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

Simon B. Martin

Male 1897 - 1984  (87 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Simon B. Martin was born 14 Sep 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1984, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57386
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Simon B., son of Elias and Maryann Martin, was born in St. Jacobs, Ont., Sept 14, 1897; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Nov 13, 1984, aged 87 y. On April 13, 1919, he was married to Lydia BAUMAN, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Violet Mrs. John Ropp; Elsie Mrs. Ephraim Gingrich, and Lois Mrs. Robert Witmer), 4 sons (Clare, James, Paul, and Laurence), 24 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one brother (Amos) and 2 sisters (Nancy and Salome). He was preceded in death by one sister, 2 brothers, and 2 grandchildren. In 1925 he was ordained as minister and bishop in the Ontario Conference and served in the Sherkston, Weber and Monetville congregations. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov 16,, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in the church cemetery.

    Simon — Lydia Ann Bauman. Lydia (daughter of Seth B. Bauman and Maria Martin) was born 16 Feb 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1976, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elsie Marie Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1920.
    2. 3. Rev. V. Paul "Paul" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Dec 1925; died 31 May 2012, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. J. "Laurence" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elsie Marie Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Simon1) was born 1920.

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    • Name: Elsie Marie Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-262881

    Elsie — Ephraim Gingerich. Ephraim was born 11 Oct 1917; died 18 Jun 2010, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Rev. V. Paul "Paul" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Simon1) was born 4 Dec 1925; died 31 May 2012, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Paul Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-262880

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Rev. Paul

    1925 - 2012. Passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home on Thursday, May 31, 2012, in his 87th year. Son of the late Simon and Lydia (Bauman) Martin. Predeceased by his loving wife, Ruth (Erb) and their son, Timothy; siblings, James (Ann) and Violet (John) Ropp. Fondly remembered by his siblings, Elsie Gingerich (the late Ephraim), Clare Martin, Lois Witmer (Bob) and Laurence (Marilyn). He will be deeply missed by his children, Bob (Erma), Phil (Chris), Betsy (Manee), Carolyn (Stan); grandchildren, Andrea, Jessica, Stella, Suzanne, Simon (Rachel), Joseph, Heather, Nicole and Maya (Aiden); and great-grandchildren, Nellie, Alex, and Elijah. Paul served as a Mennonite minister in five congregations: Hawkesville, Morningside, Widemans, Wanner and Stirling. He was also well known for his Potter's Wheel Ministry. We will remember him for his incredible passion for life and openness to change. Visitation will be held at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Sunday, June 3, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. and at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday, June 4, 2012, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A public memorial service will be held at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, 57 Stirling Ave. N., Kitchener on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 2 p.m., followed by refreshments and an informal time of storytelling.

    Waterloo Region Record 3 Jun 2012

    V. married Ruth Margaret Erb 26 Aug 1947. Ruth (daughter of Addison H. Erb and Hilda B. Weber) was born 22 Jan 1925, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 2001, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Paul Robert Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. James Philip "Phil" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 7. Ruth Elizabeth "Betsy" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 8. Carolyn Esther Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 9. John Timothy "Tim" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Nov 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 2005, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  J. "Laurence" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Simon1)

    J. — Maryilyn Ilene Shantz. (daughter of Lorne Shantz and Ada Wismer) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Paul Robert Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.V.2, 1.Simon1)

    Paul — Erma Wideman. (daughter of George H. Wideman and Elizabeth F. "Lizzie" Diefenbacher) [Group Sheet]


  2. 6.  James Philip "Phil" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.V.2, 1.Simon1)

    James — Chris Derstine. [Group Sheet]


  3. 7.  Ruth Elizabeth "Betsy" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.V.2, 1.Simon1)

  4. 8.  Carolyn Esther Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.V.2, 1.Simon1)

  5. 9.  John Timothy "Tim" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.V.2, 1.Simon1) was born 30 Nov 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 2005, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176452

    Notes:

    JOHN "TIM" MARTIN

    1952 - 2005. Passed away peacefully, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Friday, June 10, 2005, at the age of 52. Beloved son of Paul and the late Ruth Martin. Cherished brother of Robert and Erma and their children Andrea and Jessica; Philip and Chris Derstine and their children Suzanne and Simon; Betsy and Manee Chacaby and their children Stella, Danelle, Shiela, Leslie and Maya; Carolyn and Stan Smith and their children Joe, Heather and Nicole. Tim prided himself as an advocate for affordable housing as well as having an active roll in the local Liberal party and Resident Association for Eby Village. Friends are invited to share their memories of Tim with his family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Sunday, June 12, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The memorial service to celebrate Tim's life and faith, will be held in the funeral home Chapel on Monday, June 13, 2005, at 11 a.m.

    The Record Newspaper 11 Jun 2005