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Sam Martin, a local artist, died on November 4, 2000 at Presbyterian Hospital of a sudden illness. he was 76 years old. Sam is survived by his wife, Nancy St. Clair; and his three children, Rita Martin of San Anselmo, CA., Cheryl Martin-Schroeder of Fulton, NY., and Laurence Martin of Syracuse, NY; he has three stepdaughters, Jennifer Rowntree of Bozeman, MT., Suzanneh Rountree of Winthrop, WA. and Heather Rowntree of Carmel. CA; he is also survived by five grandchildren and his loving dog Hama. Sam grew up in Syracuse, NY. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. For 37 years, he acted as Research Director at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. During his tenure at the Health Science Center, he was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence. He moved to Albuquerque after he retired in 1988 to pursue his art interests. There will be a memorial service on Friday, November 10, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. at the Friends Meeting House, 1600 5th St. NW, Albuquerque. Donations can be made to Art Street, P.O. Box 25445, Albuquerque, NM. 87125-5445. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mr. Martin. 891-8200
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