MARTIN, Bride
Our beautiful Mom, Bride Martin (nee Watson), of St. Vincent’s, St. Mary’s Bay, passed away peacefully, on October 22, 2021, at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, while surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 92 years. She was pre-deceased by her husband Leslie, darling daughter Bertha, beautiful daughter-in-law Viola, precious great-granddaughter Isla and other members of the Watson and Martin families. Leaving to mourn her
children Rhonda (Tom), Cyril (Madeline), Dan (Madonna) Steve (Noreen), Les (Yvonne), Brenda (Jim)
and Paul and sister Pauline Fleming. There are also 24 grandchildren and 37 greatgrandchildren missing “Nanny”, each of whom she loved in her own special way. Mom was loved by her large extended family, friends, colleagues and her special company of friends and caregivers at Alderwood Estates. Our Mother and Nanny was unique. A born leader, teacher, community member, museum curator, volunteer, poet, painter, rug hooker, berry picker and avid reader. She was a strong, independent, courageous woman who was continually teaching all of us to the end. Her best role was mother and grandmother. Mom’s lifelong passion was to preserve her culture and history and to honour all veterans. She was proud of her community and worked tirelessly to ensure that St. Vincent’s, St. Stephen’s and Peter’s River continued to thrive and finally, Mom is now going back home to her beloved community. She left an indelible mark on the lives of everyone she met.
She was at her very core a very proud Newfoundlander.
A very special thank you is extended to Dr. Peter Morry
and to the staff of Alderwood Estates, St. Clare’s Hospital and Gibbons’ Funeral Home, St. Mary’s, for the loving care and support provided to Mom and our family. Resting at Sacred Heart Church, St. Vincent’s, on Monday, October 25 and Tuesday, October 26 (Vigil at 8pm), from 2 – 4pm; 7 – 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 27, at 10am. Burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mom’s memory may be made to her favorite project, The St. Vincent’s Fishermen’s Museum at smmartin2019@hotmail.com. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral Mass will be conducted by invitation only. We welcome all friends to the visitation and graveside
service. Either a vaccine passport or proof of double vaccinations, along with a picture ID, will be required prior to entering the church. To express condolences online or for live streaming/recording of the Mass, please visit our website at www.gibbonsfuneral.ca. Thank you for your understanding.