Obituary of Leander R. Martin

Martin, Leander R. ~ Passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 31, 2015, in his 91st year. Leander R. Martin, of RR 2, Elmira, was the father of Elias W. and Esther Martin of RR 2, Wallenstein, Malinda and Amos W. Martin of RR 5, Mount Forest, Susannah and Sidney M. Brubacher of RR 1, West Montrose, Salome and Joseph F. Weber of St. Jacobs, Lizzie and Nelson S. Reist of RR 1, Elmira, Edward W. and Salema Martin of RR 2, Elmira, Clayton W. and Miriam Martin of RR 1, Gowanstown. He is also survived by 50 grandchildren, 105 great-grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. Step-father of Harvey E. and Annie Martin, Martha and Isaac Martin, Erla and Elmer R. Sauder, Amsey E. and Martha Martin, and Henry E. Martin, 26 step-grandchildren and 25 step-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife Minerva (Weber) Martin (Oct. 31, 1981) and his second wife Elvina (Eby) Martin (Oct. 19, 2014), three brothers (one in infancy), one sister in infancy, and one granddaughter. Viewing will be at the home of Edward W. Martin, 144 South Field Dr., Elmira on Monday, November 2 from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 3 from 1-5 p.m. A family service will be held at the home on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9 a.m., then to Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for interment and public service. Service Summary Visitation: Monday, November 2 from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 3 from 1-5 p.m. at the home of Edward W. Martin, 144 South Field Dr., Elmira ~ Family service will be held at the home on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9 a.m., then to Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for interment and public service