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Gilles Martin
January 16, 1942 - April 4, 2014
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On Friday April 4, 2014, Mr. Gilles Joseph Henri Martin of Osoyoos passed away at home peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the age of 72 years.
He was predeceased by his mother Yvonne; father William (Willy); brothers Adrian and Marcel; sister Terry and wife Judy;
Gilles (or commonly known as Huck to many friends and family) will be fondly remembered by his loving family including twin sons Corey (Michelle) and Steve (Jennifer); twin grandchildren Matthew and Melissa; brothers Roland (Pam), Albert (Nora), Lou (Terry) and Maurice (Donna); sisters Clare, Jeanette, Vivian and Rachel (Ray); sisters-in-law Laurette (widow of Adrian) and Sally (widow of Marcel); loving girlfriend Sherry as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Gilles worked for many years for Kelly Douglas. He loved family vacations in Osoyoos prior to living here. Gilles also greatly enjoyed spending several winters in Australia as well as vacations in Mexico, Hawaii, touring the coasts of Oregon and Washington and most recently Cuba. He also enjoyed the annual fishing trip with “the boys” for the past twelve years.
Gilles was an avid curler and golfer for several decades and enjoyed getting youth involved in the sports. Last year, Gilles won the Thursday men’s match play singles A championship cup at the Osoyoos Golf & Country Club. He played hockey and coached both men’s and children’s hockey.
Gilles loved and lived life to the fullest.
A celebration of Gilles life will be held between 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Friday April 25, 2014 at the lower hall of the Our Lady of Fatima Church, 315 Walker Street, Coquitlam, BC.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Canadian Cancer Society or BC Children's Hospital.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Dick Moffat
Relation: Through golf and curling
Gil was one of the first fellows that welcomed me when I retired in Osoyoos three years ago. I appreciated how quickly he extended his hand in friendship and enjoyed our times together both golfing and curling. I will miss him. My caring thoughts to Gil’s family.
From: Owen & Helen O'Donnell
Relation: Neighbor
We will miss Gills great conversations and smiling face across the fence we could not have asked for a better Neighbor and friend.
Love Obie & Pepper
From: Norman & Margie Woodcock
Relation: Friend
To Steve, Corey and families,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We attended the celebration of life here in Osoyoos and it was wonderful to see all the friends he had made since he moved here. We really enjoyed meeting your Uncle Maurice and Aunt Donna as well. When you have your celebration of life there we won’t be able to make it down but our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to all brothers and sisters and extended families as well.
You will be sorely missed Gilles by all.
Love to all,
Norman and Margie Woodcock
From: DEBBIE SAWICKI
Relation: extended family
Our thoughts and prayers to your family ,Gilles was always a happy and positive person. Our deepest condolences to your family
Doris & Gene , Debbie & family , Darrell and family. ( Sawicki )
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
April 12, 2014
Beginning at 3:51am
Location:
Our Lady of Fatima Church lower hall
315 Walker Street
Coquitlam, BC Canada
A celebration of Gilles life will be held between 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Friday April 25, 2014 at the lower hall of the Our Lady of Fatima Church, 315 Walker Street, Coquitlam, BC.
315 Walker Street
Coquitlam, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to:
The Canadian Cancer Society or
BC Children's Hospital
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