With great sadness the family announces the passing of Donald S. Martin of Hanover and formerly of Forest at Bluewater Health C.E.E. Site, Petrolia on Monday, December 28, 2009 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Betty Ann (Lewis) Martin. Dear father of Carman and Bonnie Martin of Point Clark and Dave and Janie Martin of Petrolia. Dear grandfather of Stacey, Amanda, Brooke and Blane; Tim and Melisa, and Greg and Tina and great-grandfather of Olivia, Mackenzie, Dylan and Alex. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bob and Valrae Martin of Forest, Delbert and Diane Martin of Sarnia, Terry and Carol Martin of St. Marys, Rose Martin of London and Pat Martin of Sarnia. Predeceased by his parents Jack (John) and Jean Martin, sisters Ruthanne and Marilyn and brothers Roy, Jim and Bruce. Donald will also be missed by the families of the late Arnold and Elsie Lewis.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 233 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday evening 6-9PM and Wednesday 10-11AM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 30th at 11AM with Rev. Susan McCullough officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Donald S. Martin
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DAVE MARTIN AND FAMILY
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO LEFT THIER COMMENTS ON THIS SITE….YOUR COMMENTS AND THOUGHTS MEAN ALOT TO US….THANKS
Rebecca Martin
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is a difficult time and you are never ready to loose a parent. I didn’t know your Dad, but my deepest sympathy goes out to your family, i will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Harry Hardy
Our Sincere Sympathy
Our thoughts are with your families.
Dennis Little
Dear Betty Ann and family.
Very sorry to hear about Don. I’ve been away since Monday and just got back late this afternoon. I didn’t see the notice until tonight and am sorry that I did not get to the funeral or the wake. I always like Don and he will be missed for sure. Betty Ann, you’ve been through a lot and I know you can get through this too. You are strong. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care.
Mike McGilveary
Betty Ann & Family,
Our deepest sympathy during this trying time. Our thoughts are with you.
Don was a well and respected man and will be missed dearly.
Mike, Bev & Family
Dave Contant and Family
I only knew Don for a few years but feel really privileged to have been a part of his life. We pass along our condolences to all his family and our thoughts are with you. I hope he is chasing monster bucks in his new life.
Sandra Hern
Dave and Janie…I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. We extend our sincere sympathy to you and all of your family at this sad time.
Larry and Sandra Hern
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Dianna and Chloe Cooper
So sorry for your loss. If you need anything at all you know we are here for you all. Luv ya. Dianna and Chloe
Joe & Betty Rowbotham
Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Don will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
A dear friend who would give you the shirt off his back!!!
Truly missed, Joe & Betty Rowbotham
Scott, Dianne and Tammy
Our condolences to Brenda, Fred and families. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. The staff from the Lucan LCBO
Frank and Dianne Dietrich
My condolences to you Betty Ann at this difficult time, I would also like to extend special sympathy to Fred and Brenda, Doug and Dianne, Bob and Joan.
Sandy
My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you!
“Those we love don’t go away,
they walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.”
Author unknown….
Doug & Judy Krall
We extend our deepest sympathy to Dave & Janie on the passing of your father and father-in-law. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Doug, Judy Krall & family
Keith and Marg Wettlaufer
Dear Betty Ann and Family
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time
you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don will be missed by his many friends and neighbours.
Don was always there to help when needed, it has never been forgotten.
Terry & Carol Martin
We are deeply saddened to hear of Don’s passing. We had not even heard that he was sick so it came as a real shock to us.
May the comfort of family & friends carry you through this difficult time.
The Hawksworth Family
Betty, Tim, Greg, Carmon and family — our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with each of you during this difficult time.
Bob and Barb Doerr & Family
Carman,. Bonnie, Brooke, Blane and famiy, Please accept our deepest thoughts and our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Due to unseen circumstances we won’t be able to make it to visitation or the funeral but you will be on our mind during this period.
Mike, Melanie and Wesley Schnurr
Betty, Carmon, Tim, Greg and family, please accept our deepest sympathy, Don will be dearly missed by us all as a good friend, neighbor and hunting partner. May the fields he will be traveling, always be filled with deer.
John Huenemoerder
Betty, Carman and Dave, please believe that my thoughts are with your families with the passing of Don. It was only Sunday that I heard of his illness. I hope to visit with you. I remember Don well and respect the man he was. John