MARTIN GEHRING

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MARTIN GEHRING Martin George Gehring in his 88th year, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2003 at the St. Boniface Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Martin was predeceased by his parents, Lydia and Fred Gehring; his first wife Etta Fewster, in 1987; his second wife Mamie Wilson in May 2003; and son-in-law Brian McGill in 1995. He is survived by his children, Bernard (Gayle) and Caroll McGill; grandchildren Eric, Chad (Leslie), Pamela (Gary) Unrau, Michael and Daniel. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Teagen, Brody, Leah and Derek. Sisters, Gertrude Aitkens, Beth Waddell, Margaret (Mel) Smith; brother Richard (Joan) his stepchildren, Kathleen Leathers, Lyall Wilson and Wendy Wilson and their partners, Winston Leathers, Janet Wilson and Leone Banks; and their families. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held from the Carman United Church, on Friday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Catherine Waldie officiating. Interment will take place in the Sperling Cemetery. Masons are welcome to attend with regalia and spouses. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carman Area Foundation, Box 160, Carman, MB R0G 0J0 or a charity of ones choice. Doyles Funeral Chapel of Carman in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 31, 2003