Earl Martin age 83 a resident of Shelby Township died on Thursday December 17, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital, Troy, Michigan. Earl was born November 26, 1927 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he is survived by his wife Lorraine, his children Janice Martin, James Martin, Deb (Tino) Casadei, Joy (Tom) Morrison, Karen (Fred) Van Heck, Susan Schulert and Holly (Rob) Schraeger. Earl is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Visitation Friday December 17, 2010 from 3:00 - 9:00 P.M. with funeral services on Saturday December 18, 2010 11:00 a.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Madison Heights, Michigan. Burial Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan. Memorials to American Lung Association or Michigan Humane Society.