Peacefully at home on November 22, 2023 of Seaforth and formerly of Dashwood at the age of 89. Dear husband of the late Barbara (Koehler) Martene (1964) and June (Baldwin) Martene (2018). Cherished father of Judy Martene of Orangeville, Peter and Tammy Martene of Seaforth, Kari Martene and Joe Ryan of Lucan, Steve Martene of Seaforth. Proud Poppa of Jason, Angela, Andrew, Natalie, Nathan; Ryan, Kalen, Jenna; Micheal, Jordan, Chelsea, Nevi, Great-Poppa of 8 and Great-Great Poppa of 1. Dear brother of Marie Tieman, RuthAnne Merner, Margaret Hogarth, Eleanor Kwajafa (Adam). Awesome uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother Esther Salmon (Clifford), his grandmother Mary (Becker) Martene, and brothers-in-law Charlie Tieman, Ron Merner, and Brian Hogarth. A very special thank you to Renate for the care and compassion she provided to Gerald.
Gerald owned and operated Martene Construction in Dashwood and was proud to be former chief of the Dashwood Fire Department. In later years they moved to Seaforth where he continued his construction business, became owner of the Brucefield Farmers Dell, produced apples and fresh pressed cider at Martene Orchards, raised chinchillas and enjoyed his time as a founding member of the Seaforth Dashwood Marching Band.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Monday, November 27th from 7-9 PM and again on Tuesday, November 28th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM. Gerald’s funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 AM. Cremation with spring interment Zion Cemetery, Dashwood.
Donations to Saint Elizabeth Health Care, Diabetes Canada, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Craig and Karen Piett
Pete, Tammy and the whole Martene family. Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. We all have great memories of your Dad with his apple press at many Egmondville Ciderfests.
Brian MacDonald
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Rich and Mary Verberne
Sorry for your loss.
Ray Mcnichol
Our condolences to you and your family….
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dear: Judy, Peter & Tammy, Kari & Joe, Steve, Grandchildren / Extended Families . . .
Words, no matter how kind can’t mend your heartache. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Gerald . . . your family has experienced a huge loss with his passing. As you gather to mourn, may loving memories replace your tears with smiles of happy times together . . . may you find strength in each other now & in the difficult days ahead. Gerald’s devoted love of all his family & those he held dear will forever live on in your hearts as precious memories & his legacy will live on in all of you . . .
We extend our sincerest condolences, thoughts & prayers to you all at this very heartbreaking time. 🙏🏻❤️
Sincerely, Clare & Brenda Martene & Family (Crediton, ON) ❤️
Ken and Jannette Stoll
Our deepest sympathy to the family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Tom & Ruth Richardson
My wife, Ruth’s two daughters, Monica & Vicki both worked for Mr. Martene at the Farmers Dell in Brucefield when they were both teenagers.They both enjoyed their experiences working for him, and have many fond memories of him. Thanks for the memories, Mr. Martene.
Tracy Bisback
My deepest sympathies to Kari and family in the passing of Gerald. His fortitude and enthusiasm I can still hear through his voice, and candy apples still I can almost taste from that sweet orchard.
Carolanne Doig
Pete and all the family – my sincere sympathy. Brings back memories of when I babysat Judy across the street and of course Gerald’s delicious apples and Brucefield treats.
A long, good life, and a large family to remember him with fondness. All good things.
Rose Workman
Pete & Tammy –
My sympathies to you and all the Martene Family on the loss of your father. It is a hard time to go through. May time heal your pain.
Rose Workman
Judy Beuerman
Our deepest sympathy to the Martene family on the loss of your Dad, and Grandpa. Treasure the memories. Sincerest sympathy Warren and Judy Beuerman
Kara Reed (Van Den Neucker)
Your Dad gave me my first job at the age of 13 at the Farmer’s Dell. What a great guy. I was thrilled to work there and have lots of great memories. He often would go out of his way to drive me home after the late shift. My condolences to you Pete and Tammy and your family.
Helen Garrick
My sincere sympathy to all the Martene family, your Dad sure had a full amazing life. Keep all the memories in your hearts. Helen Garrick
George and Sue Wilson
Marg, Marie, RuthAnne and Eleanor and all of Gerald’s family, sincere condolences on Gerald’s passing. Remember your wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Cathy Hulley
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories forever in your hearts.
Matt and Jess Szabo
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Cherish your memories ❤️
Lots of love,
Matt, Jess, Tyson and Abigail
Xoxo
Bill and Grace Campbell
Pete and Tammy and family
Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Gerald had a great zest for life, and always enjoyed a chat.
He will be missed by many.
Sincerely
Bill and Grace Campbell
Bill and Grace Campbell
Pete and Tammy and family
Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Gerald had a great zest for life, and always enjoyed a chat.
He will be missed by many.
Sincerely
Bill and Grace Campbell
Bernie n Cathy Koebel
Our deepest condolenses to all the families. Gerald was the nicest man I had the pleasure of knowing and working for. He will be deeply missed.
Nancy Kuehl
Dear Judy, Andrew, Natalie, Nathan and the rest of the family. We are so sorry for your loss. I was so pleased to have a lovely visit with Gerry at June’s visitation. He was an amazing man. May God shine his peace and love down on you all. Much love, Aunt Nancy
Larry/Marie Bieber
Condolences to the Martene Family…So sorry for your loss…RIP Gerald…You left amazing memories.
Gary and Dianne Bennett
Sending our deepest Sympathy at this sad time
John and Mary Lou Driscoll
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sending our deepest sympathy.
John, Mary Lou and Tina
Marg and Bruce Lamont
So sorry for your loss Peter, Tammy and family. Dads are special.
