Roger Arthur Martin (A.K.A. “Ramjet”, Age 70) from Jacksonville, FL (originally from Baltic, CT) passed away peacefully from this life to his heavenly Lord and God on September 14, 2019 after a short and unexpected Illness.  He leaves behind his beloved son, Roger John Selleck (RJ); the joy of his life & granddaughter Farrah Ann Selleck, and a “peace” of his heart, Eileen Beaulieu Ackley.

Roger is pre-deceased by his Father, Leonard Martin, Sr. He is survived by his dear mother, Marie-Blanche Martin (Baltic, CT) and 7 loving siblings: Leonard Martin, Jr. and wife Ellen (Enfield, CT); Alice Mattson and husband, Richard (Uncasville, CT); Donald Martin (Moultonborough, NH); Diane Reed, and fiancé, Paul Scottsburg (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina); Marie Brunswick and husband John (Crystal Falls, MI); John Martin (Baltic, CT); Paul Martin, and wife Veronica (Baltic, CT). Roger is also survived by 12 nephew and nieces, and 9 great nieces and nephews.

Roger will be most remembered for his enthusiasm and fun-filled, adventurous life, especially with his friends and co-workers. During his 52 years as a Union Ironworker (Hartford, CT Local #15), he enjoyed the challenges of each job, and working outdoors.

Each decade of his life was highlighted by something unique and different. During his adolescent years, he played French Horn for several drum and bugle corps. Then, he traveled to Peru for 4 months to visit and learn the local culture from and with his missionary Uncle and Roman Catholic priest, Rev. Roger Martin. (His namesake)

Roger graduated from High School at Norwich Free Academy (NFA) in Norwich, CT. Within a couple of years after High School, Roger served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era.

Whether traveling across CT or the USA in his Chevy van with his dog, Lady to work construction or to visit family & friends, he always found time to attend Mass at the nearest Roman Catholic Church.

During his later years, his love of nature led him to study the daily uses and culture of herbs. As an herbalist, he attended many on-line and academic conferences in the US and China. In May 2016 he spent several weeks attending the University of Shanghai’s “Advanced Chinese Herbal Medicine” Training Program.

On Friday, October 18, 2019, waking hours will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Guillot’s Funeral Home on 75 South B Street, Taftville, CT. 06380. On Saturday morning, there will be no waking hours and no procession from Guillot’s Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Church prior to Mass.

On Saturday, October 19 at 11:00 am, a Christian Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church located on 70 West Main Street, Baltic, CT. Mass will be immediately followed by Christian burial rites and military honors in St. Mary’s Cemetery about 1 mile from the church.

Religious & burial services will be followed by a reception and buffet luncheon for all Roger’s relatives and friends at the Moose Lodge, on 115 Fitchville Rd., in Bozrah, CT 06334. All family and friends are welcome to attend!

(NOTE: If your plan on attending the reception/luncheon, could you please RSVP by sending an E-mail to Marie at [email protected] , or leave a message with Lenny at 860-306-2578. This will help us determine how much food to cater in)

In lieu of flowers, Roger has requested all donations be sent to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. Donations can be made by Phone at 800-805-5856, or to send by mail or on line, please go to St. Jude’s web site for more details  www.stjude.org . Donation acknowledgements can be sent to Roger John Selleck, P.O. Box 384, Baltic, CT 06330.