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Obituary of Leroy McKay Martin
Leroy Martin of Quispamsis, husband of Margaret (Price) Martin, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2014 at Embassy Hall, surrounded by his family. Born in Bath, Carleton Co., he was a son of the late William and Mattie Martin. Leroy worked for NBTel for 41 years, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. His passions included golf, curling, hunting, gardening, and music. Leroy also taught clogging and line dancing at the Continental Country Club.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret, sons Bryan (Nancy) of Dallas, TX, Greg (Jackie) of Saint John, and Brent (Beatrice) of Riyadh, KSA, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Leroy was predeceased by a daughter, Brenda, grandson, Jamie Allen, as well as brother, Harold, in infancy. The family would like to thank the staff of Embassy Hall for their compassionate care during Leroy's time with them, and to Pastor John Dunnett for his support.

Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119), with visiting on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held from the Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances to the Alzheimer's Society, or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.KennebecasisFH.com
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Leroy married Margaret Gertrude PRICE on 20 Nov 1948 in Jacksontown, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Margaret (daughter of William PRICE and Bertha Luella SPRAGUE) was born on 17 May 1930 in Arthurette, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 1 Jun 2020 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Bobby’s Hospice in Saint John. She was born May 17, 1930, in Arthurette, Victoria County to William “Bill” and Bertha (Sprague) Price.

Margaret graduated Bath High School in 1948. On November 20, 1948, she married Leroy Martin and had four children, ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Margaret will be remembered as a faithful and loving wife, “Mom”, “Nan”, and friend. She was the force of love gravity that held our family together. Most important to Mom was her Christian faith. This faith expressed in love and the assurance of eternity in Heaven gave her supernatural peace. Margaret will be fondly remembered as a faithful member of Kennebecasis Baptist Church, where Leroy, at the age of 80, celebrated baptism into eternal life. Mom joins Leroy in an invitation to all her loved one to join her in Glory.

Margaret will be deeply missed by her loving children; Bryan (Nancy) of Plano, Texas, Greg (Jackie) of Saint John, and Brent (Beatrice) of Riyadh, KSA, son-in-law Al Sather, her cherished ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren, whom she adored.

Besides her loving husband, Leroy, Margaret is predeceased by her daughter Brenda Sather, and grandson Jamie Allen.

Arrangements are under the care of Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119). Due to current health advisories, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Bobby’s Hospice.

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William married Mattie Elizabeth GRAY on 17 Aug 1927 in New Brunswick, Canada. Mattie (daughter of John GRAY and Maria Jane DEMERCHANT) was born on 13 Aug 1906 in Beechwood, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 1 Mar 1999 in Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried in 1999 in Gee Flat Cemetery, Bath, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The death of Mattie Elizabeth (Gray) Martin, of the Loch Lomond Villa, occurred peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, March 1, 1999. She was predeceased by her husband William G. Martin in 1969. Born in Beechwood, N.B, she was the daughter of the late John and Miriah (DeMerchant) Gray. In earlier years, she had worked at McCain Foods, but chose to devote most of her life to her family and friends. Mattie had an enthusiasm for life and enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing. She had been a member of the Anglican Church and the Women's Institute in Bath, N.B.

Mattie is survived by a son Leroy and his wife Margaret, of Quispamsis, N.B.; four grandchildren: Bryan (Nancy) of Dallas, Texas; Brenda (Al) of Saskatoon; Gregory (Jackie) of Saint John and Brent, of Moosejaw; 9 great grandchildren; one sister, Pearl Brooks of Bath and a sister-in-law. She was predeceased by son Harold.

By request of the family there was no visiting at the funeral home. A memorial service was held at Kilcollin's Funeral Home, Bath, N.B., on Fri., Mar. 5th, 1999 at 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Gee Burial Ground, Bath, N.B., in the spring. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer's Society or charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the Family. Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) entrusted with arrangements.
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William married Bertha Luella SPRAGUE on 11 Dec 1929 in Arthurette, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada. Bertha was born on 25 Mar 1909 in Arthurette, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 16 Feb 2004 in Loch Lomond Villa, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried in 2004 in Arthurette Free Will Baptist Cemetery, Arthurette, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]