George Martin, a kind and giving man, was my mother’s fiancé and a huge blessing in our lives. He was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in July 2023. We all thought that he was winning the battle after his first round of chemo and radiation because the cancer was no longer being seen in his lung. But soon after, he was told that he needed more treatment because the cancer had now metastasized to the liver. George continued to fight the battle against this cancer and the whole time still going to work and helping my mother, friends, and family with anything they needed without complaint.

It was not until a short time ago, November of 2024, that tumors were discovered in the brain. At this time, things rapidly progressed, leaving little time to plan for what he truly believed he would beat. Even with the new tumors that developed, a new treatment plan was developed which included a chemotherapy pill and all-day infusion treatments. Where George was once able to still support his household, he was now no longer. These new treatments weakened his body, leaving him frail and unsteady, but he continued to have the will to keep fighting. George continued treatments from November through January until his body had just become so weak and barely functioning, struggling to stand on his own, and yet still, he believed he could overcome this hurdle. At this point, the doctors planned yet again a new chemotherapy which he never started because with the rapid decrease in his health and mental state, the doctors decided it would have been more harmful than helpful. George, still fighting for every breath and attempting his cheeky humor, joking with nurses and family, surrendered to his fate of cancer only a week later.

George didn’t have much to give financially, but what he couldn’t give that way, he gave as a helping hand. He was a loving and giving man with a fun and positive attitude and a beautiful goofy smile. Never once did I see him complain about what he was going through. He will be greatly missed by myself, my mother (his fiancée), and his friends. George truly believed he had more time to get affairs in order, put money away for the future, and marry my mother; sadly, he did not. Any help would be greatly appreciated by my family to provide George with a simple funeral service. Thank you for listening to our story.