Thomas C. Martin, 70, of Manistee, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2015 at West Shore Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Manistee, Michigan on September 19, 1944 to Arthur William and Karine (Baker) Martin.

After high school, Tom served in the U.S. Navy as an AR-HS with the Fleet Tactical Support Squadron Forty and trained as an ABH-7040 Aviation Botswain's Mate until he was honorably discharged in 1966. He was a member of the VFW Walsh Post 4499 and the Manistee Eagles FOE 1765. Tom worked at PCA until his retirement and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Manistee.

Tom enjoyed spending time with Nancy attending concerts and car shows and loved visiting with his family and friends.

He is survived by his significant other Nancy Jans, his children Anne Marie (Jim) Frizzell of Kaleva, Monica Martin of Manistee, Thomas (Julie) Martin of Manistee, Kimberly (Timothy) Olson of Traverse City, his grandchildren Heather (Randy) Schmitt, David Houseman, Cari (Thaddaeus) Gommesen, Courtney Hobart, Jimmy Frizzell, Nathan Hobart, Ailie Summers, James Martin, his great-grandchildren Micah Gommesen and Maijanna Schmitt, sister Judy (Eddie) Gajewski, sister-in-law Margaret Kukla Martin, and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents and his brother William Martin.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16th, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Reverend Peter Wigton officiating. Private family burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM.

The family would like to add a special thank you to the clinical staff at West Shore Hospital for their loving care and attention during his stay.
The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.