Obituary of Doreen Martin

Martin, Doreen ~ It is with deep sadness that we announce her passing on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at the age of 76 years. As we mourn our loss, we also rejoice that her battle with leukemia is over and she is reunited with her loved ones that have gone before her. Survived by her beloved husband, Floyd, for over 58 years. Dear mother of Sharon (Mark) Bauman of St. Jacobs, Susan (Bruce) Brubacher of Elmira, and Marilyn (Paul) Leis of Elmwood. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Dave (Crystal) Bauman, Michael (Alli) Bauman, Josh (Trin) Brubacher, Janna (Mark) Brubacher Greco, Brandon (Chantelle) Leis, and Kristin Leis; and her great-grandchildren: Grayson, Georgia, Patrick, Sage, Nicholas, and Matthew. Loved sister of Dianne (Glenn) Steinacker, Dr. Ray (Marion) Martin, Sandra (Harold) Martin, and Karen (Ross) Huehn. Doreen is predeceased by her parents Emil and Minerva (Gingrich) Martin, and siblings Ronald and Mary who died in infancy. Doreen’s light shone brightly and will be carried in all of us who had the privilege to feel her love and affection. Special thank you to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, CCAC, Dr. Tam, and nurses Jane and Heather for the excellent care given to Doreen. Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. Family interment will take place prior to the memorial service which will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Mennonite Central Committee. Service Summary Memorial Visitation: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church (1310 King St. N., St. Jacobs) ~ Memorial Service: Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 2 p.m. at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church (1310 King St. N., St. Jacobs) ~ Donations: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (Grand River Hospital Foundation - 835 King Street West, Kitchener, ON N2G 1G3 (519) 749-4370) www.grhf.org or Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) - 50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1 www.mcccanada.ca 1-800-313-6226 or 519-745-8458)