James A. “Sarge” Martin

James A. “Sarge” Martin SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — James A. “Sarge” Martin, 78, passed away Monday morning, April 26, 2021, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He was born Dec. 19, 1942, in Claremont, New Hampshire, the son of Paul and Anita (Owen) Martin. He graduated from Windsor High School. He served in the United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, from 1963 to 1967, and two additional years in the Reserves. Sarge worked as a correctional officer in several facilities in Vermont, including Windsor, Woodstock, Rutland and Springfield. Jim enjoyed his time as a volunteer firefighter with the Springfield, Vermont, Fire Department, in his early years. On Feb. 9, 1978, he married Caroline Fish in Springfield, Vermont. She predeceased him on Feb. 5, 2021. Jim was an avid collector of stamps, records and baseball cards, to name a few. From his request to various businesses around town to save stamps for him – to his frequent visits to Riverside Restaurant in Springfield, Vermont, Tremont House of Pizza and Dusty’s Cafe in Claremont, New Hampshire – Jim’s family quickly learned he was well-liked, recognized and taken care of within these communities. Jim and Caroline spent many summers vacationing in Maine. Some of his favorite pastimes were listening to police scanners, playing music in various forms and in any genre, tearing out the “funnies” from the newspaper, rolling coins, and stopping at yard sales around town. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Keith) Filiault of Grantham, New Hampshire; brother, Dennis (Becky) Martin of Lebanon, New Hampshire; two grandchildren, Emily and Stephen Krueger; four step-grandchildren, Seth, Colin, Brady and Faith Filiault; two nephews, Timmy and Austin; one niece, Angela; and several cousins. His beloved dog, Ginger, and cat, Sugar, will miss him dearly. He was predeceased by his parents; one brother, Richard; and sisters, Kathy and Pauline. The family would like to thank the staff at the Davis Home in Windsor for the wonderful care James received over the past few months. Memorial contributions may be made to the Davis Home, 45 State St., Windsor, VT 05089. A graveside service for both James and his wife, Caroline, will be held at 3 p.m. on May 7, 2021, in Mountain View Cemetery in Claremont, New Hampshire. Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont, is assisting with arrangements.