CONNIE MARTIN

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CONNIE MARTIN (nee McKINNON) 1921 - 2004 Peacefully on May 9, Mothers day, 2004, at Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg with her family at her side, our wonderful mother was released into the loving arms of Jesus. Connie will be greatly missed by her son Fred Martin (Carolyn) her daughter Donna Neufeld (Bob) and grandchildren, Caryn Vanhemert (Martin), Dan Martin, Christopher Martin, Shawn Martin, Catherine Cooney (Neufeld), Tim Neufeld, Jon Neufeld and great-grandchildren, Steve Vanhemert, Carina Vanhemert, Kristen Vanhemert, Ciaran Martin, Kayla Cooney and Nathan Cooney. Also surviving are her sisters, Mildred Hutchings (Toronto), Veryle Gates (Winnipeg), Joyce Beck (Tucson) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Connie was predeceased by three brothers, George, Doug and Bob McKinnon. Connie was born in Thunder Bay (Fort William) Ontario on June 29, 1921 where she spent her early years. Connie served during the Second World War as a Wren at which time she married Frederick Hungar who predeceased her in 1949. She married George Martin in 1953 and then lived in Thunder Bay/Schreiber area until his death in 1983. Since 1985 she lived out the rest of her life close to her daughter and sister in Winnipeg. She was active in music, singing, painting, crafts, sewing, hospitality, church and family, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a loving, caring Christian who blessed all who came her way. The family thanks Dr. H. Neufeld and Concordia Hospital staff for extending loving care. The funeral service will be held Friday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Berean Baptist Church, 225 Sutton Ave., North Kildonan. Interment will be held at a later date in Thunder Bay, ON. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 220 Hespeler Avenue 668-3151

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2004