jeff signed up for the early entry program into the United States Navy and left for active duty one week after graduation. Upon completion of his six year tour of duty he located in Hadley, MA where he first worked at Louie’s Foods in Hadley, meeting his first love and future wife there, Laura Kotarba. He later worked as a cook/chef at local eateries including the Ann Fields Restaurants. Jeff and his wife eventually moved to Nashville where they resided for the past twenty years and he was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Parish. He continued to enjoy cooking and preparing meals for special occasions and birthdays and always found time to be with his wife and daughter. Together they enjoyed travelling and learning about the places and sights around them. Besides his wife Laura and daughter Jada, both of Nashville, he is survived by his mother Lillian O’Connell Martin of Lenox; his father Peter Martin, Jr. of Pittsfield; brothers George Martin of Hadley, Peter “Hank” Martin III of Becket, and Damian Martin of Lenox; mother in law Linda Russell of Arkansas; father in law Michael Kotarba of Hadley; brother in law Michael Kotarba of Amherst; several Aunts, Uncles, and cousins; and his “Little Bit” who will also miss him. The funeral of Mr. Jeffery Blake Martin, formerly of Lenox, will be Saturday morning at 8 am from the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 at St. Ann’s Church celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor John J. Bonzagni, Pastor. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Hadley. Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday evening from 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Sumner County Humane Society, 16 Volunteer Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37035.

Mr Jeffery Blake Martin

March 15, 1963 - August 29, 2016