DOUGLAS JOSEPH MARTIN

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DOUGLAS JOSEPH MARTIN Mr. Douglas Joseph Martin passed away on January 3, 2006 after emergency surgery in Sudbury, ON surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born in Lac Du Bonnet, MB on September 26, 1935. Doug began his career as a school teacher, working both in Manitoba and Keewatin, ON. It was on his frequent trips to Winnipeg that he met the love of his life LaVerne Domanko. They were married in 1957, celebrating 48 years together last August. Together they had two sons, Randy (Carole) and Brad (Rosa). In 1961, Doug moved his family to Fort William where he began his second career as an air traffic controller, retiring early due to ill health. Doug was a very strong man and did not let illness stop him, giving of himself wherever he was needed. He belonged to the Federal Superannuates National Association, he was an honourary member of the Kakabeka Legion, a member of the K-40, and a member on the board of directors at the C.L.E. Doug was a warm, patient and kind man who would drop everything to help anyone. Doug loved his family, spending time with his children and grandchildren Deena, Marlee, Matthew and Nicholas. He was very proud of them, never missing a moment to brag or to watch them. He loved gardening and spent many happy moments both in his yard and at his camp at Savoy Lake. Doug is survived by his mother Anna, brothers and sisters, Shirley (Ed) Richter, George (Cathy), Janet (Ron) Bedford, and Allan (Chris) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Joseph, a sister Violet and in-laws Alex and Alma Domanko. Cremation has taken place and funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 10 at 11 a.m. in Blake's Funeral Chapel, 200 May St., Thunder Bay, ON. Private Interment will be at a later date at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. On-line Condolences may be sent to www.blakefuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 09, 2006