Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, February 25, 2018 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Adam Martene (2001). Loved mother of John and Addie Martene of RR 2 Ailsa Craig, Clare and Brenda Martene of Crediton, and Earl and Julia Martene of RR 2 Crediton. Loving grandma of Karen and Paul, Greg and Deb, Jeremy and Heather, Katlin; Elisha, Matthew and Chelsey; Jason and Jennifer, Brian and Sara, and Devon. Great-grandmother of Lucas, Leigh, Lucas, Amelia, Sierra, Rylie, Landen, Lilly, Hudson and Sullivan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Pauline Miller of Zurich, Mary and Jack Hogan of Exeter, Marilyn Dixon of Lucan, Labelle Dixon of Claresholm, Alberta, Joan McFadden of Southampton, and Mildred Bearss of Port Colborne. Predeceased by her grandson Michael, brothers Hiram and Bill Dixon, and brothers-in-law Art Miller and James Orr. Also predeceased by Tony’s family: Eben and Martha Weigand, Charlie and Florence Martine, Edna and Allan Swain, Carrie and Homer Russell, Joe Martini, Elvin Bearss, and Don McFadden.
Friends may call at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 148 Frederick Street, Dashwood on Wednesday, February 28th at 11 AM with The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, South Huron Hospital Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood would be appreciated by the family.
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Kim Mckay
Clare and Brenda, Matt and Elisha and family ‘s
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Murray Hunking
Earl and Family , So Sorry for your loss. I met your mom once at your place when there doing a window for you . Very Nice Lady . You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy & Jamie Steinbach
To Shirley’s family, our condolences. Shirley was a very kind, lovely, strong woman. I will miss our chats on life and her stories of the days gone by and all her wisdom. She is not in pain anymore and is in a much better place. Her spirit lives on.
George and Sue Wilson
Clare, Brenda, family and siblings, you have our sincere sympathy. May you find peace and comfort from your friends and family. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Norm and Kay Tripp
To the Martene and Dixon Families….Our sincere condolences….Norm and Kay Tripp
nancy morrison
To All Your Family
Just heard today about the passing of Shirley. Pat and I are sitting here today when we got the message. A shock to us. Many good memories from years gone by.
Cherish all you can. A wonderful Family.
Pat Williams and Nancy Morrison.
Gwen O'Rourke
Deepest and most sincere sympathy to all of the Martene family.
Pat and Gwen O’Rourke
Gary & Maria Urquhart
John, Clare, Earl & families – Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Roger, Linda & Tracy Pole
We were very saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. She was a very special person. We will always remember fondly, the times that we spent together. She was a hardworking but fun-loving lady who certainly loved each of you very much. May your memories keep her close to you and be a source of peace. Our sincere sympathy.
Lynne Dobson
My sincere condolences to the Martene family.
Dianne Skinner
To John, Clare and Earl and famlies
So sorry for the loss of Mom . You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Wayne and Carolyn Becker
Martene Family,
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time; Shirley was a wonderful caring person, always took time to say hi when you would see her. May her infectious smile remain close to your hearts and all the great times and that bright shining star will be Shirley shining down upon you all.
Isabelle, Wayne & Carolyn Becker
Trista & Michael Di Lullo
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Martene family. We are thinking of you at this time of loss and sending you love. She will truly be missed.
Ron Walper and family
Please accept our condolences and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We hope your faith and memories will help lift your heavy hearts.
Ron Walper, Amy & Anne Bedard and families
Joe & Pat G
Please accept our condolences as we send our deepest sympathy to all the Martene Families. Joe & Pat Glavin
Laura Lee, Randy and Family
Clare and Brenda,
So very sorry for your loss!! Thinking of you all at this time !
Helen Swartz
To the Martene and Dixon families, our deepest sympathies on Shirley’s passing. May all the wonderful memories help you through the coming days. Helen Swartz and Family
Margaret Prout
Sincere condolences to all the Martene family. Treasure your good times
Together.
