Evelyn Maude DERRAH

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It is with great sadness that the family of Evelyn M. Martin announces her passing on February 14, 2022, at the age of 97 years.
Evelyn was born in 1924 to the late John and Estella Derrah in Gordonsville, NB, spending her younger years on the family farm where she developed a lifelong love of animals. She began a career in teaching following her graduation from high school in Florenceville, NB.

She eventually moved to Saint John, NB, where she became a loving wife and mother, grandmother and later, a great-grandmother. She continued her career in teaching at Westfield School, enjoying 23 years with her cherished Grade 1 classes. She loved her students and was always concerned about their wellbeing. In later years, former students referred to her as their favourite teacher.

Among her many accomplishments was her attendance at the University of New Brunswick, graduating in 1974 with her Bachelor of Teaching, while still teaching full time and maintaining a home. She retired from teaching in 1987. During the celebration for her retirement at Westfield School, she was overwhelmed and surprised by the number of people present as well as all of the love, respect and gratitude bestowed on her that evening.

Evelyn was a very special lady who loved her family and ensured that her children were close-knit with each other and with extended family members. She was an amazing role model for her children and grandchildren. She was kind and empathetic, thoughtful and generous, strong and wise, understanding and supportive. She was witty and had a great sense of humour with an infectious laugh. She was sweet, young at heart, outgoing and loved meeting people wherever she went. She made an impression on people and even strangers that she had just met were drawn to her.

She was a long-time member of Lancaster United Baptist Church and was active in Vacation Bible School and The Ladies Auxiliary, where she made many lasting friendships.

Special vacations included a driving trip across Canada in her younger years, an Alaskan cruise, Europe, Walt Disney World, the Grand Canyon and a special celebration of her 80th birthday in Toronto with all of her sons and daughters.

She was a lover of animals, especially cats. She loved flowers and beautiful scenery. Going for long drives was an activity she really enjoyed. She was an avid reader, loved music and classic movies.

In 2008, she moved to Halifax, NS, where she lived in a beautiful condominium, enjoying her favourite views of the harbour. She moved to The Berkeley Retirement Home in 2012 and then to Northwood Ivany Place in 2019.

She will be dearly missed by sons Hal (Ella) Martin of Mattawa, ON and John (Geeta) Martin of Scarborough, ON, her daughter Jan (Mark) Conrod of Bedford, NS, son-in-law Fred Lawton of Saint John, NB, daughter-in-law Lynda Guglick of Etobicoke, ON, grandson Gregg (Mary) Lawton of Saint John, NB, granddaughter Rhonda Lee (David) Curran of Edmonton, AB, great-grandchildren Erin and Avery Lawton, extended family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Hilston (Bud) Martin, her siblings, her daughter Rhonda Lawton and her son Garth Martin.

A private service will be held at a later date with interment at Ocean View Memorial Gardens in Saint John, NB.

For those who wish, donations can be made in Evelyn’s memory to the Nova Scotia SPCA or Hope For Wildlife.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/halifax-ns/evelyn-martin-10588690

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Northwood Ivany Place for their dedicated and compassionate care.

Evelyn married Hilston Harry Stewart MARTIN on 5 Jan 1947 in East Florenceville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Hilston (son of Hilston Harry STEWART and Edith Martha MARTIN) was born on 3 Jun 1927 in Bath, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 1 Nov 1987 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried in 1987 in Ocean View Memorial Gardens, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rhonda J. Lawton: 1948-2015

Mrs. Rhonda J. Lawton, wife of Fred Lawton, of Miramichi, NB passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday at the age of 67.
Born in Saint John, NB on July 5, 1948, she was the daughter of Evelyn M. (Derrah) of Bedford, NS and the late Hilston S. Martin.  She was a cherished homemaker, a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technologist, and a treasured Administrative Professional during her varied career.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, Fred Lawton; one daughter, Rhonda Lee Curran (David), of Edmonton, AB; one son, Gregg Lawton (Mary), of Saint John, NB; one sister, Jan Conrod (Mark), of Bedford, NS; three brothers, Hal Martin (Ella), of Mattawa, ON, John Martin (Geeta), of Scarborough, ON, and Garth Martin (Lynda), of Toronto, ON; two grandchildren, Erin and Avery; many nieces and nephews; as well as some cousins and very close friends. She was predeceased by her daughter, Baby Girl Lawton, in 1974.
By her request there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private graveside interment will be held at Ocean View Memorial Gardens, Saint John, NB, at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to any charity of the donors’ choice would be appreciated in lieu of flowers by her request. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone 506-773-3492 or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca

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MARTIN, GARTH
August 22, 1952 -January 9, 2019
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 9, 2019, after a year-long battle with Bulbar ALS. Born in Saint John, NB on August 22,1952, loving husband to wife Lynda Guglick (Lockyer) and her daughters Melissa Guglick (Gethin) and Jennifer Guglick. Proud son of the late Hilston S. Martin, and Evelyn M. (Derrah) of Bedford, NS. Loving brother to the late Rhonda Lawton (Fred) of Saint John, NB, Hal Martin (Ella) of Mattawa, ON, John Martin (Geeta) of Scarborough, ON and Jan Conrod (Mark) of Bedford, NS. Garth will be dearly missed by his granddaughter Brynn Walters, nephew Greg Lawton, niece Rhonda Lee Curran, extended Millie family, Guglick family and close friends. Garth had a successful 37 year career with Ontario Hydro after graduating from the University of New Brunswick in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Garth enjoyed curling and golfing at Donalda Club and was a lifelong baseball player and fan extraordinaire. He and Lynda enjoyed good wine, great food, live music and many travel adventures after retirement. He was a true gentleman and amazing human being. He faced his life and illness with dignity, grace, courage and
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MARTIN, GARTH August 22, 1952 - January 9, 2019 Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 9, 2019, after a year-long battle with Bulbar ALS. Born in Saint John, NB on August 22,1952, loving husband to wife Lynda Guglick (Lockyer) and her daughters Melissa Guglick (Gethin) and Jennifer Guglick. Proud son of the late Hilston S. Martin, and Evelyn M. (Derrah) of Bedford, NS. Loving brother to the late Rhonda Lawton (Fred) of Saint John, NB, Hal Martin (Ella) of Mattawa, ON, John Martin (Geeta) of Scarborough, ON and Jan Conrod (Mark) of Bedford, NS. Garth will be dearly missed by his granddaughter Brynn Walters, nephew Greg Lawton, niece Rhonda Lee Curran, extended Millie family, Guglick family and close friends. Garth had a successful 37 year career with Ontario Hydro after graduating from the University of New Brunswick in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Garth enjoyed curling and golfing at Donalda Club and was a lifelong baseball player and fan extraordinaire. He and Lynda enjoyed good wine, great food, live music and many travel adventures after retirement. He was a true gentleman and amazing human being. He faced his life and illness with dignity, grace, courage and good humour and was an inspiration to all of us. According to Garth's wishes, a private family ceremony and cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 16th from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. at Donalda Club, 12 Bushbury Drive, North York. If desired, donations to the National ALS Society or Dorothy Ley Hospice would be appreciated. "May you each be the things you loved and admired most about Garth."
Published by Toronto Star on Jan. 19, 2019.

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