James Francis “Frank” Martin
1936-2022
James
Francis “Frank” Martin – age 86, of
Cambridge, formerly of Kentville, passed away peacefully on Friday,
December 23, 2022, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in
St. Johns, Newfoundland on August 16, 1936, he was a son of the late
George and Irene (Rolls) Martin. Frank joined the Canadian Military in
1953 and was stationed at Camp Aldershot where he met his wife, Joan.
During his military career he proudly served in the
1st Battalion Black Watch,
2nd Battalion RCR, Airborne. and the West Nova
Scotia Regiment. After his retirement from the forces, he was employed
with Acadia University where he enjoyed working as equipment manager,
gymnastic instructor and part time educator. Frank was a very proud
veteran, dad and poppy to many that knew him. Frank is survived by
daughters, Susan (Oran) and Sandra (Bill); sons, Stephen (Linda) and
Stacy (Ashley); sister, Betty (Tim); brother, George (Vera); in laws,
Bob (Shirley) and Henry; grandchildren, Candace, Sheri, Jason, Oran,
Tony, Nikki, Billy, Ernest, Stephen, Alex, Gavin and Jack; 12
great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; many nieces,
nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan; his
parents, and sisters, Irene, Hilda and Judy; brother, Art; in-laws,
Robert, Mary Farris, Shirley and Ron. Cremation has taken place and in
keeping with Frank’s wishes, there will be no visitation or
funeral service. A celebration of his life will be held at a later
date. Donations in memory may be made to Meadowview Community Centre.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
On-line condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
“love you
poppy”
“the pipes, the
pipes are calling”
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19362022
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia