Obituary of Paul Martin

Passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home on Thursday, May 31, 2012 in his 87th year. Son of the late Simon and Lydia (Bauman) Martin. Predeceased by his loving wife, Ruth (Erb) and their son, Timothy; siblings, James (Ann) and Violet (John) Ropp. Fondly remembered by his siblings, Elsie Gingerich (the late Ephraim), Clare Martin, Lois Witmer (Bob) and Laurence (Marilyn). He will be deeply missed by his children, Bob (Erma), Phil (Chris), Betsy (Ma-nee), Carolyn (Stan); grandchildren, Andrea, Jessica, Stella, Suzanne, Simon (Rachel), Joseph, Heather, Nicole and Maya (Aiden); and great-grandchildren, Nellie, Alex, and Elijah. Paul served as a Mennonite minister in five congregations: Hawkesville, Morningside, Widemans, Wanner, and Stirling. He was also well known for his Potter's Wheel Ministry. We will remember him for his incredible passion for life and openness to change. Visitation will be held at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday, June 4, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A public memorial service will be held at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, 57 Stirling Ave. N., Kitchener on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments and an informal time of storytelling. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Fairview Mennonite Home or the Mennonite Central Committee by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.