«Jack» John Gordon Martin of Round Lake passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022 at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital at the age of 91. Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years Judith Maude Martin (nee Poland), four adult sons, seven grand children and five great grandchildren. As a long serving military officer and Korean War veteran, Jack has family and good friends spread all over the world. His last military position was Commanding Officer of the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment in Pembroke from 1981 to 1984.
Famous for his ceremonial drill prowess and ability to tell a story, many who know him well will now be reflecting on Jack’s protocol efforts in the background supporting a Soviet delegation speaking engagement in the Canadian Parliament at the height of the cold war. Likewise, few will forget Jack’s lifelong relationship with his childhood friend Jean Paul Bordeleaux, a very famous hunting guide from Jack’s native Northern Ontario.
The family will host a visitation at Zohr Family Funeral Home, Killaloe from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. A brief visitation will continue from 12 noon until 1:30pm on Thursday followed by a funeral service at the Killaloe Lions Hall at 2pm.
(For those who are unable to join us in person a recording of the funeral service will be available in the late evening of April 14, 2022 to view. Please scroll below the service details to view the funeral service recording)
Interment to follow at St. John’s Tramore Union Cemetery. Please join the family for refreshments and share memories of Jack at a reception in the Killaloe Lions Hall following the interment. In memory of Jack please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Madawaska Valley Hospice (St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation). Tributes, condolences and donations may be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com
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April 9 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jack Martin April 9 2022..
Décès pour la Ville:Renfrew, Province: Ontario