Graham E. Martin
September 24, 1940 to July 3, 2021
Obituary
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Our hearts are broken at the sudden passing of the gentlest and kindest husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Predeceased by his parents Clifton and Emma Martin and brother, Derek. Leaving to mourn his wife of 61 years Sadie (Follett); daughters Michelle (Derek Winsor), Wendy (Harry Clements), grandchildren Kurt (Suzanne), Becky (John Slauenwhite), and Erin, and great-grandchildren Jonathan, Andrew, and Cole. He will also be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Bill (Lorna), Valerie (Winston Skeffington), Linda (Roy Symonds, Jocelyn (Jack Wood), Wayne (Sharon) Randy (Donna), and sisters-in-law, Barbara Martin, Cynthia (Don Whalen), Sylvia Follett (Garry Ivany), cousin Helen Carberry, many nieces and nephews, and a large circle of friends.
Graham had a 30-year career at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary and retired as Assistant Superintendent in 1991. He played senior hockey with the Feildians and recreational old timers’ hockey and he was always ready to grab his guitar for a sing-a-long with family and friends. He was a jack of all trades, and enjoyed spending his time in Western Bay working around the house and in his garden. Graham’s greatest joy in life was his family. His immense pride for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was written all over his face in any and all interactions with them. He could be foolish and fun but also quiet and reflective. He loved and supported us, and we will always be grateful for the many lessons he taught us. We wish we could have kept him with us longer and we will miss him everyday.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road Wednesday July 7th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A service celebrating his life will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel will be held on Thursday, July 8 at 2:00 pm. The funeral service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person with the link available above
No flowers by request. Donations in Graham’s memory may be made to The Autism Society or a charity of one’s choice.
To leave a message of condolence please visit www.carnells.com
We will love and miss you forever, ‘Mine’!
To Sadie and Family,
Although you and I spent many years at the College of Trades and Technology, I never did get to meet Graham but please accept that I share your sorrow and loss.
God Bless you my neighbor, my friend. We go back a long ways. Rest in Peace.
To the Martin Family.
So sorry to know Graham has passed away. Remembering fondly and with much respect the Martin boys from the earlier Forest Road days. Sending our deepest condolences. Every good wish and blessing for the days ahead.
Wendy and family, We are so very sorry to hear about your dad. He sounds like such a wonderful man – we know your loss is great. Thinking of you.
Great memories of hockey games and your guitar music in the dressing room. You were one great man and I won’t forget the music you played after the games.
Bill Lorna and families, sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. Our deepest condolences.
Gerry and Cynthia Russell
I was so sorry to hear Graham had passed away. He was such a kind & gentle man. We were so lucky to grow up across the street from Graham, Sadie, Michelle, Wendy and all of the their surrounding family. Sincere condolences to you all.
Virtual hugs
Dianne
Dear Sadie. We are indeed privileged and honoured to have been able to share in the train ride of Life with Graham and yourself. Even though he disembarked the Train at an earlier stop than us and leaves us with a void in our hearts, we take comfort in knowing that when the Train completes the loop of Life and pulls into the final station, we shall all meet again. Much love and hugs to you Sadie.
To Jocelyn, Wayne, and Sharon and all of the Martin family. I was so very sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. My deepest condolences to all of you. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
To Sadie and Family …we are sorry to hear of Graham’s passing … Our hearts go out you and your Family . You are all in our prayers . Our deepest condolences Max and Ethel Andrews and Family .
Wendy, condolences to you and your family from Marie and I on the loss of your dad. Thinking of you at this most difficult time..
My condolences to Graham’s family. I got to know Granham over the years when he worked at HMP and I worked with the Correctional Service of Canada. Graham always treated you with respect and it was a pleasure to deal with him over the years of my career.
Michelle, Derek and Family,
I was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of your Dad. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Heather, Kevin Murphy & Family
To Sadie and all the Martin Family
I was so sorry to hear of Grahams passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
June and Art King (Churchill)
Sadie, Michelle & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time. Take comfort in all your special memories.. Sincere condolences.
I was sorry to hear of Mr. Martin’s passing. He worked with my father, Robert Holmes, at HMP for many years. My condolences to the Martin family.
Wendy and family .So sorry to hear of your Dads passing , unable to attend the visitation but letting you know that you are in our thoughts at this time
Sadie and the Martin family,
We are very sad to hear of Graham’s passing. All of our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Bill & Scarlet Hann and Family.
To the Martin family. So sorry for your loss .I met graham
Many times when I visited his father cliff on forest rd . Graham would always drop in and share a story or two .always a pleasure to be in his company .
You are in my prayers
By bob horwood
Dear Michelle Derick and Family,
I am sorry on the passing of your father. I know that he will be missed . Over the years he has been a great support to you all.
To your mother I know there will be a void in his passing.
To you all I wish you all fond memories.
Jan Lilly
My condolences to the Martin family on Graham’s sudden passing.
Graham was always a gentleman. We travelled together several times with Old Timers hockey tournaments and Graham was always lots of fun and a great sport.
He will be missed and in my prayers.
