Martin was born September 2,1937 in Newark, NJ to Pauline and Martin F. Sutherland. He joined the United States Navy in October 1954 and served for 4 years. He was a member of the Air National Guard.

Martin married his beloved wife Janet Law Sutherland in 1959. They had a loving marriage for 67.5 years. Together they relocated to South Toms River and then to Bayville, NJ where they lived for over 40 years. They finally settled in Whiting, NJ.

He was a founding member of the South Toms River First Aid Squad from 1963 for ten years. He served as the President and a member of the Berkeley Township Board of Education from 1976 for ten years. He was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Toms River, NJ for over 50 years.

Martin began his own defense contracting company, Tram Electronics, located in Beachwood, NJ. He eventually sold the company to Drytech, Inc. where he finally retired from at the age of 88 years old.

Martin had a strong group of friends in the area who he loved spending time with, both in person and on the phone. He was famous for puttering around the garage and the yard even at 89 years old.

Martin is survived by his wife Janet L. Sutherland, daughters Sandra E. Sutherland and companion Christopher Dopko, and Kimberly A. Sutherland and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home, located at 28 Schoolhouse Road in Whiting, NJ. A short service will be held on Monday, November 9, beginning at 11:00 am, at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home. Entombment will immediately follow at Whiting Memorial Park & Mausoleum. A celebration of life will also be held on November 9.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to:

https://www.stjude.org

https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org