John Martin
Col. DSO, MID, Q.C.
1921 2007
On Tuesday, February 20th, 2007, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital.
Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Ann (Kabel) for 61 years (February 22, 1946). Cherished father of Cathy and Steve Finch, Jamie and Renée Martin and David and Judy Martin. Loved Grandpa (Bompa) of Sarah and Xavier Debane, Alec Martin, Amy Finch and Corbett Ball, John and David Finch, Kate, Ian and Duncan Martin. Great-grandfather to Charles and Eloise Debane and Matthew Ball. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law, Jean Yule and his nieces and nephews.
John was predeceased by his parents J. A. (Alec) Martin OBE and Jessie (Wilson), his brother, Wilson, and his brother, Jamie, who was killed in action in Normandy, June 11, 1944.
After a distinguished legal career he retired as senior partner of the law firm of Clement, Eastman, Dreger, Martin & Meunier (now Miller Thomson LLP).
He served his country with courage and distinction with the Lincoln & Welland Regiment (Infantry) through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
He was heavily involved in and recognized for his contribution and service to many community organizations including St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, KidsAbility, the YMCA and Rotary.
Visitation at the Erb & Good Funeral Home, Thursday, February 22, 2007 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Friday, February 23, 2007, at 2 p.m.
Condolences for the family and expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to KidsAbility Foundation, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Bequest Fund or the Kitchener Waterloo YMCA.
In living memory of John, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.
A life of integrity and service
From Legion Military Service Recognition Book
MARTIN, John Gartshore
John was born in Kitchener, Ontario on April 14, 1921, to John Alexander and
Jessie (Gartshore) Martin. He had two brothers, Wilson Alexander and William
Jamieson. William would be killed in the war. John attended school at the
Kitchener Collegiate Institute and University of Toronto and received a law degree.
As many young men did at the time, in 1940, he joined the World War II effort
with the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Two years of tactical and weapons
training along with extensive leadership drills prepared John for the upcoming
involvement as a lieutenant of the 1st Battalion of the Lincoln and Welland
Regiment, the continuous deadly battles in Normandy, the Netherlands and
Germany. John's leadership and experience in battle brought forth many mentions
in dispatches and promotions. At the end of the war, John was discharged with the
rank of Major and was awarded with Canada's second highest award, the
Distinguished Service Order. John married MaryAnn (Kabel) and they raised three
children, Cathryn Jean, Jamieson (Jamie) and David. John passed away on
February 20, 2007, and is buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Kitchener.
www.on.legion.ca
Col. DSO, MID, Q.C.
1921 2007
On Tuesday, February 20th, 2007, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital.
Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Ann (Kabel) for 61 years (February 22, 1946). Cherished father of Cathy and Steve Finch, Jamie and Renée Martin and David and Judy Martin. Loved Grandpa (Bompa) of Sarah and Xavier Debane, Alec Martin, Amy Finch and Corbett Ball, John and David Finch, Kate, Ian and Duncan Martin. Great-grandfather to Charles and Eloise Debane and Matthew Ball. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law, Jean Yule and his nieces and nephews.
John was predeceased by his parents J. A. (Alec) Martin OBE and Jessie (Wilson), his brother, Wilson, and his brother, Jamie, who was killed in action in Normandy, June 11, 1944.
After a distinguished legal career he retired as senior partner of the law firm of Clement, Eastman, Dreger, Martin & Meunier (now Miller Thomson LLP).
He served his country with courage and distinction with the Lincoln & Welland Regiment (Infantry) through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
He was heavily involved in and recognized for his contribution and service to many community organizations including St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, KidsAbility, the YMCA and Rotary.
Visitation at the Erb & Good Funeral Home, Thursday, February 22, 2007 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Friday, February 23, 2007, at 2 p.m.
Condolences for the family and expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to KidsAbility Foundation, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Bequest Fund or the Kitchener Waterloo YMCA.
In living memory of John, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.
A life of integrity and service
From Legion Military Service Recognition Book
MARTIN, John Gartshore
John was born in Kitchener, Ontario on April 14, 1921, to John Alexander and
Jessie (Gartshore) Martin. He had two brothers, Wilson Alexander and William
Jamieson. William would be killed in the war. John attended school at the
Kitchener Collegiate Institute and University of Toronto and received a law degree.
As many young men did at the time, in 1940, he joined the World War II effort
with the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Two years of tactical and weapons
training along with extensive leadership drills prepared John for the upcoming
involvement as a lieutenant of the 1st Battalion of the Lincoln and Welland
Regiment, the continuous deadly battles in Normandy, the Netherlands and
Germany. John's leadership and experience in battle brought forth many mentions
in dispatches and promotions. At the end of the war, John was discharged with the
rank of Major and was awarded with Canada's second highest award, the
Distinguished Service Order. John married MaryAnn (Kabel) and they raised three
children, Cathryn Jean, Jamieson (Jamie) and David. John passed away on
February 20, 2007, and is buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Kitchener.
www.on.legion.ca
John Martin
Col. DSO, MID, Q.C.
1921 2007
On Tuesday, February 20th, 2007, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital.
Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Ann (Kabel) for 61 years (February 22, 1946). Cherished father of Cathy and Steve Finch, Jamie and Renée Martin and David and Judy Martin. Loved Grandpa (Bompa) of Sarah and Xavier Debane, Alec Martin, Amy Finch and Corbett Ball, John and David Finch, Kate, Ian and Duncan Martin. Great-grandfather to Charles and Eloise Debane and Matthew Ball. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law, Jean Yule and his nieces and nephews.
John was predeceased by his parents J. A. (Alec) Martin OBE and Jessie (Wilson), his brother, Wilson, and his brother, Jamie, who was killed in action in Normandy, June 11, 1944.
After a distinguished legal career he retired as senior partner of the law firm of Clement, Eastman, Dreger, Martin & Meunier (now Miller Thomson LLP).
He served his country with courage and distinction with the Lincoln & Welland Regiment (Infantry) through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
He was heavily involved in and recognized for his contribution and service to many community organizations including St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, KidsAbility, the YMCA and Rotary.
Visitation at the Erb & Good Funeral Home, Thursday, February 22, 2007 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Friday, February 23, 2007, at 2 p.m.
Condolences for the family and expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to KidsAbility Foundation, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Bequest Fund or the Kitchener Waterloo YMCA.
In living memory of John, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.
A life of integrity and service
From Legion Military Service Recognition Book
MARTIN, John Gartshore
John was born in Kitchener, Ontario on April 14, 1921, to John Alexander and
Jessie (Gartshore) Martin. He had two brothers, Wilson Alexander and William
Jamieson. William would be killed in the war. John attended school at the
Kitchener Collegiate Institute and University of Toronto and received a law degree.
As many young men did at the time, in 1940, he joined the World War II effort
with the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Two years of tactical and weapons
training along with extensive leadership drills prepared John for the upcoming
involvement as a lieutenant of the 1st Battalion of the Lincoln and Welland
Regiment, the continuous deadly battles in Normandy, the Netherlands and
Germany. John's leadership and experience in battle brought forth many mentions
in dispatches and promotions. At the end of the war, John was discharged with the
rank of Major and was awarded with Canada's second highest award, the
Distinguished Service Order. John married MaryAnn (Kabel) and they raised three
children, Cathryn Jean, Jamieson (Jamie) and David. John passed away on
February 20, 2007, and is buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Kitchener.
www.on.legion.ca
Col. DSO, MID, Q.C.
1921 2007
On Tuesday, February 20th, 2007, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital.
Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Ann (Kabel) for 61 years (February 22, 1946). Cherished father of Cathy and Steve Finch, Jamie and Renée Martin and David and Judy Martin. Loved Grandpa (Bompa) of Sarah and Xavier Debane, Alec Martin, Amy Finch and Corbett Ball, John and David Finch, Kate, Ian and Duncan Martin. Great-grandfather to Charles and Eloise Debane and Matthew Ball. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law, Jean Yule and his nieces and nephews.
John was predeceased by his parents J. A. (Alec) Martin OBE and Jessie (Wilson), his brother, Wilson, and his brother, Jamie, who was killed in action in Normandy, June 11, 1944.
After a distinguished legal career he retired as senior partner of the law firm of Clement, Eastman, Dreger, Martin & Meunier (now Miller Thomson LLP).
He served his country with courage and distinction with the Lincoln & Welland Regiment (Infantry) through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
He was heavily involved in and recognized for his contribution and service to many community organizations including St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, KidsAbility, the YMCA and Rotary.
Visitation at the Erb & Good Funeral Home, Thursday, February 22, 2007 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Friday, February 23, 2007, at 2 p.m.
Condolences for the family and expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to KidsAbility Foundation, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Bequest Fund or the Kitchener Waterloo YMCA.
In living memory of John, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.
A life of integrity and service
From Legion Military Service Recognition Book
MARTIN, John Gartshore
John was born in Kitchener, Ontario on April 14, 1921, to John Alexander and
Jessie (Gartshore) Martin. He had two brothers, Wilson Alexander and William
Jamieson. William would be killed in the war. John attended school at the
Kitchener Collegiate Institute and University of Toronto and received a law degree.
As many young men did at the time, in 1940, he joined the World War II effort
with the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Two years of tactical and weapons
training along with extensive leadership drills prepared John for the upcoming
involvement as a lieutenant of the 1st Battalion of the Lincoln and Welland
Regiment, the continuous deadly battles in Normandy, the Netherlands and
Germany. John's leadership and experience in battle brought forth many mentions
in dispatches and promotions. At the end of the war, John was discharged with the
rank of Major and was awarded with Canada's second highest award, the
Distinguished Service Order. John married MaryAnn (Kabel) and they raised three
children, Cathryn Jean, Jamieson (Jamie) and David. John passed away on
February 20, 2007, and is buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Kitchener.
www.on.legion.ca
Inscription
Martin/ John Gartshore/ D.S.O./ 1921-2007 {poppy symbol}/ his wife/ Mary Ann/ Kabel/ 1920-2011/ parents of/ Cathryn, Jamieson, David/
Kabel/ Arthur Harold/ 1893-1975/ his wife/ Hulda May/ Sauder/ 1895-1978/ son/ John Edward/ "Jackie"/ 1926-1932/
Yule/ Ian George/ Glasgow, Scotland/ 1916-1996 {poppy symbol}/ his wife/ Jean Elizabeth/ Kabel/ 1923-2019/ parents of/ Alistair, Cameron, Heather/
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