September 21, 2011       

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  Martin A. Moot, 88, of Ward Street, died Sunday, Sept. 18, at Samaritan Medical Center where he had been a patient for two weeks. 

Born April 21, 1923, in Buffalo, a son of Welles and Caroline Moot, he graduated from high school in Buffalo. He served in the Army during World War II. He later graduated from Long Island University, earning his bachelor's degree from Yankton College. 

Mr. Moot was a teacher and librarian for public schools in the Northern New York area for many years.

A marriage to Kerstin Pettersson ended in divorce.  

Surviving are two daughters Karin Quillinan, Cicero, and Brenda H. Moot, Syracuse; a son, Carl M. Moot, Mich.; two grandchildren, Peter A. Catalfamo and Malarie R. Gokey, both of Syracuse; a brother, Richard Moot, Buffalo; a sister, Mary Buerger, Mich.; several nieces and nephews. 

Two brothers Welles and John Moot, and two sisters, Cecily Johnson and Betsy Moot, died before him.

There are no calling hours or funeral service. 

Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown.  

Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com. 






Information provided by Reed & Benoit Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.