It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Colleen Martin, 62, of Glace Bay on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Campbell) McDonald. Colleen was a member of St. John's Church, New Aberdeen. She was employed for many years at the fish plant while raising her six children with her husband, George Martin. Colleen a member of the legion where she would attend on occasion with her husband who was a veteran. She was a very loving person. Colleen was a beautiful woman and would help you in any way she could. She loved her dogs, Missy and Lilly and her little cat, Samantha, they were her reason for being every day. Colleen has six children and a family who will miss her every day. Colleen looked forward to the dart leagues every year and would enjoy her time out with friends and she had many who loved her. She will be truly missed by all.
Colleen will be sadly missed by her daughters, Nancy (Rob), Sylvia (John), Brenda, Ila; sons, Patrick, Tommy (Karen), George (Lynn), Jimmer (Ericka), Steven (Lisa), Norman (Cheryl) and Brian; brothers, Joey McDonald (Judy), Reggie McDonald (Millie); sisters, Margie Morrison (Ray), Denise Clarkson (Gerald) and Nancy Ellsworth (Bernie). Also surviving are 34 cherished grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, George 'Hogie' Martin and brother, James McDonald.
Visitation for Colleen will be held Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. on Thursday at St. John's Church, New Aberdeen with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Cremation will follow. Interment will be held in the parish cemetery.
Online condolences to the Martin family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

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