Marg Prout and Frank Kints
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To all of the Martene family:
Sorry to learn of Shirley’s passing, she was a familiar face who came to my parents store.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Chuck & Tanya Erb
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy, to the entire Martene Family. Unfortunately we are away, and unable to attend visitation or the Funeral Service. Keeping You All in our Thoughts & Prayers
Ken and Kim Pinder
Earl and Julia and Clare and Brenda and Martene families
Very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You have our sympathy at this sad time.
Jane dearing
To all the Martene family.
With sincere sympathy to you all in your loss
Jane Dearing
Bruce & Bev Gates-Mary Lucretia Thompson’s Grandson
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Shirley Grace Martene.
Pat and Heather Joynt
Julie, Earl and family,
Pat and I are very sorry to hear the news of Shirley’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family as you go through the days ahead.
chuck and phyllis collett and family
We are sorry to hear of the passing of a loved.May she rest in peace in the arms of God. Free from pain. keep her good memories in your heart and she will always be near.
Ron & Karen Rupert
Dear Claire and Brenda sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Your in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Treasure your memories.
Helen Ryan
I was saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. I remember her friendly manner and willingness to chat. I’m sure she has left many words of wisdom and encouragement with you. She was a caring mom , loving grandmother and dedicated farm helper. The Martene family have lost their matriarch: but heaven has gained a card-star. May God bless you as you mourn and miss your loved one. My condolences to all of you.
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
To all the Martene family: We are so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing and know your sorrow! Please know we are thinking of all of you at this sad time! Scot & Judy
Jim & Lorna Morrissey
Sending our deepest sympathy to the family, May your memories give you comfort at this time of need. Jim & Lorna Morrissey
Lynda Burnett
Earl, Julia, Devon and family:
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Take comfort in the memories that you share.
Al Parsons
Sorry for your loss
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Sincere condolences to John, Claire, Earl and all your families in the passing of Shirley. Cherish the memories.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Terry and Trudy Hodgins
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Shirley. May your memories carry you through the days and weeks ahead. Take care.
Phil and Lisa Dietrich
Dear Martene and Dixon families;
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was a wonderful lady.
Fred and Brenda Smith
Sorry to hear of your loss she had a good life and will keep living in your hearts keep the good times close to your heart
Love The Smiths
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Our deepest sympathy to the Martene family…
Cy & Eleanor
Lawrence & Dianne Becker and family
To the Martene families
Caring thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow .May the happiness and memories you shared be warmly remembered.Shirley and Tony where great neighbors.
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Martene Family
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Shirley was a sweet lady. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Our sympathies.
Greg and Cheryl Becker and family
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
Shirley and the Martene and Dixon families
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this sad time. My memories of Shirley go back to my early years when I would spend summer vacations at Aunt Grace and Uncle Wilfred’s farm. The “Thompson” clan enjoyed a lot of good times together.
Unfortunately Russ and I are still in Florida and can not be there with you. Know that our thoughts are with you
Doug and Judy Rohde
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother
Tom and Noella Triebner
To the Martene and Dixon families—Sending our sincere condolences in the passing of Shirley. May all your wonderful memories bring comfort to you. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Tom / Noella
The Lord Family
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family! Cherish all the memories! A mother’s heart is a patchwork of love!
Dick and Deb Lord and Family
Bert Visscher
Our condolences to the whole Martene family. A strong “country woman” whom the whole family should be proud to call mom and grandma. A pleasure and honour to have known her as a neighbor . Bert Visscher and family
Rita Hogan
Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Sincere condolences.
Claire Hoffman
To all the Martene family
So sorry to hear of Shirley,s passing ..My heart and prayers go out to you all.
Claire and Winona Hoffman
Jim & Teri Orenchuk Fletcher
We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing……she has left you with wonderful heartfelt memories…..may they sustain you at this sad time
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Sincere sympathy to each of Shirley’s family. May God grant peace and comfort. Shirley was a good lady.
