MARTIN, Chesley David (Dave) FEC, P.Eng.–Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by his loving family, on Nov. 8, 2010, following a six-year battle with prostate cancer, Dave Martin, age 61.
Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories, his wife of 38 years, Karen (nee Colbourne), sons, Jonathan C., Vancouver, BC, Ian J. (Robyn Appleton), Squamish, BC. and daughter, Bethan J. Pretty (Jason), St. John’s, NL. Also, sisters: Eva Vivian (Fred), Betty Parsons (Abbie), St. John’s, NL, Joan Strang and Anne Little (Gray), Dartmouth, NS., brother Wayne (Marilyn), Corner Brook, NL; sisters-in-law: Wendy MacWhirter, Calgary, AB, Diane Royle (Bob), Halifax, NS., Roma Herder (Dan), St. John’s, NL., and many cousins, nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends and associates, including his fraternity brothers of ESN. Dave was predeceased by this parents Ches and Elizabeth Martin, parents-in law, Fred and Jean Colbourne, brothers-in-law: Barry Strang and David MacWhirter, and “best bud” and running partner, Bob.
Dave graduated from Bishops College in 1967 and Memorial University in 1974 with a degree in Civil Engineering, beginning a long and rewarding career culminating in his position as Vice President of Marco Services Ltd. Tirelessly active in the greater engineering and construction community of Newfoundland and Labrador before retiring in early 2010, he will be missed by the countless people in his career with whom he had forged lasting relationships; professional, personal and often both.
Described as an “incomparably lovely man”, Dave was a devoted husband and father who loved life and lived it to the fullest with the many people with whom he surrounded himself. Making friends came easily, from many diverse and loving circles, including, but certainly not limited to the infamous ‘Club Crowd’. Please know that he loved and appreciated you all dearly. He traveled the island extensively, had a passion for the place he called home and knowledge of all things Newfoundland that was without compare.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Cancer Clinic at the HSC, especially Drs. Jonathan Greenland and Joy McCarthy and nurse Suzan Power who kept us laughing through difficult times. Also, our dear friend Dr. Maureen Dunne for her unfailing care and devotion.
Funeral has taken place from St Thomas’ Anglican Church, Military Road Friday, November 12. Inurnment followed at the Anglican Cemetery Columbarium, Forest Road. Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to the Dr. H Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation or a charity of one’s choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com.
To know him was to love him
Rest in peace, my love