Obituary of Rose Marie Martin

MARTIN, Rose Marie, 90, of Tavistock passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, May 6, 2022. She was born at Exeter on April 19, 1932 a daughter of the late Christian and Mary (Miller) Anderson.

In her younger years Rose had owned and operated Rosie’s Lunch in Dashwood, Ontario.

She married Percy Leonard Martin on February 16, 1963. He predeceased her on June 1, 1989. Rose is survived by nine children, Terry Martin (Lynda), Dale Martin, Carol Baer (Maxwell), Rose Berg (Dave), Chris Martin (Tess), Carl Martin (Lorraine), Kelly Martin, Jim Martin (Janet), Barb Markle (Keith); 19 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been predeceased by one sister and two brothers.

Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Wednesday from 7 – 9 pm where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11 am. Pastor Leanne Darlington will officiate. Interment in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Tavistock Community Health Inc. would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655-2431. Personal condolences can be posted at www.francisfh.ca