Died on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at his home at 123523 Southgate Road 12 in his 82nd year. Husband of Mary Martin, father of Cleon and Betty Martin, James and Elsie Martin, Amsey and Martha Martin, Floyd and Anna Martin, Delton and Erma Martin, Aaron and Naomi Martin, Anna and Jonas Martin, Betty and Aaron Weber, Esther and Harold Sauder, Laverne and Mary Martin, Elmer and Verna Martin, and Elvin and Judith Martin. Remembered by 76 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clayton; twin sisters Ada Martin (late Joseph), and Adeline Martin (Paul); and sisters-in-law Esther Martin, and Irene Martin. Predeceased by one stillborn daughter, his parents Sidney and Annie Martin, brothers Emmanuel (Esther) and Aaron (Anna), and sisters Ermina (Abner Martin), Priscilla Martin, Mary Ann (Isaiah Martin), Emma and Susannah (in infancy), and Annie Martin; and two grandchildren. Visitation was held at his home, 123523 Southgate Road 12, Holstein on Monday from 6:00 – 8:00pm, and Tuesday from 10:00 – 12:00pm & 2:00 – 5:00pm. Family service was on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 9:00am, then to Cedarview Mennonite Meetinghouse, 103713 Concession Road 10, Mount Forest for public burial and further services. England Funeral Home, Mount Forest, entrusted with arrangements.
