Earl Martin
1940-2025
Earl Martin, died peacefully after a brief illness on May 5, 2025 in Kitchener, ON. He was surrounded by his loving family in his last days.
Beloved husband of 61 years to Alice Martin. Loving father to Brenda and husband Dale Cressman, Debrah and husband Jonathan Falk.
Grandfather “papa” to Sarah and Emma Falk and Hannah Cressman. He is survived by his sister Margaret Freeman (late Elmer) and brother Laverne Martin (Adele).
Predeceased by parents Cleason and Elizabeth Martin, siblings Harvey Martin (late Minerva), Reta Brubacher (late Enos) and Elsie Weber (Clarence).
Earl will be fondly remembered for his kind and gentle spirit and dedication to his family. He was proud of his 40+ years employment as a truck driver and volunteer service with St John’s Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity and cemetery caretaker for St. Jacobs Mennonite Church where he was an active member. He lived a full life and will be fondly remembered and missed by those who knew him.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at St.Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St North, St. Jacobs, ON. The service will be live-streamed and a link can be found on St. Jacobs Mennonite Church website.
As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to The Working Center, WCS Food Bank or Habitat For Humanity.
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237