John E. Martin, 62, of Holliston formerly of Ashland passed away unexpectedly after a period of declining health at his home.  Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (White) Martin.  John worked for many years transporting cars at Adessa in Framingham.

He is survived by one son, Michael Martin of Franklin, three sisters, Maureen Iarussi and her husband Paul of Ashland, Christine Tofani and her late husband Angelo of Ashland, and Mary Ellen Pettepit and her husband Fran of Hopkinton, two brothers, Tom Martin and his wife Diane of Spencer, and Greg Martin and his wife Paula of Westminster, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday June 8 ^th at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.  Burial will be private.

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 4:00-6:30 PM prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers donations in John's name can be made to the Ashland Emergency Fund, PO Box 112, Ashland, MA  01721