Bill, Sadie and all the Martin family;
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Graham. He was a great human being to say the least. I have many memories of the Martin family from years gone by. Graham was indeed a gentleman and I will remember him as such. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief and sadness. May he Rest In Peace and rise in glory.
Rev. David and Marion Cook????
Dear Bill Lorna and family members:
I,m sorry to learn of your loved one’s passing.
Please know that I,m thinking about you during this difficult time.
To the Martin family sorry to hear of Graham’s passing RIP
Sadie & family, sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. Graham was a great Asst. Supt. and an all round wonderful man. Always with a smile on his face each day. Had the honor of working with him at H.M.P.
Dear Michelle and Derek, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that you have many happy memories of your father to help you through this difficult time. With love from Jane and John Cross
Sadie and family so sorry to hear of Graham’s passings our prayers are with you at this sad time Phil and Nancy grouchy
Michelle and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry about Grahams passing. Always enjoyed our chats. He was always a very pleasant type. to be around.Always enjoyed being in his company.. He will be sadly missed.
Michelle and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Sadie and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Sarah Patten
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May the happy memories keep you strong
Dave and Levina Saunders
Our deepest condolences to all the Martin family . Thinking of you and praying that God and time will get you through the hard road ahead , Hold tight to all your wonderful memories . Rest In Peace Graham .
sincere condolences to all the martin family i worked with graham for many years at HMP a great man to work with and a good friend rest in peace graham
Sincere condolences to all the Martin family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Treasure the memories. Claudia and Ed Long
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. He was a great neighbour.
Sending my deepest condolences to all the Martin family on the passing of such a mild mannered, kind hearted soul. While it was many years ago that I worked with Graham at HMP, I have many fond memories of him. Rest In Peace, Graham. God Bless.
Our heartfelt condolences to Michelle, Nan., Erin and all the family . Pops was such a lovely man and made us feel so welcome when visiting St. John’s. We are saddened to hear of your loss but you will truly have wonderful memories of this special man.
With Sympathy,
Denis, Libby, Claire and Adam Rouleau
(Ottawa)
Sadie and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Graham’s sudden passing. May your many wonderful memories provide you with comfort and peace.
Patsy (Williams) Byrne
To the Martin Family, my sincere condolences on Graham’s passing. I knew Graham from his position at HMP and found him to be a dedicated and true gentleman. May he RIP.
Sadie & Family I was so sorry to hear of Graham’s passing I was so looking forward to visiting you both around the bay this summer. All my love
Sadie & Family: Please accept our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy on Graham’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Edward and Judy Lear
Sadie, Michelle, Wendy and all the Martin family,
I was so sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. He was a lovely person and Bob always spoke highly of him.. Sending you all my condolences and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sadie and family.
I want to offer my sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family on the sudden passing of your dear husband, Graham. My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of great sadness.
God bless you all .
Dorothy (Dot) Hudson
To the entire Martin family my deepest sympathy . I was surprised to hear the news about Graham. I remember him well from the earliest days of my life on Forest Road. Even then you could see that he was going to be fun, honest, even handed and kind to all. RIP Graham.
to sadie&family;
we are sorry to hear of grahams passing, please accept our condolence,thinking of all of you at this difficult time take care of each other. God Bless.
Sandra & Bud
Wendy, Harry & Family, we are so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Sending all our love and condolences. Hold your beautiful memories close to your heart. Thinking of you all. Mike & Lisa
To Bill and Family, so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of All during your time of sorrow.
Bob Kirby and Family
To The Martin Family.,
We Were Very For Your Loss.
May his soul and the faith departed rest in peace.
To the Martin family: Please accept my sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy on Graham’s passing. I had the good fortune of knowing him through our decades of service with the Department of Justice. He was well respected by all and a true asset to HMP. Warmest regards.
So sorry to hear, our heartfelt condolences to you all at this difficult time. ???? Rick & Arlene Martin
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family on your loss. May you find comfort in the memories of the wonderful times you shared. Our thoughts are with you all.
Rick&Rhonda Peet
Wendy and family so sorry to hear of your father’s recent passing. Sending my deepest condolences.
To the Martin Family
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
To: Sadie & All the Martin Family:-
It is with total shock and sadness that I learned of Graham’s passing. Graham is one of my long-time and dearest friends as well as a colleague. He was such an incredible person and always a sincere and true gentleman. There are so many fond and wonderful memories. He will be sadly missed. Please accept my sincere condolences and know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time.
Sadie, my thoughts are with you at this most difficult and sad time. Heartfelt condolences to you all.
Sadie,so deeply saddened to read of Graham’s passing,he was such a gentle man,and always smiling! Take comfort in knowing he will be remembered fondly by many friends our deepest condolences to you and your family! Hugs Wayne & Linda Mercer. ❤️
Sadie and all your family.