Marian and John
Our sympathies Pete and Tammy.
John and Marian
Julie Consitt
My deepest sympathies to Pete, Tammy and the Martene family. Warm thoughts and hugs to you all❤️
Cindy Fisher Bailey
So sorry for your loss
Lois McLlwain
Our deepest sympathy to Pete, Tammy & family. Cherish the memories.
Ken & Lois McLlwain
Jacquelyne Mitchell
Pete and Family my sincere condolence Jacquelyne Mitchell
Wanda Dietz
My deepest sympathy to Pete & Tammy and family, Milton & I shared many good times with Gerry & June in past years.
Gael Ellis
I send my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. The Bible promises that your loved one will live again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more. (John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:4)
Ronald Hildebrand
Our sincerest condolences, Sue, Paul and Ron Hildebrand
Bill Duffy
Dear Pete Tammy and Family my sincere sympathies on the passing of your Dad. Bill Duffy
Jim and Ruth Carter
Our deepest sympathies Pete, Tammy and family.
Marian Finlayson
Dear Pete & Tammy,
My deepest sympathy to you and all your family. May your many memories bring you comfort and peace.
Joy Ross
Dear Pete and Tammy and family, sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, you are in my thoughts 🙏
Shanna & Greg Core
Pete, Tammy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Many memories to cherish ❤️
John and Anne Middegaal
Our sympathy goes out to the entire Marlene family. I enjoyed the many chats I had with Gerry. Remember the good times.
Mary Helen McLachlan
Pete and Tammy and family,
Sending our condolences to you in the loss of your dad and grandpa. Remember and appreciated having chats whenever we met.
You will have many memories to keep him close in your hearts.
With caring thoughts,
Jack and Mary Helen
Ken and Joan Campbell
To Pete, Tammy and family:
Sending our Sincere sympathy to all your Family. Enjoyed having a chat with June and your Dad on many occasions.
Cherish all the good times.
Ken and Joan Campbell
Margaret Hern
My late husband Lorne had fond memories of visits to Grandma Martene’s and his connection to Gerald at those times. Family roots he cared deeply about. Several times as the years passed we met Gerald and June enjoying a day out on the annual ‘Shunpiker’ tour. The conversations we shared were always a highlight as we learned of apples and bees and family. I recall these conversations with a smile.
Sincere Sympathy
Margaret Hern
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Sharri MacDonald
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Hold tight to all the great memories.
Ken and Elaine DeCorte
Our sympathies in the loss of your dad Pete and Tammy. He lived a fulfilling life.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Pete & Tammy and family; Our sincerest sympathy to you all at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely Gordon & Irma Pryce
Brian and Wendy Murray
Dear Pete, Tammy and family
Sincere condolences. Sorry for your loss. Raising a family and your dad’s many accomplishments are impressive.
Barb Dalrymple
Pete, Tammy and family-Our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. Treasure all the memories. ❤
Rick & Barb Dalrymple
Glenda Feeney
Pete and Tammy my deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Cherish your memories of him.
Neil & Marie Mitchell
Our sympathies to your family on the loss of your Dad and Grandpa.
Sincerely, Neil and Marie Mitchell
Brian Oldfield & Helen Southgate
Pete, Tammy and family sending sincere condolences at this sad time.
Don and Pat Tunney
Our deepest condolences to Pete, Tammy and family. So sorry for your loss.
Kathleen Cooper and Gerry Cooper
So sorry for your loss, Pete, Tammy and family,
Shelley McGavin
Our sincere condolences to all of you. I have lots of great memories working for Gerald at the Farmers Dell. He was always interested, years later when we’d run in to him, as to what you were up to and how you were doing.
May he rest peacefully
Shelley and Brian McGavin
Susan Henderson
So sorry to hear of your loss Pete. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, during this difficult time.
Susan & Rob Nigh
Sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. He was an amazing man. Helping us to build our house and many memories of Gerald and Rob fixing something in our garage. To all of us picking apples in the orchard. He will be missed by many .Our prayers are with you and your family 🙏🏻
Dick & Shirley Robinson
Pete , Tammy & families. Sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories .
Pam Campbell
Pete, Tammy and family, my condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. My thoughts are with you.
Cydney Gould
Hi Pete and family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I loved that man and felt so blessed to have known him and call him family.
Sending prayers.❤️
Bill ,Helen Thomson
So sorry to hear Pete ,Tammy and family our thoughts are with you all at this time
Doug Hildebrand
Pete and family so sorry to hear about your Dad. Condolences to you and your family.
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
Sympathies to you Pete and your family. Hard to say good bye at any age.
Gord Phillips
My condolences Pete and family.
Cherish all the fond memories.
Gord Phillips
Anne and lyle
So sorry for your loss Pete and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne and Lyle
Anmarie Kraft Hoffman
Our deepest ‘Sympathy’ to Peter & Tammy and all of Gerald’s family……Anmarie (Kraft) Hoffman & David
Kathy Hayter
To all the family of Gerald,you are in my thoughts and prayers,keep all your fun loving memories close to your heart ♥
Janice Finlayson
Deepest sympathy Pete and family thinking of you cherish the memories ♥️♥️Lots of love Janice and Brett Finlayson
regi
May your memories keep your hearts happy.
Regi and Bill Whyte
Diane & Gary Leonard
Sincere condolences Pete, Tammy & Family. Your Dad sounded like a remarkable man💙
Roy and Karen Hinn
Sympathy goes out to the entire Martene family. Remember Gerald and June from Daytona Resort and Club. Now friends with Pete and Tammy. ❤
Anne dayman
Pete and family we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.