Annanias S. Martin

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4435
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1968, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1978, 118 Young St., St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Annanias Martin, "born in August, 1894."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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MARTIN, Annanias
On Monday, February 27, 1978, at his residence, 118 Young St.; St. Jacobs, formerly of Route 3, Waterloo, aged 83 years.
Husband of the late Susanna Steckle; dear father of Lloyd of St. Jacobs, Abner of Route 1, Atwood, Mrs. Aaron (Florence) Wideman of Route 1 Waterloo, Almeda of St. Jacobs, Mrs. George (Viola) Wallace of Ottawa, Mrs. Carson (Ella) Moyer or New Dundee, and Mrs. Milo (Laura) Shantz of St. Jacobs; brother of Mrs. Lizzie Bauman of Route 3, Wallenstein, Mrs. Urias (Hannah) Bauman of Route 4, Elmira, Tilman of Route 2, Drayton; 22 grandchildren also survive. Three brothers and four sisters predeceased him.
Friends called at the Dreisinger Funeral Home 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, until Wednesday at noon when removal was made to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for funeral service at 3 p.m. Rev. Richard Yordy officiated. Interment St. Jacobs Mennonite cemetery.

Martin,Annanias-death-Elmira Signet Mar 1 1978 pg 31.

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Martin, Annanias, was born in Waterloo, Ont.; died at his home in St. Jacobs, Ont., Feb. 27, 1978; aged 83 y. On Feb. 26, 1920, he was married to Susanna Steckle, who died in 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Abner), 5 daughters (Florence - Mrs. Aaron Wideman, Almeda Martin, Viola - Mrs. George Wallace, Ellen - Mrs. Carson Moyer, and Laura - Mrs. Milo Shantz), 22 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Bauman, Hannah - Mrs. Urias Bauman), and one brother (Tilman). He was preceded in death by 2 sons, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 1, in charge of Richard Yordy and Abner Good; interment in church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 13 - March 28, 1978 - page 266

Annanias married Susanna Steckle 26 Feb 1926, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Susanna (daughter of Henry D. Steckle and Mary Ann Sitler) was born 3 Sep 1895, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Florence — Aaron H. Wideman. (son of Noah Wideman and Lydia Hoffman) [Group Sheet]

Viola — George Thomas Wallace. [Group Sheet]

Laura — Milo Daniel Shantz. (son of Irvin Shantz and Lavina "Viny" Roth) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186075

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Martin-. Almeda S., 79, St. Jacobs, Ont., died Oct. 10. Parents: Annanias and Susanna Steckle Martin. Funeral: Oct. 14 at St. Jacobs (Ont.) Mennonite Church.

The Mennonite, November 18, 2003, pages 25-27, Vol. 6, No. 22

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239541

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BRIDE'S BROTHER ASSISTS AT MARTIN-GOOD WEDDING By Record Correspondent

ST. JACOBS, Oct. 24 -- A brother of the bride, Rev. Howard Good of Preston, officiated at the marriage Saturday of Gladys Eileen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Good, St. Jacobs, to Mr. Lloyd S. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Annanias Martin, R.R. 3, Waterloo, are the bridegroom's parents. Assisting with the ceremony, held in St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, was Rev. Roy S. Koch of St. Jacobs. Pink and white chrysanthemums and ferns were used as church decorations. A quartet composed of Miss Ruth Groh, Miss Laura Martin, Mr. George Bechtel and Mr. Abner Martin, sang "Benedic Anima." "O Power of Love" and "O Happy Home." Miss Lois Buckwalter, assisted by the quartet, sang "The Lord's Prayer." Escorted by her father, the bride entered the church wearing a white brocaded satin gown, styled with sweetheart neckline, lily-point sleeves and full gathered skirt. Her white Bible, adorned with white feathered chrysanthemums, was a gift of the bridegroom. Miss Ellen Martin, sister of the bridegroom, was her only attendant, wearing a gown of pink crepe. She carried a hand boquet of blue tinted carnations and pink sweetheart roses. A brother of the bride, Mr. Willard Good of St. Jacobs, attended the bridegroom. Guests were ushered by Mr. Clare Martin, Waterloo, and Mr. Murray Good, St. Jacobs. Welcoming guests at her home following the ceremony was the bride's mother, dressed in gray with corsage of red roses, and the bridegroom's mother, wearing a navy ensemble and similar corsage. The couple planned a wedding trip to the Thousand Islands and Quebec and will later take up residence at R. R. 3, Waterloo. A navy gabardine suit with navy and white accessories was the bride's travelling ensemble. She wore a corsage of white feathered chrysanthemums.

