Keogh: Martina Elizabeth,
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Martina (nee: Lesage) at Southlake Regional Health Centre Newmarket, on October 24, 2023. Now reunited with her beloved husband, friend, and travelling companion George Keogh. Deeply loved and respected by her children Natasha, Paul (Angie), Rochelle (Bill), and Geoffrey (Andrea). Beloved grandmother of Justin (deceased), Mackenzie, Aidan, Bhrett, Dania, Dylan (Hayley), Sam (Steph), Ella, Mary, and Ava. Dear sister of Bernie and Judy, Phil and Dorothy, James (deceased) and Linda, and George (deceased). Forever in the hearts of the Keogh Family. Will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends, and former students.
The loving compassionate care Martina received from Southlake Regional Health Centre during the last three weeks of her life was exceptional and will never be forgotten.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Sunday October 29, 2023 from 4-7pm. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am Monday October 30, 2023 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Alliston. Immediate Family Interment of cremated remains will be held in St. James Cemetery Colgan. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martina’s memory to the JAK Fund ([email protected]) would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Sunday October 29, 2023
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
90 King St S, Alliston, ON L9R 1C1
Monday October 30, 202310:00am
Jeannette & Jim Ferrie says
Deepest sympathies to all of Martina’s family. RIP .
Sheri Sallows (Jackson) says
Sending sincere condolences to the Keogh family and all who loved this remarkable lady! I will remember her fondly.
Thinking of all of you. Hold your memories close!
Michelle LeBlanc says
Our condolences to the entire family. Martina was an amazing lady! Cherish all the beautiful memories you all made together and hold them close to your hearts.
Mike and Michelle LeBlanc
Gina and Frank Polsinelli says
Our sincerest condolences to Martina’s family and friends. Losing a loved one is never easy. However take comfort in knowing she is reunited with George and others that went before her.
Monica Polsinelli Hodgkiss says
My Deepest and most sincere condolences to Geoff and the rest of Martina’s family. I will always remember Mrs Keogh as a kind and patient teacher. She helped shape many children’s lives.
N Eagan says
To Martina’s Children and Siblings.
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to you all.
Martina was such a gracious lady and she will be missed by many.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Jim and Nancy Eagan
Lisa Randon says
Geoff and family, deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to you all. One of my all time fave teachers. She will be missed.
Louise Evans says
To Natasha, Paul, Rochelle, Geoff and Families, sorry for your loss. Sending our love and condolences at this difficult time. John & Louise Evans.
Beswick Family says
A true matriarch, role model, and absolutely beautiful woman with family always first xo
Our family admired, loved, and laughed with Martina and we will miss a dearly loved
Aunt that her great great nieces and nephew affectionately called “one of the Cobs!” (Crazy old birds) xoxo
Love to the Keoghs,
Dave, Dawn, Kate, Meghan, and Jack
Elly & Frankie Keogh says
Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing our grief & sorrow for Martina.
We truly lost an ‘Earth Angel’ today. Both Elly & I are sending a super warm embrace and all our love during this time from Nova Scotia. We share in your sorrow and are thinking of Martina and her family and may God rest her soul.
May peace be with Martina and our condolences to her family at this time as well. Martina is probably sitting with everyone up there at the kitchen table pouring another glass of wine celebrating her next journey in what we call ‘Life’.
May peace be with you Martina and God bless! R.I.P.
Elly & Franke Keogh
Deirdre, Sian, Niall, Saoirse Carson says
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Martina . Please accept our sincere condolences and know that she is being remembered in our prayers. May God bless you all, and your families.
Deirdre Carson and family.
Elaine and Pius Pittman says
So sorry to hear of Martina’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Jacqueline McBride says
My deepest condolences to the family. Mrs. Keogh was a beautiful lady who made a tremendous impact in the local schools and in our parish as well. She will certainly be missed. Sending love and prayers.
Tammy Wilson says
My Deepest Condolences to all who Loved her. May your lasting memories bring you comfort
Marie Maltby and family says
We are thinking of you at this time of loss and wishing you comfort and healing in the days ahead.
Mary Catherine says
Dear Paul Natasha Jeff Rochelle & all your family
Sending you all my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Mom , Martina , Mrs Keogh !