Linda Wilkinson
Clare & Brenda & Families-
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom and Grandmother. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Jeff & Teresa Young
John , Clare , Earl and family Our deepest sympathy
Paul and Valerie, Bazil and Liam Bontje
John, Clare, Earl and families
Saddened by the news of Shirley’s passing.
May her light burn bright in all of you. Our Condolences.
Dan, Traci, Olivia & Sophia Weigand
Dear Cousins,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Aunt Shirley. We can celebrate that she lived a full life, surrounded by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of which she was, and could be, justifiably proud… and what a fitting legacy that is. She will be missed.
Thinking of you all in the days ahead,
Dan & Traci Weigand
Erin, Ken and Tessa VanDyk
Sending all of our love and support to the Martene family… remembering a beautiful soul. Aunt Shirley will be greatly missed. Xo
Chris, Geoff and family
Our most sincere condolences to the entire family. Shirley was a fantastic lady, neighbour and friend and she will be truly be missed. Our thoughts are with you all.
Bob & Doris Osgood
Please accept my our deepest condolences. May God give you give you peace, restore your spirit with His hope, and strengthen you with His promises of eternal life.
Brenna and Barry Vincent
Earl & Julia, Clare & Brenda, John & Addie and families,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Shirley. A kind and caring lady and will be missed by many. Treasure all of the special memories and hold them near at this tender time.
Ron & Merna Scott
John, Clare ,Earl &Families
Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. May all your wonderful memories bring comfort to all of you . Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Bob and Nancy Rushton
To the Martene and Dixon families, sending our sincere condolences. Shirley was a great lady. We will miss all the great talks we had with her in the shop.
Barry and Carolyn
We are sorry to read of Shirley’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by family, friends and neighbours. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time and the coming days.
Larry & Lois Jones and family
Sorry to hear of the passing of your amazing mother and grandmother Shirley.
Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you at this time difficult time.
You will have a lot of wonderful memories.
Alvin & Mary Draisey
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Cherish all your memories.
Marion McCarter
Clare and Brenda, Earl and Julia and families
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time as you mourn the loss of your mother and grandmother. May you treasure her memories and carry them in your hearts forever. Deepest sympathy
Marion McCarter
Marlyn & Randy
Earl, Julia and family,
We are deeply saddened by the news of Shirley’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marlyn & Randy
Steve & Sue Cooper
To the Marlene family
We are sorry to hear of your loss
Our thoughts are with you.
Martine Bercier & Cameron Speers
Most sincere sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
hans & nancy brand
Our Deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Barbara Byrne
My deepest condolences to the family. Karen and Paul.
Barbara Byrne
Gabbie and Margaret Mol
Accept our sincere condolence May she rest in peace
Glenn and Sharleen Phillips
Marlene and Dixon Families
Thinking of you at this difficult time.Shirley was a wonderful lady we always enjoyed visiting when ever we saw her. Cherish the great memories.
Randy & Karen Stanlake
Our hearts go out to your whole family at this most difficult time. She was a wonderful lady, and will live on in the hearts of all who loved her. Take comfort in the wonderful memories, and that she is not suffering.
Irene O'Byrne
To Karen and all of the Martene family,
Our deepest condolences
with the loss of Shirley Grace.
She was a loving, caring and strong woman.
With much love
Paul & Irene O’Byrne
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Our heartfelt condolences on Shirley’s passing.
We shared many good chats and solo games over the years. I especially recall one very cold outing on snowmobiles. We went back to Shirley and Tony’s after and Shirley’s genuine concern that I thawed out by the wood stove. She will truly be missed by family, friends and neighbors.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Our deepest condolences to the Martene Family on the passing of your mother grandmother sister and friend!! Shirley was a very well like and known lady of our community and will be miss by all those she knew! Keep your special memories close at this sad time!! Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Don and Edith Lewis & family
To The Dixon and Martene Families.
We are sorry to see that Shirley has passed away.
Treasurer your lovely memories and good times.
She will always be near you.
Our condolence to you all
D and A Carr
So sorry for your loss.
Dave and Adrienne Carr
Cindy & Gerry Beaver
Our deepestest sympathy to the whole family.