I am saddened beyond measure to know the passing of Graham, which I have grown to love over the past two years. He was such a gentleman and a wonderful soul who loved his family dearly. I am sending my love and sincerest condolences to you and your family. I will miss seeingHim at your summer home in Western Bay. It won’t be the same. I’m thinking of you and hoping you can get through the days and weeks ahead. I know you will cherish your wonderful memories and your life together
To the Martin family; so sorry for your loss Graham was a great man to work with and play hockey with. Graham always had a little smile on and gave you a little wink when he was having fun,or teasing a fellow hockey player. He will be truly missed. Prayers for you,your friends and family
Sadie, Bill & extended Martin Family….Saddened to hear of Graham’s sudden passing…We have lost a great friend who had a zest for living life to the fullest…Many great moments socially and great memories of all the rec hockey games…..he will be missed…take care…Eric Bugge & Janet Hoddinott
Sadie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Graham’s sudden passing. I know it most be a terrible shock for you. I hope that your treasured memories will help you through the difficult days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care of each other. You were so lucky to have had 60+ years together. God Bless!
To Sadie, Michelle, Wendy and family as well to the entire Martin family. We were so sad to hear about Graham’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sadie, Michelle, Wendy and Family,
We were so sad to hear of Grahams sudden passing. We have so very many fond memories of him. He was always so helpful to Mom all those years in Western Bay, she’d often comment she didn’t know what she would have done without his help and we were also so thankful to him.
He will be deeply missed, we send our love to all of you.
Phyllis, Malc & Janna
Sadie. Sending our condolences to you and your family. Mom and Dad (Al and Betty Dale) always spoke of fun times in Florida
Th Dale Girls
I’m so sorry to learn of Graham’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sadie We were so sorry to hear of Graham’s passing .Jim and I send our deepest sympathy to you and all the family.
Jim & Lena Andrews
Sadie, Michelle , Wendy and Family. So sorry to hear of Graham’s passing.. Even though I was young growing up on Forest Road I remember him well. Such a soft spoken man. Your precious memories will get you through the difficult times. Thinking of you all.
My condolences go out to all the Family.
Was a pleasure to work along side Graham in years gone by and was well respected by everyone.
I know the Family will find comfort in the many memories that will last forever. Rest in Peace my Friend.
Wayne and Martin Family. So sorry about Graham’s passing may he rest in rip.
To Bill and the Martin Family:
Very sorry to hear that Graham has passed away.
Deepest sympathy to the family at this very
difficult time.
ARTHUR SUMMERS
Linda and family,
Our deepest sympathy at the passing of your brother. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dave and I extend our deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of your loved one. May all the wonderful memories you shared bring you comfort at this time.
So sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. I worked with Graham for almost 20 years at HMP ; always upbeat and a great supervisor. Rest In Peace, Graham.
Hello Martin Family,
We are sorry to hear of Graham’s sudden passing. May we offer our deepest condolences and sincere sympathies at this time.
Les & Sandi Winsor, Mount Pearl
My deepest condolences to the Martin family worked with Graham many years ago and ,had a few laughs and played a few tunes with .He was a kind ,understanding fun loving gentleman for sure and all great guy .
Wendy and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Take care,
To The Martin Families,
So sorry for loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Cherish your memories they will get you through the days ahead. Sending hugs and Love.
Trudy Harvey
To the entire extended Martin Family:
Please accept our condolences in the passing of Graham. Years ago I worked with him and he was a very nice person and a gentleman. I am sure you all have wonderful memories to help you difficult times that may be ahead. God Bless you all!
Wendy, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Our deepest condolences to Sadie, Michelle, Wendy and families. Graham was one of the most gentle soles we ever met. He will be missed. God Bless.
Wendy & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. May the fond memories bring you a smile when you need it most and help you through the difficult days ahead. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda & Family:
Our Sincerest Condolences on the passing of your beloved brother Graham.
Sincerely,
Anne & Keith Peddle
A great guy for sure. Please accept Sue’s and my sincere condolences to Graham’s family and friends.
Sadie, Wendy, Michelle and families, oh my God, when I just saw the post, I just couldn’t believe what I was reading. I know how much he enjoyed their house in Western Bay. He loved his vegetable garden, flowers and his ground were immaculate. So so sorry to hear this sad news. The days ahead will be rough, but I hope loving memories , you hold close to your heart, will bring a smile to your face in the difficult days ahead. Please give your Mom a big hug for me. Will be thinking if you in the days ahead. Take care of each other, God bless
Michelle, Derek, and family! Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
So sorry to hear of Graham’s passing thoughts and prayers with your family. RIP Graham
Sadie, Michelle, Wendy and families. We were heartbroken to hear of Graham’s passing.. Donnie and I considered him as one of our dearest friends. Donnie loved to sing and play guitar with him. I know you will all miss him. Take care of each other and may God bless. RIP Graham!
Graham Martin was the kindest sweetest man I’ve ever known . Ii will miss him always and always smilie when I think of him. I know he would want that. We always joked around and I love him so much. I always said I was his adopted daughter. Good bye for now Until we meet again. Rip ????
Wendy & family
My heart breaks for you today in the loss of your Dad. You always spoke fondly of your parents. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you ALL at this difficult time. Hugs!
To Sadie and family. Pat and i are sending our deepest condolences on the passing of Graham. We will remember him as a kind,soft spoken, friendly guy.You and your family are in our thoughts
Sincerely
Pat and Susan Myers