Mary Ann Brubacher

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• Name: Mary Ann Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168202
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Mary — Eli B. Martin. Eli (son of Absalom Martin, II and Leah Bauman) was born 22 Sep 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128884

Notes:

Shantz.- Alice, daughter of Eli B. and Maryann (Brubacher) Martin, was born at Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 30, 1930; died of cancer at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 5, 1984; aged 53 y. On Mar. 6, 1952, she was married to Melvin Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Murray and David), one daughter (Ann), and one brother (Donald Martin). She was a member of Floradale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of J. Lester Kehl, Amsey Martin, and Orvie Brubacher; interment in the Floradale Mennonite Church Cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 6 - February 7, 1984, page 102.

Alice married Melvin M. Shantz 6 Mar 1952. Melvin (son of Levi W. Shantz and Melinda W. Martin) was born 3 Jan 1930, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1991; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: Martin Feed Mills Ltd., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Don Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-252891

Notes:

Elmira loses one of its foremost citizens

Don Martin, an Elmira native whose business ventures and volunteer activities shaped everything from this week's maple syrup festival to the very structure of the town, died this week at St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener at the age of 79. Perhaps more than any other in the past half-century, Martin was instrumental in shaping development in Elmira. A prominent businessman and philanthropist, his long list of accomplishments was recognized in his induction into the Waterloo County Hall of Fame in 2008. While Martin was always modest about his contributions, there's no denying he has had a major impact on Elmira and the township in the years since being born into a conservative Mennonite family on Apr. 15, 1933.....


ObserverXtra 5 Apr 2013 by Steve Kannon

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DONALD B. MARTIN
1933-2013

Donald B. Martin was raised in a conservative Mennonite family in Woolwich Township. As was common in families in his community, he quit school at age 16 and began working in carpentry and construction.

In his mid-20s he took over the family business, Martin Feed Mills Ltd. , and built it into a significant business and employer in Elmira. Martin was also involved in the creation of more than 30 other businesses including the Elmira Land Development Company, Brox's Olde Town Village and B&L Metals.

Martin held a number of volunteer positions both locally and nationally. He was President of the Elmira Board of Trade in 1965, the year the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival began. He also served on the Elmira High School Board and was a member of the Lions Club for 45 years. He was the recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow given by Lions Club International Foundation. Some of his most challenging experiences were being involved in search and rescue missions where he volunteered his airplane and piloting expertise. He was also a Mason and Shriner. Martin served nationally as Chairman of the Canadian Feed Manufacturers Association.

He was involved in the creation of many local facilities such as the Lions Sports Park, Kissing Bridge Trail, Lions Woolwich Dam Trail and the Elmira Golf and Country Club. Martin was recognized for his community service with several awards of distinction including being named Woolwich Citizen of the Year in 1992.

Waterloo Region Hall of Fame

Donald — Waldtraut Gertrude Wrasse. (daughter of Otto Wraase and Lavina Horst) [Group Sheet]