Obituary of Ron Martin

Martin, Ron - of Chatham, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2015 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Verbrugge). Loving father of Gayle and husband Dereck Holmes of Glencoe, Renee and husband Frank Franze of Chatham, and Adam Martin and partner Kelli Leckie of Brigden. Grandfather of Taylor, Travis, Aubree, Khloe, and Trent. Son of Raymond Martin of Chatham and the late Marie Jean (nee Myers) who passed in November of 2003. Brother of Eugene (Ericka) Martin of Chatham and Gerald (Margaret) Martin of St. Catharines. Brother - in - law of Allan Verbrugge (Bonnie Richardon) of Ridgetown, Jerry (Harriet) Verbrugge of Barrie, Egbert (Ruth) Verbrugge of Dutton, Marilyn McLean (Doug Cofell) of Gores Landing, Archie (Christine) Verbrugge of Muirkirk. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his cat 'Cider' who adored him. Ron retired in 2003 after 30 years working for Navistar. After retirement he did odd repair jobs, grass cutting and snow removal. He would always drop everything to go help anyone who needed it. He could fix almost everything. He enjoyed baseball and golfing, bowling and badminton and he loved to talk!! He particularly enjoyed spending time with the three amigos being Mike, Dave and Les. Visits from Renee, Frank, and Trent were a very special time for Ron providing laughter by singing, dancing and talking about childhood memories. A special thanks goes out to Mike, who spent countless hours, at all times of the day visiting Ron and chatting up old times and yes Mike, Ron got the final prank on you. A special thanks to Nikki, for her spa days, and to Sonny and Roseanne and all the staff who cared for him. Visitation will be held at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown, on Monday October 26, 2015 from 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm. The Funeral Service for Ron will be held on Tuesday October 27 at 11 am. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ron may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Trillium Gift of Life Network by contacting the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home 76 Main St. E Ridgetown 519-674-3141