1925 – 2025
Richard “Dick” Charles Martin
1924 – 2025
Alice “Oddy” Martin, a loving soul whose kindness, generosity, and warmth touched every life she encountered, was surrounded by family as she passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100.
Born on May 6, 1925, Oddy lived through a century of extraordinary change, meeting each chapter of life with grace, wisdom, and an unshakable faith in God and the goodness of others. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—roles she cherished above all else.
Oddy married her beloved husband, Richard “Dick” Martin, in 1945. She was proud to be a farmer’s wife and her relationship with Dick was the perfect example of love for all to witness. Together, they built a life anchored in love, family, and service. Their home was always open—to neighbors in need, friends seeking comfort, and to anyone who simply needed a warm meal or wanted to play a game of cards. Her hands were rarely still and constantly creating. Whether baking for a church fundraiser, knitting blankets and washcloths, or crocheting necklaces and scrubbies for loved ones, Oddy gave selflessly and without expectation. She was a tireless caretaker for anyone who needed her kind heart and helpful hands.
Her legacy is one of quiet strength, endless compassion, and pure goodness. She raised two children with deep devotion, teaching them the values of humility, kindness, and empathy. Her grandchildren often recall how she made each of them feel uniquely seen and loved. Oddy never missed an occasion and celebrated family and friends through handwritten birthday cards and homemade cookies or pies waiting on the table. Her great-grandchildren knew her simply as Memaw and she was present at their plays, concerts, and games and they all loved her dearly. She was always ready for a shopping trip with her daughter and granddaughters, a trip to the beach or lake, or to eat ice cream with loved ones, which she claimed could always be eaten because it “slides right down.”
Oddy’s life was a quiet but powerful force for good in the world. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her spirit lives on in the countless lives she touched.
As a perfect ending to their love story, 6 weeks later Dick joined his beloved Oddy.
Richard “Dick” Charles Martin, a kind and gentle soul whose life was rooted in the earth and nourished by love, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. He was 100 years old.
Born on December 21, 1924, Dick spent his life on the land he cherished. A man of quiet strength and unwavering kindness, Dick devoted himself to farming—not just as a profession, but as a way of life. Through long days and changing seasons, he grew not only crops, but a legacy of hard work, compassion, and deep connection to the rhythms of nature.
In 1945, Dick married the love of his life, Alice “Oddy” Rogers. Their love was a steady beacon for over 80 years, and though Oddy passed 6 weeks before him, he continued to speak of her with tenderness in his voice and a glint of memory in his eyes.
Known for his gentle demeanor and quick wit, Dick had a way of making people feel at ease. Whether he was offering a helping hand to a nephew on the farm, sharing stories at the Lions Club, or teaching his grandchildren about farm life, he did so with patience, humility, and a twinkle of wisdom.
The soil of this earth is richer for having known Dick Martin. May he rest in peace, and may his memory continue to grow in the hearts of all who knew him.
Oddy and Dick are preceded in death by their parents Homer and Amy (Wansey) Rogers and John B. and Esther (Slater) Martin; her brothers Donald and Harold Rogers, his brothers Leonard, Robert and Bernard and his sister, Dorothy; and their children Amy (Martin) Spurgeon and Roger Martin and son-in-law George Spurgeon. They are survived by Oddy’s brother Douglas Rogers (Carolyn); granddaughters, Sarah Luna (Rick), Beth Clark (Steve) and Emily Olaloko (Ade); and their great-grandchildren, Victoria Spurgeon-Chen (Josette), Jacob Luna, Cash, Max and Farrah Clark, and Brock and Charlie Olaloko; and numerous nieces and nephews—each a living testament to their enduring love and legacy.
A celebration of Oddy and Dick’s lives will be held in Brockport on a future date. An announcement will be made.
