Obituary of Marion Martel (nee Hodgins)
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15
Born in time April 22, 1944. Born into eternity January 4, 2022.
God is good in life, God is good in affliction, and God is good in death. As we continue to mourn the loss of our mother, best friend and sister in Christ, our grief lingers on and in our mourning all we are left with is God’s promise to bring comfort to our broken hearts.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Romans 7:24
Jesus said to her “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25,26
Grieve your loss for me but not as one who has no hope. Grieve only for me in light of the cross, for which my sin is gone. I saw the face of Jesus all my tears are gone. Grieve for me in light of the cross. He put before my eyes, my Jesus my Lord, my King. He wiped my last tear away, for there I feel no pain.
WHEN I COME TO DIE GIVE ME JESUS.
Softly and tenderly Jesus called our loving mother home, her new life began in the presence of God at 11:01 am on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario at the age of 77 with her children Joanne and Todd Martel by her side.
However as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” 1 Corinthians 2:9
The peace of God so filled her heart as her breath quieted, then she heard her Savior say. “COME ” She opened wide her eyes, Truly amazed by the glory of God in the face of Jesus, His perfect love and the light of life so filled her soul, and crowned with everlasting joy, singing in very presence of her God.
Jeremiah 31:3 I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.
Our mother was the youngest of seven children. She grew up poor in a two room farm house in an Irish settlement called Charteris, Quebec. Although Mom was poor, she was rich in one way. She was raised knowing the love of God that was expressed through her mother’s life. A little seed of faith was planted and took root in Marion’s young heart. She attended church, joined the choir it was there she discovered her love to sing. Mom had a beautiful voice and could easily lose herself in song.
1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind
Our mother’s beauty was in her humility. She had a quiet and gentle spirit. Her faith was expressed through many acts of kindness, prompted by the love of God. Her door was always open, ready to help those in need, and there was always room at her table. Her life touched many in different ways. She was selfless and sacrificed much for her children, beyond what many could bare. God gave me my greatest gift, when He gave me a loving mother of faith. Mom was a woman of Nobel character, honest and hardworking spending most of her career in sales, which was a good fit for her outgoing personality. A country girl at heart, who once said “I’d rather dance than eat”. She suffered much of her losses in silence, her spirit did not bend. Overcoming many illnesses during her lifetime, our mom endured years of chronic pain, only a suffering God could help. Suffering is not a sign of weakness, but entails a decision to love.
A Faithful wife of the late Hermenegilde (Mike) Martel for 42 years. Son Todd Martel, Daughter Joanne Martel (Mark Lalande).
Daughter of the late Ethel (nee Stanley) and Herbert Hodgins. Loving sister of Marjorie Buckley and Lois Vanderburg, sister-in-law Laurina Hodgins and cousin Carol Dunlap. Predeceased by Kenneth Hodgins, Winnifred Knox, Mervin Hodgins, Evelene Hodgins. Adorable aunt and friend to many nieces, nephews, family members.
Mom will be greatly missed, and fondly remembered by the lives she touched with loving kindness.
A special “thank you” to the doctors and nurses at the Civic Hospital for their care and compassion.
The funeral service will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church, 107 Main Street, Ottawa, Ontario at 1:00 pm. Interment will take place at the Shawville Pentecostal Cemetery in the spring.
Donations to The Ottawa Mission would be appreciated as this was a charity our mother supported.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marion
Martel nee Hodgins 1944 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Shawville, Province: Quebec
Dear Todd and Joanne, we are very saddened to hear about your mother passing.At times like this it is very hard to know what to say or do,may it comfort you to know that we care about the sorrow you feel and that we are thinking about you.Marion was a very beautiful person inside and out always smiling and very positive attitude ,we were always happy spending time with her .We have so many memories of her and Mike when they came home for visits,enjoyed so much about her funny stories she shared while on their travels and when she laughed everyone around laugh too.Marion and Mike are sadly missed but we take comfort in knowing that they are at peace and in a better place. Our deepest sympathies Aunt Marie and Uncle Paul