Winter Haven, Florida- Martin P. Trottier passed away at Winter Haven Hospital in Florida on June 4, 2022, never recovering from a mid-March stroke. He was born on August 18, 1965 in Hanover, NH, the youngest of six children of Emmanuel "Pete" and Barbara (Ross) Trottier. He was also the youngest of 32 first cousins of a close extended family on his father's side of the family. He attended Hartland Elementary School and his freshman year of high school at Hartford High School. However, upon his father's retirement, he moved to Winter Haven, Florida with his parents where he completed his high school years studying culinary arts and computer science, graduating from Winter Haven High School in 1985. After graduating, Martin worked night shifts at local hotels.

Living in Florida with his parents as they aged meant that Martin was always comfortable around older people and he made himself very useful to them. Whenever any of their friends needed a ride to or from the airport for themselves or their visiting family, or whenever they needed help with their computer, it was Martin they called, and Martin was always willing to help them out.

Studying the Civil War was one of Martin's passions and he had an extensive library of Civil War books. Collecting tea pots was another hobby of his. He enjoyed bowling, bingo, cooking, often sharing recipes, eating, and sharing his enthusiasm of theme park rides with his nieces and nephews much to the gratitude of his siblings. Phoenix, Arizona was one of his favorite places and he lived there for several years.

As his parents aged, Martin became their caregiver, taking them to appointments and being there when needed. After his father died, his mother relied on him more and more. They moved back to Hartland to be nearer more family They enjoyed playing cards, eating out, and taking long car rides, enjoying the countryside. After the death of his mother in October of 2020, Martin left Hartland for the warmth and friends he left behind in Florida.

Martin is survived by his sisters, Deborah (Donald) of Londonderry, VT, Catherine (James) of Hartland, VT, and Margaret "Peggy" (Scott) of Lebanon, NH, brothers, Arthur (Nancy) of Wilder, VT and Thomas (Christine) of Florissant, CO, an uncle, Robert Trottier of Lebanon, NH, an aunt, Pauline Trottier of Claremont, NH, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held on August 13 ^th , 2022 at 11:00AM in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in White River Jct., VT with a reception to follow at the North Hartland Lake in North Hartland, VT. Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct., VT is helping with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local hospice in Martin's memory.