MARTIN, Gilbert J. 87, of St Petersburg, passed away Oct. 22, 2011. Born Dec. 7, 1923 in Van Buren, ME, son of the late Baptiste and Marie (Cyr) Martin. He served in the army during WWII, fighting at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, where he was wounded. Gilbert had been a resident of St. Petersburg, for the past twenty years and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Gilbert is survived by three daughters; four grandchildren; 2 brothers; and a sister. Thank you to the Bay Pines V.A. staff and to Jacquelyn Smith his and devoted companion. Committal service Nov. 4, 2011 at 10 am. For full information, please visit www.nationalcremation.com or call 1-813-623-2168.