MEDWAY: Peter J. Martin

Peter J. Martin, 85, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
July 1, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Anne E. (Flaherty) Martin,
with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in Medway on August 19, 1940, Peter was the son of the late
Ralph and Anne Martin. He was raised and educated in Medway and
graduated from Medway High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1962
and later an MBA degree from Boston College.

Peter and Anne were longtime residents of Needham before moving to Norfolk and finally to Brooksby Village in Peabody.

Peter enjoyed a distinguished 40-year career as a civil engineer. He
worked at Stone & Webster, J.F. White, and Barletta Engineering
before retiring in 2005.

In addition to his wife, Peter is survived by his five children: the
Reverend William J. Martin of Fletcher, North Carolina; Anne Svensen
(Erik) of Medway; Tracey Foley (Mike) of North Reading; Peter G. Martin
(Judy) of Wakefield; and Paul G. Aquino Martin (Amando) of Long Beach,
California. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Sarah Svensen,
Erin Messina (Joseph), Kate Svensen, Lucia Valentine (Vincent), Laura
Imbriano (Corey), Lilia Martin, Katerina Foley, Michael Foley and four
great-grandchildren: Ford and Francesca Imbriano, and Capri and Joseph
Messina. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his dear
cousin, Mary East.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 4 to 7
p.m. at C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Home in Danvers. A Funeral Mass
will be celebrated on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St.
Richard’s Church in Danvers. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s memory may be made to
Boystown, www.boystown.org. Expressions of sympathy may be made online
at www.LyonsFuneral.com.

Requiescat in Pace.