Obituary of William Erskine Martin

MARTIN, WILLIAM ERSKINE

On Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Bill passed peacefully at North York General Hospital, with his family holding his hands, following a devastating car accident on June 13^th.  He was 83 years young.  Darling high school sweetheart, husband & best friend for 63 years to Jane Isabel Mowat. They met in 1954, in the choir at Oakwood Collegiate Institute (best in To. In the 50’s!)

Son of Bill & Agnes Martin, dearly loved by late son Graham Douglas, daughter Lynne, granddaughter Super-girl, Sarah Steed (Grant),  great grandons Taran William, & Dylan.  He was a cousin to Pat Stanley, much loved uncle to many Mowat nieces & nephews, especially Pat Wood, & many cousins in New Zealand.

He worked in management for Bell Canada for 37 years, then for Nortel 8 years, where he travelled abroad, extensively.

He & Jane were both born & raised in Toronto, & have always loved our city.  e had a He had a memory like no other, for songs as old as those of the '30s '40s & '50s.  Bill memorized poetry of every kind & could send a room into uproarious laughter with his sense of humour.  His refuge since his serious accident last August has been the music & choir at St. Tim’s, Jonathan & the people in it.  Friends & acquaintances considered him a kind, humorous, & gentle man of integrity.

He believed in organ donation, but sadly his were refused.

The Funeral-Memorial service will be on Monday, June 24, at 2 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, Agincourt, 4125 Sheppard Avenue East.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Sleeping Children Around the World, 28 Pinehurst Cres, Toronto M9A 3A5, 416-231-1841, toll free, 1-866-321-1841, www.scaw.org,-  or the charity of your choice