Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Robert Ernest Martin

Male 1928 - 2008  (80 years)


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  • Name Robert Ernest Martin 
    Born 17 Aug 1928  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-202369 
    Died 31 Oct 2008  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I202369  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Urias Rudy Martin,   b. 6 Sep 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Oct 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Irene Pearl "Pearl" Hallman,   b. 30 May 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Oct 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 27 Jul 1927  [1
    Family ID F31553  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Jean Elizabeth Skerritt,   b. 6 Dec 1928, Alma, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Nov 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F56675  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Dorothy Louise Brodhaecker 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F56674  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • MARTIN, Robert Ernest - Passed away, peacefully, at St. Mary's Hospital, on October 31, 2008 in the company of his wife, Dorothy Martin (nee Brodhaecker) and his immediate family. He was in his 81st year. He was predeceased by his first wife of 47 years, Jean Martin (nee Skerritt) and by his parents, Urias and Pearl Martin. Beloved father of Douglas and his wife, Bette-Jean of Kitchener and daughter, Debra Maidment and her husband, Danny of Waterloo. Dearly loved grandfather of Sarah and Jonathan Martin and Elyse Maidment. Brother of Shirley Hawthorne and her husband Frank, Dorothy Walker and her husband Don, Bette Bailey and her husband Tom. Dearly loved step-father of Barry and Lisa Martin, Barbara and Paul Lawrence, Brad and Val Martin, Betty Ann and Dennis Wagler and grandchildren, Jill and Josh Martin; Lynda and Megan Lawrence; Ben, Kelly and Jacob Martin and Zachary and Tyrone Wagler. Bob will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a reserved man who, by contrast, could quickly become the life of a gathering. Many of his favourite times were at the cottage in Port Elgin. Visitation will be held at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener on Monday (today) from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Grace United Church, 3258 Roseville Rd., Roseville, on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. followed by interment at Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener. Donations, in lieu of flowers, would be gratefully accepted by Grace United Church, Roseville or the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-743-8900. Share memories of Bob online at www.mem.com

      WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario, Nov. 3, 2008

  • Sources 
    1. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, November 14, 1989 - Obituary of Urias R. Martin.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 Aug 1928 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 31 Oct 2008 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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