MARTIN, Emma Jean (nee Ecclestone)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother at GMCH in Fergus on Monday, April 27th, 2026 with family by her side, Jean Martin, of Fergus in her 94th year, the beloved wife of Toph Martin (2012). Loving Mother of John (2024) & Dianne, Anne & Jack (2018) Karn, Paul & Tammy and Jayne & Mark Holmes all of Fergus. Devoted Gramma of Jonathan (Dawn), Melissa, Michelle (Jarod), Penny (Chris), Nathan (Hilary), Jeff, Meghan (Adam), Zach (Justine) and Jake. Dearest Nana of Hunter, Hudson, Emma, Jackson, Lauren, Arlington, Cohen, Caleb, Jackson, Austin, Evie, Raelyn, Tanner, Abi and Izzy. She was the youngest of seven children, all predeceased: Victoria, Flett, George, Ross, Harold and Jim. Dear sister-in-law of Alex & Mary Alice, Margie, Fran and John. Jean is survived by a number of nieces, nephews and other family members. Jean was born in West Garafraxa Township and raised on a farm. She waitressed at a local restaurant, Villies Fergus Restaurant, in her younger years alongside her good friend and future sister-in-law Doreen. Toph & Jean met at the restaurant and later married in 1951. They had two children before she returned to school to become a hairdresser. Shortly after opening her own business in her home they had two more children. Her career spanned over 50 yrs. Jean’s love of family was undeniable. Her delicious baking brought a smile to all of us. Trips to the arena for sports events and card games, especially cribbage, gave her joy. A devoted woman of faith at St. Joseph’s RC Church, she lived her life with quiet strength and unwavering kindness. She was a member of the CWL for 75 yrs. She will be dearly missed, but her spirit lives on in the memories we cherish. Our appreciation is extended to the Doctors, Nurses & Staff who have cared for Mom at GMCH in Fergus. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in memory of Jean to Aboyne Rural Hospice or Fergus Legion Branch 275. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David St. South, Fergus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 11:00am at St. Joseph Parish, 760 St. David St. N., Fergus, with interment at Belsyde Cemetery. Following the burial all are welcome to join the family for refreshments at the Fergus Legion from 1-3pm. Arrangements entrusted to Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home.
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