Mary «Isabel» Martin
1927-2019
Mary «Isabel» Martin, age 91, passed
peacefully on January 19, 2019, with loved ones by her side. Born in
Trenton, Nova Scotia on March 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the
late Ernest Lyman Martin and Sarah Gertrude (Baird) Martin. Isabel is
survived by special niece, Darlene (Roy) MacDonald and children
Stacey, Jackie and Jeff; Marlene Martin; John Kay (Margaret) Martin
and children, Johnna, Alexka, Marla, Joseph, Monica, and Therese; Owen
(Carol) Martin and children, Troy and Darren; Earla (Stan) Mayich and
children Stanley and Jeffrey; Cecil (Kenda) Martin and children, John,
Christene, Katherine and Sarah; and great niece Kim (Dave) Driscoll.
Isabel also leaves behind many great, great nieces and
nephews.
After graduating from nursing school at Saint John
General Hospital, Isabel spent most of her career practicing at
Centracare (Provincial Hospital), Saint John West where she worked as
unit head nurse, nursing supervisor and, later, as assistant director
of nursing. It was here that Isabel was known for her dedication to
patient care and quality of
life.
In her younger years, Isabel enjoyed sailing,
travelling and RVing with friends and family. She was very involved in
many social groups while living in Saint John and when she moved back
home to Nova Scotia in 1999, she became involved in community groups
such card parties and quilting. She was member of the Northumberland
Quilt Guild in Pictou County and the KV Quilt Guild in Saint John
where she was a recipient of many awards. Her social groups are where
she built many lasting
friendships.
Isabel will always be remembered for her dry, tell it
like it is, sense of humor, her quick wit and her love of animals
especially her beloved cats.
Isabel was predeceased by lifetime friends, Albert
Belliveau and Betty Ferguson, brothers John Frederick Martin and
Joseph Earl Martin, special nephew, Ernie (Theresa) Martin, great
nieces Pamela and Amanda Mayich and infant great, great nephew,
Jeffery MacDonald.
Visitation will be from 2-4
and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 in the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral
Chapel, Stellarton. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 in First Presbyterian Church, Stellarton with
Rev. Charles McPherson officiating. A reception will follow in the
church hall.
Donations in memory of Isabel may be made to the
SPCA, Pictou Shelter.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Isabel Martin 19272019..
Décès pour la Ville: Stellarton, Province: Nova Scotia