William Gordon Martin

Martin, William Gordon July 2, 1941 May 12, 2014

It is with great sadness and much love that the family says goodbye to William Gordon Martin May 12, 2014 at the age of 72 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife Carolyn of 48 years and son Dane (Sue McMurry). William will also be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jesse Martin, Dylan Martin and Alyssa McMurry all of Calgary, Ab and Summer Pruit-Feist of Oregon, USA; siblings George Martin, Margaret “Peggy” Myers, and Nancy Martin of Saint John, NB, Cheryl Parent of Maine, USA and Bonnie Martin of Musquash, NB. William was predeceased by his parents Virginia Livingston and Thomas Martin as well as his brother Thomas “Tom” Martin Jr. Born in Saint John, NB William had a zest for life from early on and from the years of 1958 to 1965 William was part of the Black Watch with the Royal Highland Regiment, something of which he was very proud. Shortly after leaving the service William met the love of his life Carolyn and she fell in love with him and his wry and easy sense of humor. William loved making his beautiful bride laugh, something to which he strived for with all people he would meet throughout his life. Practical jokes were not out of the question for this gentleman. Quick witted, he never failed to get a chuckle out of those around him. Hockey and football were a favorite pastime but he could also be found enjoying a good book on quiet days. William was loved by many, and will be incredibly missed by those that were in his circle of family and friends. The family asks for no flowers but instead for donations to be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (200-325 Manning Road NE Calgary, AB T2E 2P5) In keeping with his wishes no funeral service will be held. Final arrangements were entrusted to Pierson’s Funeral Service (4121 17 Ave S.E. 403-235-3602). Message of condolence can be sent to www.piersons.ca

Funeral Home:

Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel

4121 – 17 Avenue SE

Calgary, AB

CA T2A 0T1