ACUSHNET Shane Martin s trademark smile was as infectious as ever as the community gathered on May 3 at a tree planting ceremony at Ford Middle School.
Martin, 44, of Dartmouth died at home on April 30 after a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. A beloved teacher, father, husband and mentor to many in the Acushnet community, Martin s influence was evident through the countless speeches from colleagues and family. Shane s smile lit up the room and he used it to change the world, Dr. Paula Bailey said.
Martin was a grade 6 math teacher at Ford Middle School for 22 years. What made his experience special was that he too sat in those same classrooms as a student.