Obituary of Gerald Franklin Martin

Martin, Gerald Franklin August 31, 1925 to November 5, 2017 With sad hearts, the family of Gerald “Gerry” Franklin Martin announces that he passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday, November 5, 2017, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Margueritte Martin (nee Chrysler). Cherished father of John Martin, Janice “Jan” Martin, and Gerald “Gerry” Martin (Leslie Burn). Especially remembered by birth daughter, Ginny Paulsen in Vancouver. Proud grandfather of Gregory Gravelle, Alex “Lexi” Lafleur-Brown (J.T.) and baby Lily and Veronica Campbell. Sadly missed by many nieces & nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Clara (Dunn) and Donald Martin, his beloved mother-in-law, “Peggy” Chrysler, and his three younger siblings and their spouses, Shirley Blackwell (Jack), Bruce Martin (“Bunny”), and Donna (Tim Morris). Born in North Bay on August 31, 1925, raised in Capreol, ON, Gerald completed Basic Training with the 48th Highlanders and served in the Armoured Corps during World War II, and was a proud Veteran. He was employed by the Canadian National Railway for 44 years. He cycled to work daily and was an avid downhill skier at Laurentian and Mt Antoine Ski Hills, tennis player with Lakeshore Tennis Club and passionate golfer at Clear Springs Golf Club after retirement, and Mr. Fix-it-when-it-wasn’t-broken in his self-built barn workshop in the rest of his spare time. He will always be remembered for his daily walks, his Capreol-isms, love for jelly beans, charming wit and his bright blue eyes. The Martin family would like to express sincere gratitude to our precious cousins for visits and to Maple Ward and Day Program staff at Cassellholme for their loving care of our husband and father during the past 4 years. Thank you also to Dr. Prins, NBRHC ER Nurses and RTTs, and C-3 Nurses for their respectful and tender care on his last day. A special thank you to Tracy Brewer-Davis for being with us at Cassellholme the day after. Family will receive friends and family at Emmanuel United Church, Lakeshore Drive, North Bay on Friday, November 24, at 11:00am, with Celebration of Life service to follow at 1:00pm. Interment will take place at a later date. If desired, donations to Cassellholme, Heart and Stroke Foundation, North Bay and District Cardiac Fitness Club, Cancer Society-North Bay or the North Bay Santa Fund would be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences at www.martynfh.com