In loving memory of

James Martland
February 10, 1929 - August 4, 2012

James Allan Martland, 83, died Saturday, August 4, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Martland was born February 10, 1929 in Newport, RI. He is the son of the late James and Jeanette (Allan) Martland of Newport. He was the loving husband of Lenore (Sheehan) Martland. He graduated from Rogers High school at the age of 16. He then attended St George's for two years from where also graduated. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War being discharged with the rank of Captain. Then he graduated from Brown University with a degree in English. He worked in the Newport School Department for 28 years, first as an English teacher at Thompson Junior High and Rogers High School and later became the Dean of Boys at Rogers High. Always the avid athlete, he played football and baseball in high school. One of the proudest times of his life was being captain on the football team of Brown University. He became the paddleball champion of Newport and also won many tennis matches in the Newport City tournaments. While at Rogers, he was an assistant football coach with John Toppa. They won many state championships during their years together. In his youth, he was a life guard at Hazards Beach and First Beach. He was inducted into the St George's Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Newport Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. Later in life, he started playing golf which he really enjoyed.He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lenore "Nonie" Martland , his son Mark Martland and his wife, Susan, of Marblehead, MA., two daughters: Lisa Neitzey and her husband, Philip, of Little Compton, RI and Christine Cassidy and her husband, Christopher, of Middletown, RI. He is also survived by his sister, Jean Graham of Portsmouth, RI and three grandchildren, Amelia O'Connor and her husband Kevin of New York, NY, Alex Martland of Boston, MA and Emily Cassidy of Middletown, RI.Jim was a loving and devoted husband and father. Besides his family, he loved football, golf, the beach and spending countless hours laughing and telling jokes with friends on "Sully's Porch". He also enjoyed bike riding with "Nonie" and dancing. Calling hours will be held on, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 4pm-7pm in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI. The memorial service will be Wednesday, August 8, at 11:00am in Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, 465 Brown's Lane in Middletown, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Visiting Nurses, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871, the Robert Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840, or Newport Fire and Rescue, 21 W. Marlborough Street, Newport, RI 02840. Cemetery Details St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Brown's Lane Middletown, RI, 02842 Visitation AUG 7. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service AUG 8. 11:00 AM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Karen (Edes) Toti - August 10,.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"So sorry for your loss...he was a great man!!"

Jeffrey Field - August 08, 201.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"The Martland Family: Mr. Martland had my respect at an early age for his strength in teaching,sports,and candor. He was well liked and respected and will be missed by anyone who knew him!! Jeff Field"

James C. Stroud - August 08, 2.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"Martland Family: Please accept the condolences of the Stroud family on your loss. I say, with gread candor, he was a remarkable man and certainly a "character" in my life. My memories of him, figuratively "kicking our butts", during early football are quite vivid. Quite the guy and I know he will be sorely missed."

Tracy Donovan O''Malley - Augu.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"Sorry for your loss...My thoughts & prayers are with Jims family...Sincerely Tray Donovan O'Malley"

Rachel Richards - August 07, 2.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"Although I had not seen Jim over the last year he was always thought of...every coffee milk I grabbed, each cinnamon roll I scraped the frosting off...to hearing "Celebration" on the radio he was thought of and missed!"

Will Williams - August 07, 201.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"My deepest condolences to the Martland family! I spent 2 years at Rogers when James was Dean. He was always a gentleman and a friend, even in an enforcement position. I wish I had the honor of crossing his path again later in life so we could talk about the many things I now see he was interested in and had experienced in his life. He will be sorely missed!God BlessWill Williams"

Tina Little - August 07, 2012 .. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"When Mr. Martland had a hard time walking to the horse ring to watch Lisa ride; Noni would drive him to the barn and Lisa would ride in the parking lot just so he could still watch her ride her horse. I bet he rode a horse on his way up to heaven.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.Tina, Barry, Ally, Stuffy Marie and Rodney Roo."

Teresa Haas - August 07, 2012 .. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Mr. Martland was a wonderful man and neighbor! Teresa (Dunn) Haas"

Peter Martin - August 07, 2012.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"I have always remembered Jim Martland as the very kind King Park life guard who came to my assistance when I had a serious head injury from a road accident in the area. I had the pleasure of thanking him in later life. May he rest in peace."

Peter Saunders - August 08, 20.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"Had good times over the years. A nice man. He will be missed.Peter Saunders"

Stacey P. Connerton - August 0.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"Stacey P. Connerton lit a candle in memory of James Martland"

Jenny Crawford - August 06, 20.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"You will be missed James it was a pleasure of knowing you and taking care of you.You always made my day when i enter into work will miss all the dances i use to teach you.My condolences to the family. Jenny Crawford"

john martellino - August 06, 2.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"My condolences to the Martland family. Jim was a great guy. He loved watching all sports including Newport tennis. He loved a good joke and knew how to tell one. He will be greatly missed. He will be in my prayers. John Martellino"

Stephanie Rigney - August 06, .. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"Stephanie Rigney lit a candle in memory of James Martland"

Stephanie Rigney - August 06, .. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"You will always be in my prayers. You will always be rmissed...your smile, your jokes, but most of all your friendship to my Bevie who loved you and Nonie more than words could express. You will always be close in my heart! God Bless"

kelsey lee - August 06, 2012 a.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"To the family of James Martland,I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) With sympathy,"

Jeff Barlow - August 06, 2012 .. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"Thanks for everything Mr. Martland. You taught me more than you could ever know. So glad he met my kids last year at 1st beach. God Bless and Semper Fi."

Krista V. Petropoulos - Augus.. wrote on Aug 4, 2012:

"Krista V. Petropoulos sent a virtual gift in memory of James Martland"