ALLAN JAMES EDWARD MARTIN

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ALLAN JAMES EDWARD MARTIN Allan Martin, aged 81 years of Roblin, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2002, at Minnedosa Hospital, Minnedosa, MB. Allan was born February 23, 1921, at Nokomis, SK, an only child of John James and Cora Matilda (nee Knapp) Martin. Allan moved to Manitoba, as an infant in 1922, with his parents, settling on their farm at Roblin, MB. Allan received his education at Roblin and then began farming with his parents. On October 16, 1947 Allan was united in marriage to Jean Kines. Together, Allan and Jean farmed and raised their three daughters on the farm just outside Roblin. In 1968 they purchased a General Insurance Agency known far and wide as Martin Insurance. In 1983 Allan and Jean retired from the agency but continued serving their community in numerous volunteer capacities. Allan was a life member of Knox United Church and had served on various church boards and committees over the years. He was a Charter Member of the Roblin District Lions Club. Allan was a 58 year member of Roblin No. 122AF - AM Masonic Lodge and was Past D.D.G.M. of the 9th Masonic District. Allan joined the Dauphin District Shrine Club in 1978 and was President of the Club in 1988. He was also an owner operator of a miniature fire engine which he drove with the Shrine Club in countless fairs and parades throughout the district. Surviving are his loving wife Jean Martin of Roblin; daughters, Janice (Hugh) Hopkins of Ottawa, Lynne (Bob) Stewart of Halifax, Marjorie Kergen of Luseland, SK; four grandchildren, Robert and Erin Stewart of Halifax, and Kyle and Lindsay Kergen of Luseland. Allan was predeceased by his parents Jim and Cora Martin. A service marking the death and celebrating the life of Allan James Edward Martin will be held Tuesday, March 26 (today) at 2:00 p.m. from Knox United Church, Roblin, MB, with Rev. Margaret McCallum officiating. Interment to follow at Roblin District Cemetery. A reception will follow at Roblin 50 & Over Club. Memorial Donations in memory of Allan Martin may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital, 1155 Wilkes Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3P 1B9 NAIRN-CHYZ FUNERAL HOME ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS (204) 937-2111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2002