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MARTIN, Lloyd Steckle - Born July 20, 1928, and with his usual grace, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Predeceased by his loving wife Gladys (Good) Martin (2005) and his daughter, Sharon (2006). Cherished father of Ron Martin and his wife Sharon and Darrel Martin. Lovingly remembered by his son-in-law, Eugene Snyder and daughter-in-law, Karen Martin. Devoted grandfather of Robyn (Maurits) Dagelinckx , Ryan (Leanne) Uttley, Tonya and Jonathan Martin, and Hillary and Evan Snyder. Great-grandfather of Mikaela and Nathan Dagelinckx and Benjamin and William Uttley. Brother of Florence Wideman, Viola (George) Wallace, Ellen Moyer, Laura (Milo) Shantz, and Abner (Shirley) Martin. Also survived by his sisters-in-law, Margaret (Peter) Metzger, Polly Good and his brother-in-law, Willard (Joyce) Good . Lloyd will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Lloyd is the son of the late Ananias and Susannah (Steckle) Martin. Predeceased by his sister, Almeda Martin and his brothers-in-law, Aaron Wideman, Carson Moyer and Howard Good. Lloyd was a respected leader and active member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. His unconditional love for everyone was one amazing expression of his faith. Lloyd partnered with Gladys in all their business ventures including farming, Martin's Tax Service and a recreation facility in Grand Bend. He also enjoyed the support and friendships in his long time neighbourhood and he loved the sound of children's laughter. The family will receive friends and family at David MacLeod Funeral Home , 617 King St., N., Waterloo on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St., St. Jacobs on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 1 p.m. Pastor Mark Diller Harder and Pastor Barb Smith-Morrison officiating. Interment will follow at St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the M.C.C. and M.E.D.A. and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-888-7700.

Waterloo Region Record - 21 apr 2008

Lloyd — Gladys Eileen Good. Gladys (daughter of Abner S. Good and Mary Ann Randall) was born 4 Dec 1928; died 6 Dec 2005; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ellen — Carson Menno Moyer. (son of Menno Cressman Moyer and Maggie Snyder) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186164

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• Interesting: story, honoured, music
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188172

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Menno Singers founder Abner Martin remembered for lasting impact on community
by Johanna Weidner Waterloo Region Record

Waterloo - The founder of the Menno Singers and Mennonite Mass Choir has passed away.

Abner Martin, of Waterloo, died on Friday. He was 84.

Martin was the founding artistic director of Menno Singers in 1955 and conductor for 20 years. He was a leader for excellence in choral music in this community, at a time when there was no concert hall or standing choirs performing challenging choral works.

"I think he was a pioneer," said his daughter, Stephanie Martin.

Martin founded the Menno Singers when he was 20, spurred by his vision for a choir dedicated to quality choral and sacred music. In 1974, he was behind the formation of the Mennonite Mass Choir.

A tribute posted on the Menno Singers' website Saturday included a quote from Martin about the "great bond of unity" found in choral music: "I wish that everyone could experience the unique joy of singing in a highly disciplined choir. Singing in a group is all about immersing one's self into the community of singers."

Martin directed both choirs until his retirement in 1979, when the Menno Singers established the Abner Martin Music Scholarship, awarded annually to a deserving university music student from Ontario.

Martin was inducted into the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame in 2017. His daughter said he was pleased to be recognized, although he was always modest about his accomplishments.

The award biography starts with an intriguing dichotomy: "There are two sides to Abner Martin \emdash choral musician and cattleman."

Martin bought a dairy farm in Perth County in the early 1970s, after leaving his teaching position at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, due to health issues. He was proud of his herd of prize-winning Charolais and Holstein cattle.....

