Obituary of Melvin Martin

Peacefully at his home on October 14, 2015, at the age of 88 years, of RR 2 Drayton. Beloved husband of Ruby (Brubacher) Martin. Dear father of Audrey Gingrich of Drayton, Murrel and Mary of Drayton, Robert and Elizabeth of Drayton, Elaine Martin at home, Calvin and Pauline of Elmira, Neil and Jean of Drayton, Harold and Miriam of Moorefield, Gary and Carolyn of Drayton, Dennis and Christine of Alma. Fondly remembered by 36 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. Brother of Elsie Brubacher (the late David). Brother-in-law of Verna Martin, Naomi Martin, Ella Martin (the late Maurice), Lucinda Brubacher (the late Lester), Nora and Melvin Martin, and Alice Brubacher. Predeceased by parents Moses and Rebecca Martin, infant son Marvin, son-in-law Edgar Gingrich, granddaughter Carolyn Gingrich, brothers Orval, Cleason, Clarence, Edgar, Eden, sister Vietta Martin, and sister-in-law Erma Brubacher. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Friday, October 16 from 12:30-4:30 and 6-8 p.m. Family service Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 9 a.m. at the funeral home, then to North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service. Service Summary Visitation: Friday, October 16 from 12:30-4:30 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral Home. ~ Family Service: Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 9 a.m. at the funeral home, then to North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service.