Joseph E.R. Martineau

He was born in Rumford, Maine on November 11, 1927 a son of Joseph P. and Blanche (Boivin) Martineau.

Joseph was educated in Rumford schools and received an honorary diploma from Mountain Valley High School in 2004.

He served in the U.S. Navy during WW11 and retired from the Navy reserves after 27 years of service.

Joseph was employed for over 20 years as a Diesel Mechanic for the Maine Department of Transportation.

He was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior.

Joseph was a member of the American Legion and a member of the V.F.W.

He enjoyed fishing, boating, working on his house, and working on engines.

Joseph also loved going out to eat and especially enjoyed dessert.

Surviving is his son Dennis G. Martineau of Auburn, brothers Raymond Martineau of Scarborough, Donald Martineau and wife Janice Clifton of Richmond, Va., Marcel Martineau and wife Nila of Rumford, Eugene Martineau and wife Rosemary of Dunnellon, sisters Jeannette Knox of Dixfield, Irene Sinclair of Mexico, Rita Girardin of Dixfield, Yvette LeBlanc and husband Leroy of Dixfield, Joanne Morin and husband Dick of Standish, and granddaughter Kristian M. Martineau.

He was predeceased by his parents, wife Geraldine in 1999, and a sister Pauline Blanchard.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Joseph’s memory may be made to the Residents Activity Fund at the Maine Veterans Home 310 Cony Rd. Augusta, Maine. 04330.