Dad departed surrounded by his girls and sharing laughter and family stories. This life well-lived began in Salford, Lancashire as the 3rd child of Mary (Mather) and Frank Martin. Coming to Canada in 1958, he met Heather (nee Meston) and settled in New Westminster, raising two daughters: Wendy Cecilia and Penelope Marie (Penny) and working for the Correctional Service of Canada.
The family moved to Abbotsford in 1978 where he continued his career in corrections retiring in 1992 and devoting his time and energy to many volunteer pursuits including his garden but always his focus was on his family, of which he considered the “Poor Clares” an important part.
Together with Heather he skated as one half of the ‘Old Smoothies’ ice dance team and was proud to perform at the Karen and Friends show at the Pacific Coliseum and on CBC Television. Tony is a proud recipient of the Corrections Exemplary Service Medal and the Skate Canada commemorative pin for 25 years of volunteer service to the sport of figure skating.
Anthony (Tony) was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Heather (nee Meston); his siblings Mary, Gerard, Tom, Margaret, Neville and Joe.
He leaves behind his immediate family: Wendy Martin-Stroyan (David), Penny Martin-Ashton (Dean) and granddaughters Janna (Joel) Primus, Jailena (Teagan) McSweyn and step granddaughter Christine (Edward)Ardito. Great-granddaughters Quinn, Romyn and Jovi Primus were his ultimate pride and joy.
In the UK he is survived by his sisters and brothers: John, James, Pauline, Pete and Angela and many many nieces and nephews.
Service will take place Friday May 27th 1 p.m. at St Annes RC Church, 33333 Mayfair Ave, Abbotsford, followed by a reception in the Parish centre. Donations to the Monastery of the “poor Clares” in Dad’s memory would be much appreciated.
St. Clare’s Monastery, PO Box 3370, Mission, BC V2V 4J5
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com for the Martin family.
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