A beautiful strong and kind person who will be forever fondly remember ❤️
Laura says
Geoff and family, we are thinking of you during this difficult time, and sending our love and prayers xo Laura and Kevin
Brad and Tracy Weir says
Wishing you all the best during this difficult time. Martina’s smile and love will be missed. Hugs to all xoxo
Kathy and Rick Robinson says
Dear Natasha, Paul, Rochelle and Geoff,
Our deepest condolences to you all. I had the great honour and privilege of knowing your mom as both a teacher and a colleague and she was one of the very best of both. She was always a patient teacher and mentor and a very fun colleague.
We have lost another one of the great ones but she will never be forgotten by the many who knew her.
Godspeed Martina straight into the waiting arms of your beloved George.
Kathy, Rick and family
Louise Bate says
Dear Natasha and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although I didn’t know Martina, it is clear she was a wonderful and special human! Cherish your memories… in time they will comfort you.
Lee & Tim Doyle says
We are so sorry to hear of Martina’s passing. She was a vibrant part of the Colgan community, St. James & St. Thomas Aquinas staffs. I enjoyed teaching with her as she was a great mentor for the students & myself. We have lost a great lady. RIP Martina.
Shaun and Kate Keogh says
Our condolences to the family, heaven has received an angel. Martina will be missed, she was an amazing person.
Bob and Margaret Milligan says
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful, kind lady. Our thoughts
and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Don Rait and Family says
To all the family we offer our heartfelt sympathy. Martina touched each of us in so many ways. I had the great pleasure of teaching with her at St. James and FXO. The joy she brought filled not only her classrooms but also our staff rooms. No Christmas gathering would ever be complete without the singing of “Ave Maria” . We would all wait for the part “ fall on your knees.”
God bless you all.
Don Rait and Family
Robine Hawkes and Kevin Moon says
Our deepest condolences to the family. I met Martina as a volunteer at the food bank Martina was a long time volunteer offering kindness and compassion to all. I loved volunteering with Martina and George and Flo Mullin. I will miss bumping into Martina and finding out about her latest adventures and hearing that laugh.
Our sympathies on your loss.
Ginny Cathcart says
I am so very saddened by the passing of Martina. Martina and I shared many wonderful and fun years at STA. She was truly a wonderful caring person. Her love for her family was always sp prominent. Please accept my sincere condoloences. Hold your memories close and treasure these precious gifts.
Gail Morgan says
Natasha, Paul, Rochelle, Geoff and families. Our sincere condolences on Martina’s passing. She was a wonderful person and great teacher. I’m glad I knew her. R.I.P. Martina
The Morgan Family
Pattie Campbell-Ladouceur says
Natasha, Paul, Rochelle, Geoff and Families: There truly are no words to express the depth of sadness felt at the loss of your Mom, our dear friend Martina. As I sit and recall our friendship, it dates back to being a student at St. James, babysitting when you were young, family socials, shared teaching years and our Retirement travels and gatherings. We had such fun together. Your Mom always shared a sincere interest in my family and I thoroughly enjoyed our visits. An amazing lady! Kind, generous, loving, faith filled and so very knowledgeable. I am sorry that I will be away for her funeral, but will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Pattie, Tim and Family
Carlo Osellame says
Heartfelt condolences to the family. Martina has left this world a better place for having known her. Rest in peace dear friend and neighbour. You will be missed.
Carlo and Maria Osellame
James Myers says
I heard of Martina’s death announced at Mass and it came as a complete surprise to me. I taught with Martina at St. Thomas Aquinas HS for several years. I remember Martina as a marvelous teacher and a marvelous person. I will never forget her. My sincere condolence to Martina’s entire family.
Joanne Ronan says
With condolences to the Keogh family.
Our early teachers can have such a profound affect on our learning and set the trajectory for our life. Martina Keogh was one such person for me.
I am forever grateful for having been one of her students.
She will be remembered fondly.
sincerely,
Joanne Ronan
Jackie (O’Leary) & Brad Biegel says
So sorry to hear this news. Condolences to the entire family. I have fond memories of having her as a teacher a couple of times over the years. Running into her at Botanix last winter, a delightful hug and chat ensued. I can still hear her voice. She laughed at me a little because I still called her Mrs Keogh. To one of the best teachers and role model for many, may you RIP.
