Richard Martin passed away on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012. He was 79, a native of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England and a resident of Metairie, LA for 42 years. He is survived by his wife, Catherine A. Martin, daughter, Michelle Martin and son Neil Martin. Brother of Ralph Martin, Raymond Martin, Brenda Vickers and Margaret Bowlt. Friends are invited to attend the memorial gathering at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Wednesday afternoon, April 11, 2012 beginning at 3:30 PM with a Memorial Service to follow at 4:00 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St Francis Animal Sanctuary, 97 Obed Rd., Tylertown, MS 39667. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.