Martin, Donald Ralph, 73 of Hammonds Plains- The family of Donald Ralph Martin is saddened to announce his passing on October 26, 2023, at the QEII Palliative Care Unit, VG Site. Don is survived by his wife, Judy; stepdaughters Melissa Willows (Devon) and Jana Bonn; sister, Linda Martin; sisters-in-law Susan Kennedy (Joe), Brenda Roberts, Wanda Hamm (Jim), and brother-in-law Alan Brewer (Wendi); he was a wonderful Poppa to Grace Guile, Pepper Cosgrove, and Quinn Willows.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Brenda, son Christopher; parents, Shirley and Ralph; brothers-in-law Al, Perry, Tommy, and Barry; mother-in-law Stella; and many aunts and uncles.
Don worked for the Halifax Municipality and then the Halifax Water Commission until his retirement, during which he enjoyed spending time with his 'Java Club' friends, along with taking many trips cross-border with Judy through Upper State New York, New Hampshire, and their favourite, fall in Vermont; Don always came home with new brochures to share with his friends and family for their adventures.
Arrangements have been entrusted to JA Snows Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, where visitation will take place on November 1, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and funeral service with a reception to follow on November 2, 2023, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in his memory to the Hammonds Plains Volunteer Fire Department or the IWK Oncology.
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