Deborah Donnelly says
My deepest sympathies to the Keogh and LeSage families on the loss of their mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and teacher. I will never forget Martina as my grade seven teacher in 1968-1969 at St Paul’s School. Teachers make such an impression on children that goes with them all through their life. May God bless you and keep you. Rest in peace Martina.
Beatriz Baumfeld & Family says
To Martina’s Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Martina was one of a kind and now she will be at peace and happy to be reunited with George and the rest of the Family in Heaven.
Rest in peace dear Friend.
Peter & Pauline Monastero says
Sincerest condolences to the Keogh family. Martina always spoke so lovingly of her family and how lucky she was to have such good kids.
We are surely going to miss Martina’s joyous presence as she was always on our guest list because we could not get enough of her.
She became a close friend very quickly as we all moved in on Kingsmere.
Her smart wit and sense of humour along with her contagious laugh will be greatly missed.
We often spoke about good friendship and how this move here was a perfect fit for all of us..
There were many great get togethers where having a glass of wine turned into playing some cards, along with singing songs and laughter that brought us to tears.
Martina you are one of a kind, and we were blessed to call you our friend.
Rest in peace our dear friend.
Love Pauline and Peter Monastero
& Natuccia Monastero
Hal & Madelyn Rutledge says
Dear Natasha, Paul, Rochelle, Geoff & all the family
We were so saddened to hear of Martina’s passing. She was such a beautiful person & fantastic teacher. She had a way of saying good & wise things to her students. I have always remembered advice she gave me as my Gr. 8 teacher. May all your beautiful family memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
MaryLou and Paul Maher says
Dear Natasha, Paul, Rochelle, Geoffrey and Families,
We were so saddened to hear of Martina’s passing. Thinking of you all and remembering what a wonderful person and amazing teacher your mom was. With heartfelt sympathy…
Joan &Jim Abbotts says
We are so sorry to hear of Martina’s passing. We have only known her since she moved to Kingsmere Crescent. She was truly a very gracious lady. May your many fond memories comfort you all
Anne (and Mike) Sledz says
Our deepest condolences to Martina’s family. Martina taught both Mike and I in her early years of teaching at St James and she was a favourite! I had the pleasure of teaching with her when I too became a teacher, and she was such a great role model for me. When I think of Martina, I think of her wonderful laugh. I am sure that George is delighted to hear it again.
Joanne & Walter Randon says
Sending our deepest sympathy to the family of Martina.. She will always be remember by all her in the community… RIP Martina…
Joanne & Walter Randon says
We are sadden to hear of the passing of Martina she was a lovely women I remember when we join the womens baseball in tottenham she was also was my son(Lenny & daughter ) Lisa grade 7 teacher… she will be sadley missed by all who knew her… RIP Martina you are now with your husband George…
Kate and Dave Smith says
Martina was a great teacher and a wonderful person. She will be missed in our community. Our deepest condolences to the Keogh family.
Dennis and Linda Pendlebury says
Sorry to hear of the passing of Martina. She was a lovely person.
Condolences to the Keogh family.
Bob and Julie Eagan says
Natasha, Paul, Rochelle, Geoff and families,
So sorry to hear of Martina passing. Deepest sympathy to all!
Bob and Julie Eagan
Cindy and Colin Davies says
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Martina. She was the perfect neighbour and we were so lucky to have known her for seven years. We became much more than neighbours, she became a very special friend to my husband and I. She will be missed so much. Rest in peace dear friend.
Cindy and Colin Davies
Bob and Evy Vienneau says
Bob and Evy Vienneau offer our condolences to the Keogh family,it was sad to here of her passing. She taught our oldest son and we all admired her for her kind cheerful and caring ways. Rest in peace.
Terry A. Behan says
Natasha, Paul, Rochelle, Geoff,
Sending love and hugs to everyone.
Love,
Jeff & Terry (Kwiatkowski) Behan
George McKenna says
Martina was a lovely lady and an incredible teacher, easily one of the best I ever had. My thoughts and sympathies to all her family. We’ll miss ya Cuz!!