Weidner, J. (2018). Menno Singers founder Abner Martin remembered for lasting impact on community. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 26 November 2018, from https://www.therecord.com/news-story/9050061-menno-singers-founder-abner-martin-remembered-for-lasting-impact-on-community/

Abner — Shirley Lorraine Jantzi. (daughter of David S. Jantzi and Elva Iona Shantz) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188624

Ronald — Rhoda Lynn Martin. (daughter of Moses B. Martin and Alice Angeline Drudge) [Group Sheet]

Ronald — Sharon Elizabeth Gibson. [Group Sheet]

Darrel — Karen Sue Eby. (daughter of Milton Eby and Agnes Magdalena Eby) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sharon Louise Kruger
• Name: Sharon Louise Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186153

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ST. JACOBS (Jun 4, 2007)

Any doubts Lloyd Martin had about holding a memorial service for his daughter evaporated when he walked inside the crowded St. Jacobs Mennonite Church.It had been a year since Sharon Martin had vanished, and her father and family needed to end the wondering and start the grieving. And so it was that hundreds of friends, relatives and former colleagues filled the pews to honour Sharon's memory, even while she remains alive and missing in the eyes of Waterloo regional police."It was overwhelming . . . We didn't know if it was the right thing to do or not. We debated it for a long time," Lloyd said. "But anyone I talked to that day reaffirmed why we did it. We all needed closure and healing."It may never be known exactly what happened to Sharon, who was last videotaped withdrawing money from a Fairview Mall bank machine.

The facts are this: suffering from schizophrenia, she disappeared May 17, 2006, for the second time since January. Although her body has never been found, her family believes she was driven to end her own life. She was 47. Lloyd, her father, was prompted to write this in the service's bulletin:"We believe that Sharon died in Hamilton on May 18, 2006. We may never have evidence that would provide absolute closure. We trust God's love be greater than Sharon's mental illness and trust his loving care wherever she is."But the life of the woman celebrated on a recent Saturday wasn't measured by her mental illness. Sharon was also a loving mother; an intelligent, well-educated and respected elementary school teacher, whose classroom broke down in tears the day she announced she'd be leaving her job. She was a terrific swimmer and basketball player; talented cook, accomplished musician and gifted singer.

One by one, mourners passed around the microphone in the church's basement, sharing memories of Sharon. They talked about road trips to Winnipeg, driving her grandfather's Mercedes, and wolfing down a friend's oatmeal as a girl so they could go out to play. They remembered her Christmas concerts, the mini-putt course she helped run by age nine, the choir she sang with at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate.Her family talked honestly and openly about Sharon's long struggle with schizophrenia, which altered her perception of reality.

They sang through their tears and said goodbye."The illness that took her away wasn't the sum total of her life. She was far more than that," said her sister-in-law, also named Sharon Martin. "She had such a profound influence on so many people, and a lot of people were hurting out there. We wanted to honour her, and not focus so much on the illness. But we didn't want to hide it."Today, Sharon's green Ford Taurus station wagon is parked outside her father's St. Jacobs home, and her life's possessions remain scattered through a handful of cardboard boxes. There are plans to ask a judge to grant a death certificate, and talk of placing a marker inside a local cemetery.By the time she disappeared, "she was living more in the spirit world than the real world," he said. Sharon had legally changed her named to Wendy Holmes, had stopped taking her medication, and was in and out of hospital. Throughout her struggle, however, there had been glimpses of the old Sharon and the recurring belief she might shake off the illness that dogged her."She had another reality that was very real to her," said her sister-in-law. "She often talked about taking flight, moving into another world."When Sharon first disappeared in January 2006, she was located in a Buffalo psychiatric hospital after five days. This time, her family again held out hope, following every trail they could, before her purse was found in a garden near Hamilton harbour.Publicly memorializing her was a necessary step in the grieving process, her family said. They couldn't go on forever in mourning limbo, even thought her sister-in-law admits they will probably never "know 100 per cent for sure" what happened to Sharon.As for those lingering questions, they're best answered by faith in higher power, the family said."It doesn't do much for me to sit around and stew about it," Lloyd said. "As a man of faith, I believe God's grace is bigger than her illness. I trust God to take care of her."

The Record 4 Jun 2007 - gmercer@therecord.com

Sharon — Victor Paul Kruger. [Group Sheet]

Sharon — Eugene Nelson Snyder. (son of Nelson G. Snyder and Vera Koch) [Group Sheet]