Martin Lee Myers

Martin "Whitey" L. Myers of Tewksbury, age 92, passed away on February 11, 2024. He is the beloved husband of Joanne (Maish) Myers, with whom he celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in November 2023. 

Born in Frankfort, Indiana on June 17, 1931, he is the son of the late Odie Myers and Verdie (Marsh) Myers. He grew up in Indiana, graduated from Purdue University and married his home town sweetheart. After which he joined the Airforce, and was stationed in Japan. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for over 30 years as a mechanical/electrical engineer at Textron (formerly Avco). 

Whitey had a deep faith in God’s love. He enjoyed having his family and friends around him. His interests included a love of the outdoors, collecting coins, and reading mysteries. 

Whitey is survived by his wife Joanne, his daughters, Katrina Posner and her husband Dave, Denise Barnett and her husband Tom, Julie Turner and her husband Ed, and Jen Chace and her husband Chris. He leaves 7 grandchildren, Ben Turner and his companion Amanda Siegel, Jon Turner and his wife Monika Czajka, Dave Barnett and his companion Melissa Peterson, Melissa (Barnett) Farrington and her husband Ryan, Hannah Chace, Emma Chace, and Sarah Chace. Also, great grandchildren Isaac and Iris Czajka Turner, and Hattie and Sadie Farrington. Adopted family members include Penni Wagner and her husband John. He leaves a multitude of other family and friends. 

There will be a celebration of life at 10:30am on February 24, 2024 at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home (farmeranddee.com), 16 Lee Street, Tewksbury, MA. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to World Vision at worldvision.org.