Gordon E. Martin, 70

OCEAN VIEW - Gordon E. Martin, of Ocean View, formerly of Dundalk, Md., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 70.

Mr. Martin retired from General Motors in Baltimore after 27 years of service.

He was a member of the UAW retirees, the American Legion and Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes.

Mr. Martin also served as a leader of the Sea Scouts.

He enjoyed boating, traveling, target shooting and playing baseball and lacrosse.

Mr. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Charlotte I. Martin; four children, Michael Martin and his wife Ann of Kingsville, Md., Kathy Wildberger and her husband Daniel of Essex, Md., Terrence Martin and his wife Sherryl of Hubert, N.C., and Jeffrey Martin of Rosedale, Md.; two brothers, Douglas Martin and his wife Delores of Bel Air, Md., and Bruce Martin and wife Carol of Berlin, Md.; and seven grandchildren, Michael Martin Jr., Kelsey Wildberger, Daniel Martin, Troy Wildberger, Sarah Martin, Erika Martin and Hayley Martin.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 7 Bay Vista Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

A luncheon will immediately follow.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Gordon's name to the American Liver Foundation, Delaware Valley Chapter, 111 Presidential Blvd., Suite 214, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Ocean View.