Obituary of Earl J. Martin

Passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Grand River Hospital at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband of Joyce (Brubacher) Martin of RR 2, Elmira. Dear father of Jason and Linda Martin of RR 2, Elmira, Joel and Sharon Martin of RR 1,Waterloo, Romayne and Cleon Lichty, Justin and Carolyn Martin all of RR 2, Elmira. Fondly remembered by his 13 grandchildren. Loved son of Loreen Martin of RR 2, Alma and son-in-law of Vera Brubacher of RR 1, St. Jacobs. Brother of James and Mary Martin of RR 1, Westmeath, Gladys and Gordon Bauman of RR 2, Alma and Stuart and Fern Martin of RR 1, St. Jacobs. Brother-in-law of Willard and Diane Brubacher of RR 3, Moorefield, and Sharon and Dale Martin of Elmira. Predeceased by his father Noah Martin (1990), his father-in-law David Brubacher (2009), his sister Pauline (1988) and his brother-in-law Maurice Shantz (1985). Visitation will take place on Monday (today) February 8, and Tuesday, February 9 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A family service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 9 a.m., then to Montrose Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service. Service Summary Visitation: Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Interment: Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery ~ Memorial Service: Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church ~ Reception: Following the service in the church hall ~ Donations: MCC (50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1 http://ontario.mcc.org/ (Donate on-line or call toll free 1-800-313-6226 or local: 519-745-8458) or Elmira Mennonite Church (58 Church Street West, Elmira, ON N3B 1N2)