Obituary of Maryann Martin

Martin, Maryann (Mrs. Samuel B.) ~ April 7, 1928 – April 22, 2013 ~ Peacefully passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Chateau Gardens Assisted Living at the age of 85 years. Maryann, of Elmira, was the beloved wife of the late Samuel B. Martin (December 1, 2004). Dear mother of Keith and Christine, Gord and Damaris, Brian and Marilyn, Susan Midgley, Dwight and Jane. Maryann will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Julia and Alyse; Anna and Sophia; Bradley (Laura), Wesley and Laura; Tyler (Louise), Jodi (Matt), Alisha; Phoebe and Simon. Sister of Wayne and Naomi, Lovina Ruttan, Anson and Sharon, Mervin and Alma. Predeceased by her parents Ezra and Louisa (Bauman) Martin, sisters Adeline Martin and Elmina Brubacher, and brothers Onias, Leander and Milton. Maryann’s love for her Saviour was reflected in her gentle and loving spirit through her service to others. Whether it was raising her large family, serving at church, or assisting fellow residents at Chateau Gardens she did so quietly and faithfully. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Wednesday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Woodside Bible Fellowship on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 1 p.m. followed by interment in Hawkesville Cemetery. Reflecting Maryann’s passion and involvement with children, donations to Woodside Bible Fellowship Children’s Programs or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Service Summary Relatives and friends called at her home at 2520 Three Bridges Road on Sunday, April 21 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and may call on Monday, April 22 from 10-12 noon and 1-6 p.m. A family service will be held at her home on Tuesday, April 23 at 9 a.m. then to Conestoga Mennonite Meeting House for further service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.