PORTLAND -- Robert W. Martin, 66, of Longview, Texas, formerly of Orrington, died suddenly Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Maine Medical Center. Robert was born in Portland, the son of Wesley and Beverly F. Martin where he was a graduate of Brewer High School class of 1960. He received his bachelor's degree in Forestry and a master's in Pulp and Paper from the University of Maine Orono in 1965 and his masters in Business from Frostburg College in Frostburg, Md. He married Linda Crawford on Aug. 17, 1963. He worked in Pulp and Paper management in the U.S. and Canada for 33 years retiring in 1997. His favorite pastime was polka dancing, running, and traveling in their American Coach motor home. He was an avid American Coach Member from 2000 to present and was affiliated with the Mid-Atlantic and South Central Chapter of ACA. He loved building furniture for the grandchildren, fishing, and spending time with his family on the lake. Robert is predeceased by his father, Wesley Martin, in 1992; and niece, Laura Vogel, in 2007. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Martin; daughters Deborah Cowart and husband Cpt. Robert of Longview, Texas, Denise Evans and husband Jay of Pineville, La.; four grandchildren, Kailey Cowart, Molly Cowart, Hayden Evans, Morgan Evans; mother Beverly Martin of Cape Elizabeth; brother Lawrence Martin and wife Charlene of Alton, N.H., sister Beth Vogel and husband Monty of Standish, and sister Diane Martin of Cape Elizabeth; along with many nieces and nephews. Bob was known for the generous giving of his time, labor, and skill to others by improving not only their homes or special projects, but also their lives. Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at the Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions may be made to: Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center of East TX P.O. Box 5932 Longview, Texas 75608-5932 Scottish Rite for Children 2222 Welbon St. Dallas, Texas 75219 and Central Louisiana Chapter American Red Cross 1104 Billy Mitchell Blvd. Alexandria, Louisiana 71303 Robert W. Martin