Joseph “Alfred” John
Martin – 83, Truro, passed away
on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre,
Truro. Dad was born in Montreal, Quebec, to the late Fred and Freda
(Brine) Martin.
Dad moved with his family to New Brunswick in 1939, and spent
his youth in Shediac and the Saint John area. He joined the Canadian
Armed Forces in 1956, and was eventually based in London, Ontario. It
was in London that Dad met his future wife, Juanita Hughes
(1938-2003); Mom and Dad were married on the 5th of December, 1959, in
London.
Numerous moves followed over the years (St. Catharines, Truro
and Antigonish), with Mom and Dad’s last move being in 1984
to Truro. Dad was always a hard-working man and continued to work
until 2010. Besides Dad’s time of service with Canadian
Armed Forces, he was a proud employee of R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home
in Antigonish, Nova Scotia Teachers’ College, Truro, Rowan
Companies, Inc. and finally with Nova Scotia Commissionaires. Dad was
an affable and patient man who was always willing to help out when
needed; he was a great chef, and made superb homemade pizza,
shepherd’s pie and meat lasagna.
Dad will be missed by his sons, Greg (United Kingdom) and
David (Shirley) (Belgium); grandchildren, Cory and Kendra; great
grandchild, Anton; brother, Stan; sister, Joyce. Along with his
parents, Dad was predeceased by his parents; stepmother, Anne; wife,
Juanita (Hughes); infant twin son, Jeffrey; daughter-in-law, Paula;
siblings, Pearl, Theresa, Eldon, Frank.
Private interment in Bible Hill Cemetery, Warren Drive, Bible
Hill.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Alfred’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Rest easy Dad, you are with Mom
now.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Alfred John Martin 1938 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia