Obituary of Israel M. Martin

Martin, Israel M. ~ Nov. 8, 1935-Feb. 7, 2017 ~ Passed away peacefully at his residence, RR 2, West Montrose on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at the age of 81 years. Husband of Nancy (Martin) Martin of RR 2, West Montrose. Father of Paul and Erma of RR 2, West Montrose, Edna and Samuel Martin of RR 1, Mount Forest, Elsie and Elo Martin of RR 2, Mount Forest, Amy and Paul Martin of RR 1, Elmira. Survived by 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Joseph and Hannah Martin of RR 2, Elmira, Henry and Mary Martin of RR 1, West Montrose, sisters Nancy (Mrs. Amsey) Martin of RR 1, St. Jacobs and Sarah and Ervin Martin of RR 3, Mount Forest, brother-in-law Ion and Salome Martin of RR 2, West Montrose, and sister-in-law Mary (Mrs. David) Martin of RR 2, West Montrose. Predeceased by his parents Urias and Annie (Martin) Martin, brothers Noah and Edna Martin, David, sister Maryann Martin, brothers-in-law Amsey Martin, Henry Weber, and sister-in-law Lydia Frey Martin. Relatives and friends called at the home of Paul and Erma Martin, 1170 Country Lane, RR 2, West Montrose on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. and may call on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. A family service will be held at the home on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 9 a.m., then to Winterbourne Mennonite Meeting House for burial and further service. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Service Summary Visiting: Home of Paul and Erma Martin (1170 Country Lane, RR 2, West Montrose) on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. ~ Services: Family Service at the home on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 9 a.m., then to Winterbourne Mennonite Meeting House for burial and further service