Passed away at his home at R.R. 3, Harriston on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the age of 92 years. Elam was the husband of the late Lydia Martin (2014). Father of Harvey and Melinda Martin of Westmeath, Nancy and Levi Weber of Wallenstein, Lena and Edwin Martin of R.R. 1, Harriston, Levi and Martha Martin of R.R. 3, Harriston, and Jonas and Anna Martin of R.R. 3, Harriston. Remembered by 40 grandchildren and 71 great-grandchildren. Brother of Enos Martin of Drayton, Mrs. Barbara Martin of Elmira, and stepbrother of Reuben Bauman and his wife Hannah of Drayton. Brother-in-law of Lauretta Martin of Elmira. Predeceased by his son Henry Martin, sister-in-law Minerva Martin, brother-in-law Enos Martin, his parents Jonas and Amanda Martin, and by his foster parents Austin and Lucinda Snyder. Friends and relatives were called at the home of Jonas Martin, 6466 6th Line, R.R. 3, Harriston on Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm and Friday from 3:00 to 6:00pm. A family service was held at the home on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 9:00am, with burial and further service to follow at Westdale Mennonite Church, Minto Township. Arrangements entrusted to the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston.
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