Obituary of Clifford Martin

Martin, Clifford L. ~ Suddenly at his residence on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the age of 73 years. Clifford Martin of Fergus is the beloved husband of Seleda (Sittler) Martin. Loving father of Arlene Martin and her husband Terry of Elmira and Ronald and his wife Christine of Muskoka. Loved grandfather of Nathan, Brian and Noah Martin. Dear brother of Beulah and her husband Dale Bennett of Maryland, USA. Also lovingly remembered by his brothers-in-law Eli and his wife Florence Sittler, Amsey and his wife Mildred Martin all of Elmira, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Israel and Viola Martin, a son Paul in infancy and a brother Lorne. Clifford farmed for 36 years in Pilkington Township and after retirement enjoyed time with his family in both Elmira and Muskoka. He was an active member of Bethel Mennonite Church, Elora. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A family interment service will take place at Elmira Mennonite Cemetery on Thursday followed by a public memorial service at Bethel Mennonite Church, RR 1, Elora at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Mennonite Disaster Service. Service Summary Visitation: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Memorial Service: Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Bethel Mennonite Church, 6772 8th Line W., RR 1, Elora at 2 p.m. ~ Donations: Mennonite Disaster Service.