January 14, 1926 - August 28, 2023
In Loving Memory ~
We are sad to announce that Charles Aloysius Martin passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2023, at Dunrovin Park Lodge with his loving wife of 62 years, Marie by his side. Charles was born on January 14th, 1926, in Glace Bay Nova Scotia.
At the age of 18 Dad joined the military which included spending time in Europe. After discharge, Dad moved West to B.C. where he met his wife, Marie Dyck, in Merritt and were married May 6th,1961. They later moved to Princeton, BC, where his two daughters Judy and Patti were born.
In 1965, Charles moved his family to Quesnel where he worked in the logging industry ending up at Weldwood where he worked the river and in The Sawmill.
Charles took early retirement spending his time gardening, woodworking in his workshop and fishing. Together Charles and Marie traveled to the Prairies often to visit family. Charles was predeceased by his parents and his three sisters.
He leaves behind to mourn his daughters Judy (Ralph) Frost, Patti and stepdaughter Marlies (Hank) Patkau. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews. All of us will remember him fondly and miss him dearly.
In lieu of flowers and service Charles wishes everyone to spend time with loved ones, have great meals...and laugh.