Joan Kwiatkowski says
To the Keogh Children and all Members of the Keogh Clan: Please accept my sincerest condolences in the passing of Martina. She was a wonderful woman and will never be forgotten in the hearts of those who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all. At least you know that she is at last with George, whom she missed very much since his passing.
I pray that Our Heavenly Father will help each and every Keogh family member during the coming days. I know you all will be strong as that is the way Martina and George brought you all up. God Bless You All!!
Joan Kwiatkowski
Tracey (Doyle) Hudson says
So sorry for your loss. She was an amazing women, and great teacher. She will be missed by many.
Karen Klein Gebbinck says
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. May your memories keep a smile in your heart.
Elaina Heitzner says
To Paul, Rochelle, and all of the family,
Mrs. Keogh is in some of my earliest memories. I always knew when it was the click clack of her shoes walking down the hall at F.X. school.
Later on, she was a teacher I always admired and trusted at St. Thomas Aquinas.
I truly enjoyed when I would see her here and there around town and have a chance to catch up.
She was a beautiful person, and the entire community will feel her loss.
Sending my most sincere and deepest condolences to you all.
Elaina
Niki Grbic Duncan says
Sending my love to your family Mrs Keogh. May their hearts find peace in your wonderful times together. Rest easy in paradise Your legacy will live on.
Cara Lee Pendlebury says
So sorry to hear of the loss of Martina. Sending love and prayers to the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers,
Cara Lee Pendlebury
Margaret Keenan and family says
My sincere condolences to Martina and George’s children, and grand children. I have known Martina since early days at Banting. Her warm and friendly manner will be greatly missed by all the Lesage and Keogh families, as well as the Colgan community. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Margaret Keenan and family
Eilísh and Bill Boston says
Sincere condolences to the Keogh and LeSage families on the passing of your dear mother and sister. Martina was a special person, always positive, friendly, a much loved and caring teacher. May she Rest in Peace.
Evelyn Wadden says
Rochelle and family my sincere condolences on the passing of your mom(Martina) my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family your mom was a beautiful woman cherish all your memories RIP Martina ❤️
marc ronan says
Martina Keogh… another pillar of our community gone… She was an amazing mother ,grandmother, teacher and community leader but most of all she was a beautiful person. Condolences to all of her beautiful family. The Ronan’s
Mary Brett says
I am very sorry to hear about Martina’s death. She was a most beautiful lady both inside and out. My condolences to the Keogh and LaSage families
Heather Carter says
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of Martina Keogh,
My sincerest condolences to the entire Keogh family
May Martina Rest in Peace now
Andrea Zanelli says
Sending all of you my deepest condolences. This news is heartbreaking. Martina was always one of my favourite teachers. She was also a favourite customer when I was doing her hair in town…. So many little memories pop into my mind from those days… makes me smile.
When I went back to school in 2019 to become a teacher, I received a beautiful message from Martina. She said something to me that stuck with me, She said, “I always knew you had it in you.” Her words have stayed with me during my first few years of teaching. Martina was so encouraging and I will always remember and thank her for that.
She will be missed by many.. and by me too.
Rest easy Martina. Xo
Gwen and Tom Robinson says
We are so very sorry to hear of Martina’s passing . Although we have only know her since she moved to
Kingsmere Cres., We feel truly blessed to have known such a beautiful woman.
May you find comfort in your many memories of your Mom, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend .
Terry Sullivan says
Godspeed Martina! Good teachers are the one’s that care and Martina you were one of the Best! My Sincerest Condolences!
Debbie Richard says
One of my favourite teachers in grade school and my sounding board/mentor in high school. I had so much respect for Mrs. Keogh. Sincere condolences to the Keogh’s for this terrible loss. Rest in peace Martina.
Kim and Kevin Dermott says
I am so sorry to hear about Martina passing. She was the most lovely lady
Michel Bullock says
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved. My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Donal Blacklaws says
My sincerest condolences to the entire Keogh family.
God bless all.
PhilStubbs says
Condolences too Martina family. She was one of my favorite teachers when she taught at St. Paul’s. R. I. P.