Born December 5, 1942
Lanakshire, Scotland
Died September 15, 2017
St. John's, Newfoundland
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Elizabeth passed away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital in St. John's with peace and grace after a 13-week fight that she could not win. Our mother passed with her hand in her daughter Cathy's and all of her love in our hearts. Elizabeth was a special woman who loved deeply the children in her life. This love extended beyond her own children and grandchildren to her nieces and nephews and their children. Elizabeth was passionate about many things, especially her love for animals. Predeceased by her baby sister Heather Whalen and her parents Barbara (McCormack) and Roy Whalen. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children Gordon Martin, Cathy Martin and her fiancée Howie Trussetter and Heather Blythe. Cherished grandmother of Kristopher Pertoci (Katie Higgins), Nicholas Pertoci (Courtney Fowlow), Alexander Martin (Nicole Link), Victoria Martin and their mother Heather Martin. Loving sister to Anna Maynard (Peter Lathwell), Roy Whalen (Yvonne Whalen). Special aunt to Ken, Keith and Shawn Maynard, Nikki and Shannon Whalen as well as their children and grandchildren. Other family members Margaret Martin, Diane Martin and Herb Long. Special friend to Trish Currie, Pauline Law and Nancy Dalzel. Much gratitude to Dr. Cox, Dr. Phair, Dr. Mercer, Dr. Genge and the medical staff at 7 West, who took special care of our Mom over the last nine weeks. We will never forget your love and compassion. As per Elizabeth's request, cremation has taken place. The family received visitors on Monday, September 18, 2017 from 10 am - 12 pm, 2-4 and 7-9 pm and will continue on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 10-12 noon. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at noon in the Carnell Memorial Chapel, with interment to follow in the Anglican Forest Road Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations made to SPCA, NL Lung Association, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.