Martin W Garbutt

August 6, 1934 - June 10, 2016

Martin W. Garbutt, Sr., 81, of Germania, NJ passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 6, 1934 in Atlantic City to George and Ethel Garbutt. Martin was honorably discharged from the US Navy. He was employed for 30 years with the Atlantic Beverage Company as a salesman and also worked for 28 years for Stockton College as the head carpenter. Martin was a life member of the Germania Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the Germania Gunning Club and a member of the Pomona Garage Window Chair Alumni Group. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being on his boat the “Bucktail” with his buddies. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Ethel and his siblings, Nancy, Evelyn, George, and Ronald. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Lou (Heintz); his children, Martin Jr. (Tamra), Kathleen, and Steven (Jill); his grandchildren, Shoshanna, Justin, Matthew, Victoria, Frankie, Ashley, Stephanie, Breanna, Kayla, and Lauren; and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 15th from 9:00 to 12:00 PM at the Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Road, Galloway 609-641-0001 with the service starting at 12:00 PM. Interment will immediately follow at Germania Cemetery in Galloway. For directions or condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.