Obituary of Leona Nadine Martin

Leona Nadine Martin (nee Gordon) passed away peacefully at her residence of two years, Embassy Hall - Shannex, Quispamsis, on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Born on January 20, 1931, she had just celebrated her 82nd birthday. Leona’s zest for life was evident in her very nature. Humour, love of people, love of dance and love of family were foremost in her life. A lover of all activity, she participated in bowling leagues, cross country skiing, extensive travel and also volunteered with seniors. Employed at MRA’s for a number of years, she continued her retail career working throughout the city at numerous stores such as Reitmans, Zellers and Towers. She is survived by her children, Richard Martin (Beverley) of Rothesay, Maxine Martin of Saint John, Joanne Mowry (Richard) and Pam Cole (Mike) all of Quispamsis; sister, Pauline Long of Saint John; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred Joseph Martin; parents, Paul and Olive (McGinley) Gordon and brothers, Phillip, Maurice “Moe”, Lloyd and Douglas. A special thanks and appreciation to the staff of Embassy Hall - Shannex for their exceptional care, attention and love of our mother. Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, (506) 849-2119, with visitation on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 10:00 AM. A reception will be held in the church hall immediately following the Mass. Interment will take place in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of NB or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.kennebecasisfh.com