Robert A. Martin, 58, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. He was born in Hartford on January 9, 1957, son of Madeline (Deschaine) Martin of East Hartford, and his late father, Harold Martin. Robert served as an Army Specialist (E-4), in the U.S. Army, having served in the 1st Cavalry Division at Ft. Hood, Tx. He was also a member of the Army National Reserves for several years. Robert worked at the Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation for 28 years. He was a devoted father to his son William, of Middletown, and step-daughters Marie Galanto, and Shelly Galanto and her children Aniyah and Kaelan. He leaves his three brothers Steve Martin and his children Molly and Miles of Redding, David Martin and his wife Leslie, and their daughters Julia and Amelia of Wethersfield, Daniel Martin and his wife Mary-Ellen and their daughter Danielle of Wethersfield, his sister-in-law Nancy and her daughter Emily Hotchkiss and her husband Zachary and their son Michael, of West Hartford. He also leaves his three sisters; Judy Bell, and her husband Tom and sons Matthew and Christopher, of St. Maarten, Carol Jacques and her husband Ronald, and their children Jonathan, Lauren, and Brendan of Glastonbury, Denise Parent and her husband Darren and their children Sean, Lauren, and Steven, of Sturbridge, Mass. He also leaves numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Besides his father, Robert is predeceased by his brother Michael Martin and his niece Tracy Martin. Robert enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid skier, and loved Vermont. In the Summer he enjoyed boating, jet skiing, the beach and riding his motorcycle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30AM, Saturday, October 10, at St. Luke's Church, 66 Bolton St., Hartford. Military honors immediately following the ceremony. Calling hours will be held 8:30-11:00AM Saturday, October 10, at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Department of CT., VFW, P.O. Box 429 Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.