
Kristopher Scott Gilmartin
“Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious...and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” ~ Walt Disney
A much-loved husband, son and brother, Kris Gilmartin, 40, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. Kris is survived by his parents, MaryAnn and Jerry Gilmartin; wife, Masumi Gilmartin and their three beautiful, baby furbutts, Twizz, Paisley, and Space Pirate Captain Harlock; sister Robin Gilmartin-Poloso, brother Tim Gilmartin, and two nephews and two nieces. Kris was a witty and loyal individual who loved animation, baseball, trivia, nature, and who was passionate about fountain pens, telling silly puns, and animals especially ferrets. He was an active and dedicated member of Fountain Pen Fans of Atlanta and Virtual Pen Posse on Facebook as well Pen Swap on Reddit. A viewing and celebration is scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2018 at A. S. Turner and Sons from 6 pm-8pm. A mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at St. Thomas More in Decatur, with a reception to follow. Father Mark will officiate the ceremony. Family and friends are welcome to attend and celebrate Kris's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Kindness Matters Ferret Rescue at www.kindnessmattersferretrescue.com. Condolences can be sent to www.asturner.com. The family would like to thank everyone for the many expressions of kindness, support and love that you have shown them during this period of bereavement.
