Martin: William “Bill” Francis.
Peacefully, at Victoria Village Manor, Barrie, Ontario on Wednesday August 31, 2022, in his 82 year, after a brief battle with cancer. Loving husband of the late Margareat Draper. Son of the late William and Helen Martin, formerly of Loretto. Remembered by his siblings, Eileen Mudget (John deceased), Kathleen Mertens (Peter), Helen Hanrahan(John) and the late Noreen Martin (Robert). Father to David Martin (Myriam), Carolyn Crowe (Randy), Kathleen Power (Sean) and William Martin (Tammy). Grandfather to Davin, William, Brendan, Blake, Andrew, Ashley, Michael, Hailey, Meghan and Alyssa. A very special Thank You to the staff at Victoria Village Manor, and especially in Balmoral House. The care you provided Bill over the last 2 years will not be forgotten, and you hold a special place in our hearts for what you do everyday.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham on Saturday September 10, 2022 from 11am until the time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 12pm. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery Colgan. A reception will be held at the Cliffside Hall in the funeral home. For those that wish, donations to the Victoria Village Manor, Canadian Cancer Society, or Heart and Stoke Foundation, would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday September 10, 2022
11:00am - 12:00pm
Memorial Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday September 10, 202212:00pm
Julia Moran-Grant says
I have just now become aware of the passing of Bill. My sincere condolences to his family. Years ago, growing up in the Loretto area and parishioners of St. Mary’s, Achill, our parents (Adeline and Vince Moran) were great friends with your parents, Bill and Helen. Back then I was enchanted by their delightful Irish accent. I have fond memories, along with my sisters Jane (Wright), Marjorie (Haniff) and the late Louise (Lowndes) of enjoyable visits back and forth at our respective farms, and of learning how fascinating lizards can be! R.I.P. Bill.
Jane Wright needs Moran says
My condolences for your loss.
Ginny & Ivor Cathcart says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
J M Thornton NJC class of 60-61 says
I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was always a source of ready humour while at NJC. He was a ready conduit of NJC information on the few occasions I had to communicate with him. He will be sorely missed.
Robert Lange says
My sincere condolences. Lots of memories. My his Spirit rise to his heavenly home And be united with his Mom and Dad Noreen , Shannon and Jason.
Terry Steyn says
To my cousins David, Carolyn, Kathleen and Billy,
So sorry to hear about your Dad passing away.
My thoughts are with you in this sad and difficult time.
Take care.
Mary Heitzner and Families says
Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. God Bless you all.
Mary Heitzner and Families.
Pauline &Gary Harper says
Our Heart felt sympathy.
We enjoyed many evenings playing volleyball with Bill.
In our younger years.
Nancy (Sirr) Watson says
Eileen, Kathleen, Helen, we were sorry to learn of the passing of your dear brother, always ‘Billy our neighbour across the road’ to us. Our sympathy to you and your families. Jean Sirr, Nancy and Bill Watson.
Marg & Brent says
So sorry Kathleen Peter Eileen and Heather Anne for your. Dear brother. He will be in heaven with his parents and dear wife.
God Bless
Love
Marg&brent
Kurt, Helen, Chantal and Danielle says
Dave, Carolyn, Kathleen, Billy and families,
We are very sorry for your loss. I will always remember your father’s smile and kind greetings whenever he or we arrived at a family gathering or Christmas in July. He always seemed happy to see us.
Donal Blacklaws says
My sincerest condolences to the family/families.
I knew you from Achill and school.
God Bless.
Leeann and Terry Dungate says
Condolences to you and all your family. So Sorry for the loss of your dad. Sending you hugs, prayers, and peace as you take the time to remember your dad.
Debbie Sloan says
Kathleen, I’m so sorry to hear this about your dad. Please pass my condolences to Sean and the ‘kids’ as well as to your siblings and their families. Thinking about you and sending hugs.