Obituary for Alan Willis Martin
Martin - Alan Willis
Alan Willis Martin of Grand Valley in his 90th year passed away peacefully at the Avalon Care Centre in Orangeville, on March 09, 2023.
Beloved Father of daughters Donna (Roberto) De Michele of Dundalk, Linda (Garry) Bradley of London,
Nancy Martin of Orangeville and Christine (Glen) Simpson of Markdale and son Alan (Ali) Edwin (Linda) Martin of Grand Valley. He was a proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.
Predeceased by his devoted wife Eva Emily (Wiltshire) Martin and brothers Russel, Ronald, Vince, Clifford, Harold, and Paul also sister Ruth (Keeling-Branigan) and parents Edwin and Gertrude (Reilly) Martin.
Alan was a 3rd generation farmer in East Luther Township and retired to Bromont Condominium in Orangeville. He enjoyed his family and friends, horses, traveling the world, playing cards and old country music.
A private family service will be held at Dods and McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First Street, Orangeville,
Saturday April 08, 2023. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Interment at St. Alban's Anglican Cemetery in Grand Valley, a Celebration of Life to follow.
Date and time to de announced.
A tree will be planted in memory of Alan in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. 21st Annual Dedication Service will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
Alan Willis Martin of Grand Valley in his 90th year passed away peacefully at the Avalon Care Centre in Orangeville, on March 09, 2023.
Beloved Father of daughters Donna (Roberto) De Michele of Dundalk, Linda (Garry) Bradley of London,
Nancy Martin of Orangeville and Christine (Glen) Simpson of Markdale and son Alan (Ali) Edwin (Linda) Martin of Grand Valley. He was a proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.
Predeceased by his devoted wife Eva Emily (Wiltshire) Martin and brothers Russel, Ronald, Vince, Clifford, Harold, and Paul also sister Ruth (Keeling-Branigan) and parents Edwin and Gertrude (Reilly) Martin.
Alan was a 3rd generation farmer in East Luther Township and retired to Bromont Condominium in Orangeville. He enjoyed his family and friends, horses, traveling the world, playing cards and old country music.
A private family service will be held at Dods and McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First Street, Orangeville,
Saturday April 08, 2023. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Interment at St. Alban's Anglican Cemetery in Grand Valley, a Celebration of Life to follow.
Date and time to de announced.
A tree will be planted in memory of Alan in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. 21st Annual Dedication Service will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com