MARTIN: Raymond “Lummy”
Raymond "Lummy" Martin passed away peacefully Dec 9, 2017 at the Brantford General Hospital. Cherished father of Cathy and Paul. Loving grandfather to Chris (Nan), Dan (Julie). Devoted great-grandfather (GGP) to Nole, Madeleine, James, Ryan and Liliane. Also survived by sister-in-laws, Loma Crogan (Ed), Eva Cravenor (Lou), Ruby Kopping (Leo), Brother-in-laws, Hubert " Gil" Martin (Essie), Arnold "Gene" Martin (Judy), Al "Sonny" Martin. Predeaseased by wife, Wilma "Buck" Martin, mother, Ellen Martin (Clench), father, Edward Martin, sisters Marguerite, Gladys, Verna, Rita, Dorothy; brothers, Jack, Lloyd (Sonny), Maxwell. Son-in-law, Charles "Butch" General, Brother-in-laws, Leo "Cap" Martin, Thomas Martin (Tessie), sister-in-law Virginia Jamieson (Lorne), Special "brother" to James Clench. Loving Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Ray was a retired ironworker out of Local 6 Buffalo, NY. Ray loved his NY Yankees and participated and played in several sports. He was a member of the Indian Defence League of America (IDLA). He was a decorated U.S. veteran and served in the Korean War. As per Rays wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of his Life will take place in Fort Erie at a later date. Donations can be made to the Juravinski Cancer Centre, c/o Dr. Ronan Foley, MD, FRCPC, in dad's memory or The Lung Association of Canada. www.rhbanderson.com