Walter Eric Martens

It is with sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of their father, Walter Eric Martens, on January 22, 2022 in his 85th year. Walter was born and raised in Saskatchewan on the family farm to the late Heinrich and Pauline Martens. He went on to attain his Engineering degree at the University of Saskatchewan, and from there he moved to Hamilton, Ontario, both beginning his career and retiring from Westinghouse. It was in Hamilton that Walter met his beloved wife Barbara Bolt (predeceased in 2004) and began their family. Walter leaves behind his much loved children Robert (Kim McLaughlin), John (Terry), Janet (Arcangelo Pavan) and Catherine Hines (Stephen Burchill). Dear grandfather to Jared, Taylor, Justin, William, Meaghan (Jonathon), Jacob, Julia, Andrew, Sarah, Katelyn, Ethan and Jack. Predeceased by his siblings Mary, John, Harry, and by his son-in-law Kyle Hines. Walter will be fondly remembered by his friend Laura Hamilton as well as extended family and friends. The family wishes to thank Mariann of Bayshore Nurses and Nurse Next Door Home Care Service for their care and kindness in his final days. A Visitation will be held at the Marlatt Funeral Home, 615 Main Street East (east of Sanford Ave.), Hamilton on Friday, January 28th, 2022 from 4pm – 7pm. Please contact Marlatt Funeral Home 905-528-6303 to make an appointment if you wish to attend. In accordance with the regulations of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario due to COVID-19, all visitations, funerals and interments are restricted to a specified number of attendees. All visitors will be required to wear a face covering, as well as provide name and telephone number to funeral home staff. A private family service will be held. Interment will take place at White Chapel Cemetery, Hamilton. For those wishing to make a donation in Walter’s memory, please consider Kidney Foundation of Canada.