MARTIN, Ernest
1940-1924
Ernest Benoit Martin passed away February 13, 2024. Ernie was born June 17, 1940 in Radville, Saskatchewan. After high school Ernie started his apprenticeship for plumbing and met his wife, Gloria. They were married on April 11, 1964 and moved to Calgary, Alberta. Shortly after Ernie and Gloria moved to Airdrie and built their house. Ernie started working for Calgary City Transit in 1971, the same year their son Craig arrived. Two years later their daughter Jocelyn was born. Besides work and family Ernie was very involved with the Knight of Columbus. Ernie retired from the city of Calgary in 1998. Ernie leaves behind his son, Craig; daughter, Jocelyn; son-in-law, Cameron Schmunk; his two amazing grandkids, Brianna and Brandyn Schmunk; sister, Cecil (Peter) Fradette and many nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral or memorial at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Stroke Recovery Association of Calgary, www.sracalgary.com/donations-1.
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