Obituary of Sylvanus B. Martin

Passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the age of 70 years. Beloved husband of Lizzie Martin. Dear father of Clarence and Judy Martin of RR 4, Elmira, George and Salema Martin of RR 1, Waterloo, Ruth and Mervin Gingrich of RR 4, Aylmer. Also survived by eleven grandchildren. Brother of Simeon and Ellen Martin, Leah (Mrs. Nelson) Martin, Lydian and Peter Brubacher. Son-in-law of Magdalena Martin. Brother-in-law of Menno Martin, Sarah McHolm, Elvina and Wesley Bowman, Harvey and Annie Martin, Melvin Bauman, George and Almeda Martin, Mary and Orlan Martin. Predeceased by his first wife Hannah Martin (1992), his parents Wendel and Elizabeth (Bowman) Martin, his brother Nelson Martin, sister-in-law Eva Bauman and brother-in-law John McHolm. Relatives and friends may call at the home of George L. Martin, 2044 Lobsinger Line, RR 1, Waterloo, on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday, May 10, 2013 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-6 p.m. A family service will be held at the home on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 9 a.m., then to Conestoga Mennonite Meeting House for further public service and burial in the adjoining cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Ward and the nurses of Care Partners for their compassionate care. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Service Summary Visitation ~ At the home of George L. Martin, 2044 Lobsinger Line, RR 1, Waterloo, on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday, May 10, 2013 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-6 p.m. ~ A family service will be held at the home on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 9 a.m., then to Conestoga Mennonite Meeting House for further public service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.