Obituary of Arthur S. Martin

Martin, Arthur S. ~ Passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his home in St. Jacobs, at the age of 81 years. Arthur was the loved husband of Mary (Metzger) Martin for 58 years. Loving father of Ron (Jean) Martin, Randy (Brenda) Martin, and Jenny Martin. Loving grandfather of Chris (Julie) Martin, Michelle (Dave) Proctor, Elizabeth (Matt) Wylie, Kevin (Ashley) Martin, Roger Martin, and six great-grandchildren. Survived by his brothers Floyd (Doreen) Martin and Gerry (Peggy) Martin, and sisters-in-law Clarene Martin and Margaret Metzger. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Irene (Sitler) Martin, brothers Lester (June) Martin, Howard Martin, and Orlan (Virginia) Martin, niece Ann Louise Martin, nephew Doug Martin, and brother-in-law Peter Metzger. Art spent his retirement volunteering at Habitat for Humanity, MCC Thrift and Gift, and helping his neighbours. Special thanks to Care Partner nurses Diane, Heather, Jane and Nancy for their compassionate care of Art. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Saturday, January 12, 2013 afternoon from 4-6 p.m. and evening from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 3 p.m. followed by interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. In Art’s memory, donations to Habitat for Humanity would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Visitation: Saturday, January 12, 2013 afternoon 4-6 p.m. and evening 7-9 p.m. ~ Funeral Service: Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 3 p.m. at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church ~ Donations: Habitat for Humanity (120 Northfield Dr. E., Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8 www.habitatwaterlooregion.on.ca)