Obituary of Robert Allen Martin

Robert Allen Martin, 76 formerly of New Minas, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday January 22,2019 at Grandview Manor, Berwick. Robert was the son of the late Gordon and Beatrice Martin and the last remaining member of his immediate family.

He is survived by his two daughters, Cheryl (Philip) Porter; Wanda (Wade) Downey; two sons; Allan (Lorraine); Brian (Lisa); two granddaughters, Kayleigh Downey; Helena (Nick Ward) Downey; many nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-law, Gladys; Muriel; and Janet.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters Dorothy Irving (Richard) and Faye in infancy; brothers Kenneth (Gladys), Leo (Muriel), Wilbur (Betty), Phillip (Janet) and Laurie.

The family would like to extend thanks to the Nursing staff and CCA's on the Chase unit of the Manor who gave their father the up most wonderful care while in the care of the Home, as well as the compassionate care during his last days and hours.

In keeping with their father's wishes there will be no service. A private Graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4P 1B9 (902-679-2822).

God, grant me the Serenity to

Accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And Wisdom to know the difference.