Obituary
Leadman, Martha Louise M.D.
passed away after a courageous battle with cancer October 7, 2022 at Erie Shores Hospice at the age of 70 years.
Loving wife of Clete MacDonald for 30 years. Cherished step mother of Derek MacDonald (Natalie). Loving Nanna of Brooklyn (Braxston) and Liam. Daughter of the late Tom and Lorna Leadman. Predeceased by her sisters Anne and Kathy (Bob). Dear aunt of Tom (Emily). Predeceased by her aunts and uncles Frank Underwood (Barbara), Lem Bennett (Bob), Charles Leadman (Dorothy). Martha will be greatly missed by her cousins Tony Leadman (Chris), Geoff Bennett (Wendy), Rob Bennett (Jenny), Richard Bennett (Lorraine), Mary Joe Underwood (Peter Carisse), Pat Underwood (late Peter). Dear sister-in-law to Barbara (Earl), Dave (Janice), late Jim (Sue). She will also be greatly missed by her neighbours and friends.
Martha experienced a wonderful childhood in growing up in Ottawa and spending her summers at the family cottage in Norway Bay, Ontario. Her dream and passion was to become a medical physician, and after completing her high school studies went on to graduate with a Honours Bachelor of Science degree. Martha then entered Medical School where on completion becoming an MD. She then continued on to be a specialist in Radiology graduating in 1990 from the University of Ottawa. Moving to Windsor, Martha took up positions at Windsor Western Hospital and at the Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital. In 1992, Martha accepted the position of Chief of Radiology at Erie Shores HealthCare Hospital. During her tenure there she, along with cooperation from the VP of Diagnostic Imaging, modernized and expanded the department, initialized CT, expanded ultrasound and Mammography to meet the growing needs of our community.
In her retirement, she was able to pursue her passion for gardening, as well as golfing.
Special thanks to Erie Shores Hospice for their wonderful care and accommodations in Martha’s final journey.
A private celebration of Martha’s life will take place. Interment will be held in Ottawa at a later date.
Memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated by the family by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Martha Leadman October 7 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Leamington, Province: Ontario