Family/Spouse: WYSOCKI, Randy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. WYSOCKI, Jennifer

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Posted: Saturday, November 1, 2014 1:49 pm


Donald F. "Pete" Martin, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on October 30, 2014, at Eastern Niagara Hospital, Newfane, NY. Pete was born on October 22, 1930, in Wilson, NY, the son of the late Charles and Clara (Frederecks) Martin.

Pete joined the Sanborn Fire Co. on September 28, 1959, where he took his first E F Course from Ed Roll. Over the years, he had taken at least 27 State Courses, including at the N.Y. State Fire Academy in Montour Falls, NY and the National Fire Academy in Emmittsburg, MD. He was appointed Fire Company Foreman in 1966, elected 2nd Asst. Chief in 1969, 1st Asst. Chief in 1972, Chief in 1976, 2nd Asst. Chief in 1978, and Chief from 1979-1982. Other Fire Co. offices he held were Treasurer in 1984, Vice-President 1985-88, President from 1988-92, then Treasurer from 1993-97, President of the Niagara County Fire Chiefs Association in 1983, President of the Niagara County Volunteer Firemen's Association in 1997. He started the Bingo Committee for the Sanborn Fire Co. in 1968 and was Sanborn's first Bingo Chairman, and was still an active Bingo worker. He served on the Line of Duty Committee for both the N.C.V.F.A. and N.C.F.C.A for six years, Chairman for the last three years. He had served on the last six truck committees for Sanborn Fire Co., also on the Building Committee for the New Truck Hall addition. He has served as President of the Niagara County Firemen's Bingo Association for the last six years. In 2003, Pete was the recipient of the Watson Award.

In 1949, Pete played on the Wilson Lakemen Six Man Football team that ran the gamut with three consecutive undefeated seasons. Coached by Walter J. Hutchison, they went on a 17-game winning streak and three straight League Championships. Pete was inducted into the Wilson High School Hall of Fame in 2009.

Pete served his country in the United States Air Force where he was a Radar Operator. He also was employed as an Engineering Technician at Harrison Radiator. Mr. Martin enjoyed golfing, gardening, mowing his lawn, looking at the Autumn leaves, Christmas lights and loved to spend time at the Sanborn Fire Hall. Pete also belonged to the American Legion and Oddfellows.

Pete is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Clara M. Read; they were married on October 27, 1951. He leaves behind his four daughters who he referred to as "Pete's Girls": Pamela (late Peter) Treichler, Elizabeth (Dennis) Lawler, Elena Martin and Wendy (Randy Wysocki) Martin; grand-daughters, Miranda (Thomas) Josker and Jennifer Wysocki; sister, Betty (late Albert) Goater. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Martin was the brother of the late Stanley Martin and Ruth Phillips.

The family will be present Sunday, November 9, 2014, from 12-4:00 PM at the Sanborn Fire Company, 5811 Buffalo St., Sanborn, NY, where funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, with Rev. Matthew Kofahl officiating. Military honors will follow the services. Memorials in Pete's name can be made to Sanborn Fire Company, 5811 Buffalo St., Sanborn, NY. Arrangements through the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Sanborn, NY.

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Donald married READ, Clara Mae on 27 Oct 1951 in Sanborn, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Clara (daughter of READ, Lionel J and SANBORN, Viola) was born on 1 Jan 1933 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Jul 2023 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CLARA MAE MARTIN

Of Newfane, NY, Passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Kenmore Mercy Hospital.  She was born in the family homestead in Sanborn, NY, on January 1, 1933, the daughter of the late Lionel and Viola [Sanborn] Read.
Mrs. Martin graduated from Wilson High School in 1951 and served with the  US Navy Reserves from 1951-1953.
She was a charter member of the Sanborn Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, a life member of the Western New York Ladies Auxiliary, the Rebecca Lodge in Sanborn, the American Legion Post 969 Auxiliary, where her mother paid her dues for the legion from the time she was a baby, until she was married.
Mrs. Martin bowled in several different leagues for over 20 years and loved taking care of her flower garden and doing crafts.
She was the wife of the late Donald F. "Pete" Martin, who died in October of 2014, they were married on October 27, 1951, in the former Sanborn United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Martin is survived by four daughters Pamela Clara (late Peter) Treichler, Elizabeth Violia (late Dennis) Lawler, Elena Ruth Martin and Wendy Ann (Randy Wysocki) Martin, granddaughters; Miranda Clara  Josker and Jennifer Nicole Wysocki, also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was the sister of the late Lionel Leslie and William Clinton Read.
Her family will be present on  Saturday from 1-3 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, with funeral services and Military Honors to follow at 3:00 PM.
Memorials may be made in her name to Niagara Hospice.
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Charles + FREDERECKS, Clara. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lionel married SANBORN, Viola on 11 Feb 1920 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Viola (daughter of SANBORN, Clinton Fiske and SUTHERLAND, Clara Estelle) was born on 28 Nov 1895 in New York; died on 21 Oct 1971 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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22 October 1971 Tonawanda News
READ - Viola Sanborn Read of 2860 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, Thursday (Oct. 21, 1971) in Newfane Intercommunity Hospital. Wife of the late Lionel J. Read; mother of Lionel Leslie Read and Mrs. Donald (Clara) Martin, both of Sanborn, sister of Lee R. Sanborn, M.D., of Gowanda, N. Y.; also survived by six grandchildren;
Services will be held at the Pike & Jones Funeral Home Inc., 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, Sunday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Floyd Gotjen of the Sanborn United Methodist Church officiating. Interment in Mt. View Cemetery. The family will be present from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. If preferred, memorials may be made to the Sanborn United Methodist Church. Members of the Sanborn American Legion, Post 969, Ladies Auxiliary will conduct memorial services Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

George married POTTS, Susan about 1889. Susan was born in Jun 1862 in England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SANBORN FUNERAL SUNDAY
Highly Respected Sanborn Resident to Be Buried in Pekin.
SANBORN, March 5.—The funeral of Clinton F . Sanborn, 63 years old, who died Thursday at the family home here, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the local M. E. church. Private services will be held at the residence and interment will be in Mount View ceme-tery, Pekin. Mr. Sanborn is survived by his wife Clara E.. three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Franks. Mrs. Helen Hermanson, Mrs. Viola Read, all of Sanborn, two sons. Dean S., of Sanborn, and Dr. Lee R.. of Angola. Also ten grandchildren and one brother James L. of Ossinike, Mich. H e was a member of Forest Lodge No. 202, I. O. O. F . , of Sanborn, of Niagara Lodge N o . 375. F. & A. M, of Lockport. He was born at Sanborn on May 8. 1864. in the same house in which he passed away. He was engaged in various business enterprises and also bought and shipped hay , fruit and vegetables. He had resided in Sanborn all his life. Was a member of the Republican County Committee and a Justico ot the Peace, which office he held for 12 years. He was a well known and highly respected citizen. A member of The First M. E . Church and always actively interested in all community affairs. He will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and neighbors.

Clinton married SUTHERLAND, Clara Estelle on 6 Oct 1886 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Clara was born on 14 Feb 1864 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died in 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]