Melvin Martin
d. February 18, 2006
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father, son, uncle and papa, Melvin Marcel Martin Sr. on February 18, 2006. He fought the battle with diabetes with great courage and dignity.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 29 years, Marlene Mary Martin; daughter Cheryl (Keith); sons: Melvin Jr, Phillip, Jeffery; grandchildren: Arizona & Aaliyah; parents Joseph & Emma Martin; brothers: Doug (Arlene) Curtis (Wanita) Ivan (Virginia) John (Angie) and sisters: Carol, Joey (Floyd), Nancy, Annie (Steve); as well many nieces, nephews and numerous cousins.
Melvin was predeceased by his daughters Sonya Joy, Angel Dawn Marie, his grandparents Johnny & Alice Martin, Frank & Mary Cameron, Uncle Robert (Bob) Cameron, brother-in-law Ronnie McKinney, aunties Lucy Jane Cameron and Gertie Cameron.
Melvin was born in Swan Lake, Manitoba on May 23, 1957. He was raised on the Swan Lake First Nation until he was 4 years old. His family moved to numerous farming communities in southeastern Manitoba. Later moving to Winnipeg, he met his wife Marlene and they were together for 29 years. He later joined DOTC police and also worked for 4 Nations Law Enforcement in Hobemma, Alberta. Melvin came home to Swan Lake to be with his family in 1993. He had many passions which included, pool, bingo, auto mechanics, hunting and ski-doing, but most of all he loved the outdoors.
His family loved and cherished him, especially his humor when times were tough. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Pallbearers are Eric Christenson, Joe Daniels, Renny La Claire, Dwayne McKinney, Robert Jason McLeod and Donnie Stevenson. Honorary Pall Bearers are all his family, friends and pool buddies.
A Traditional Wake will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Community Hall on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 4 p.m. followed by the Traditional Funeral Service on Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at Indian Springs Cemetery.
Special appreciation to the Dialysis staff at the Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital, Boundary Trails, Lorne Memorial Hospital, Swan Lake First Nation Health Centre and to the Medical Drivers: Malcolm and Travis. The Martin family would like to thank all of you for your patience, understanding and support through our time of need.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326