Obituary of RONALD GARY MARTIN

V E 4 M G R RONALD GARY MARTIN 1945 - 2013 Ron, beloved husband of Gerry (Nee Ruff), passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital on June 30, 2013 at the age of 68 years. Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife Gerry; sisters Linda Hoard and Judy (Donald) Philp all of Thunder Bay, Ontario; mother-in-law Ruth Ruff; brother-in-law Wayne (Barbara) Ruff and sister-in-law Betty Anne Bodanski all of Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents and father-in-law Adam and brother-in-law Gary. Ron was born in Brantford, Ontario. He lived and grew up in Fort Frances and Thunder Bay with his parents and sisters. He moved on his own to Winnipeg where he took a watch repair course at Red River Community College. He worked for Breslar and Warren. Later he worked for C.A. E. repairing airline panel clocks. In 1977 he started with the Winnipeg School Division as a custodian retiring with 28 years service. He married Gerry in 1973 and they celebrated 40 years of marriage on June 9 of this year. He was a member of the Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club, took a stained glass course as a hobby and loved his computer. He was also a member of Christ Lutheran Church. We wish to thank the doctors and staff at CancerCare Manitoba and Seven Oaks Emergency and 3rd floor, unit 4 for taking such good care of Ron during his three years of fighting this disease. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ron’s memory to CancerCare Manitoba, Luther Home or to a charity of your choice.