Joseph ‘Joe’ Martin
1940-2022
We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of our dear
dad and brother, Joseph “Joe” Martin in the Aberdeen
Hospital on January 5th 2022 with his loving daughter and sister by
his side. He was born on November 16th 1940 in the Aberdeen
Hospital.
At a young age, Dad’s first passion was stock car
racing; he went often to Fraser’s Mtn.in New Glasgow. His car was
known as “Fangs” and he loved the thrill of being on 2
wheels and the demolition derby.
He started working at the Trenton Car Works at a young age
and eventually became a certified welder.
In the 60’s he starting playing hockey with the Stellarton
Commercials hockey team and he went on to coach them where they became
the Intermediate C Champions.
He later started playing for the Trenton Mooseheads. He
started coaching alongside Alex Brown and team captain Wiley Riley and
they went on to win the Senior B fastball title in 79 and 81. During
the time between 72 and 81, he also coached the Trenton Bantams and
they went on to win the N.S Championship in 73. He also coached the
Trenton Midget Fastball team for a few years. In 76 he started playing
with the Trenton Steelers and went on to win a championship. In the
early 80’s, he coached alongside Bud Anderson and manager Bob Evans
and they went on to become Highland Midget B League Champs. He also
played for the Stewart Jackets Old- Timers and for the Bombers Club
team in 83 to become the Inter A Town Champs.
He was inducted into the Pictou County Heritage Sports Hall
of Fame in 1996 with his long-time friend Cecil Avery.
In 1984 he followed his greatest passion and moved to Calgary
to become a Cowboy. He had a great love for all animals especially
horses. He lived on a ranch where he taught children and adults how to
ride and loved every minute of it. While he was doing this, he became
a member of the Steele’s Scout’s Commemorative Troop; they rode in the
Calgary Stampede Parade many times also many other trail ride
adventures. One of his greatest pleasures was to saddle up his horse
and head to the mountains.
He was predeceased by his parents Harvey and Marion Martin;
his maternal grandparents, William and Susan MacDonald; paternal
grandparents, Frank and Mary Martin. He leaves behind his pride and
joy, daughter Judy (Jim) residing in the family home; sons: Joe
(Kenny), Antigonish; Jim; Trenton; beloved sister, “Nan”
Annette and Alvin Jamieson, Trenton; brother, Bill Martin, High River,
Alberta; brothers and sisters from his father’s second
marriage: Donald Martin (Debbie), Durham, NS; Harvey Martin (Linda),
Moncton, NB; Debbie and Xavier Guyot, Hawkesbury, Ont; Darline and
Richard Moser, Eureka, NS; mother of his children, Margie Martin,
Almont Ave, NG; mother of his grandchildren, Mariea Leil, Eureka;
grandchildren, Tyler, Cassie, Keigan and Jerrika whom he absolutely
adored; special great niece, Emily Mattatell and great nephew, Alex
Mattatell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews;
special cousin, Lesley (Buddy) and Margie MacDonald, Blue
Acres.
Funeral service 2pm Saturday, August 27, in
R.H. Porter Funeral Home Chapel, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow, with
Rev. Doug Pillsworth officiating. Donations
may be made to First United Church, Trenton or Earth Arc,
644 Heron Road, Scotsburn, NS, BOK 1RO. Arrangements are
under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, Trenton.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph ‘Joe’ Martin 19402022..
Death notice for the town of: Trenton, Province: Nova Scotia