At the age of 70, my loving husband,
Martinus “Marty” Hermanes Van
Egmond has left this earth and on to start his glorious
life in heaven.
Over the last three years he has battled
a rare combination of ALS and Frontal Lobe Dementia, which is an
inherited genetic condition.
We have been married for 49 years after
meeting in high school. We lived in several cities including 4 years
in Australia and traveled extensively. We have raised three children
Trevor, Jamie and Derek. Life has provided many ups and downs over the
years as I reflect back.
Marty was born into a Dutch family that
had just immigrated from Holland after the war. They faced many
challenges. Marty was a quiet man but loved to hear a good joke and
tell one too. Marty was passionate about golf and hockey and the
outdoors.
Marty had a full life as a CMA
professional and worked for several large companies as a Systems
Analyst. He graduated from Mount Allison and was always
proud to belong to the alumni.
Remaining Van Egmond Family include:
Tony, Lorraine, Charlie and Arthur. He will be missed by his
family and friends.
The ALS Society of N.S. and N.B. have
supplied several pieces of equipment on loan to us and this allowed
Marty to remain comfortable and cared for. Any Donations to the ALS
Society of N.S. and N.B. would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks
to the Doctors and Extra Mural Staff who treated us as family, meeting
our every need. Stan Cassidy Rehab Centre monitored Marty closely and
they were wonderful to us, during the challenges of
ALS.
With the challenges facing the medical
system, I cared for Marty at home for 3 years and, while we lived
remotely we were fully supported by the medical system and I could not
have asked for more care.
Rest in peace – my
Marty.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin and
Sackville, NB (506-36-1300). Funeral Mass will be celebrated
from St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church in Port Elgin, NB on Friday,
November 25, 2022 at 1 pm, Father Charles Broderick
officiating. Immediately following the funeral mass, all are
invited back to Jones Funeral Home’s Port Elgin Facility at 3 West
Main St. for a time of fellowship and
refreshment.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Martinus Marty Hermanes Van Egmond 1951 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick