It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we the family announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother Amelia (Doll) Elizabeth Martin, 92, of Amherst on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Upper Nappan.
Doll was born in Saint John, NB on October 19, 1919 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha Ann (Kennedy) Treadwell.
A very active individual in her younger years, Doll worked for Maritime Pant Factory and offered home cleaning to various families in town. She also was employed for 17 years at the Amherst Stadium.
Doll had a strong belief and was a faithful member of the Amherst Wesleyan Church for many years, enjoying numerous church functions and activities. An avid sports fan, Doll loved to watch hockey and baseball.
Doll will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends.
She leaves behind to mourn her loving children, Bertha Martin, Ottawa, ON, Elizabeth Tynes, Halifax, NS, Jo-Ann McFarlane, Amherst, Sharon (Geoffrey) Botting , Kingston, ON, Robert (Lila) Bramalea, ON, Randolph (Phyllis), Andrew, Johnny, Brian, Arthur (Donna) and George (Ruth) all of Amherst and Gordie (Margaret), Thompson, MB; half sister, Connie Boyd, Montreal, QC; 24 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Doll was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was predeceased by her first husband, Tom Borden; second husband, Andy Martin; grandsons, Brian and two in infancy; two granddaughters Juanita and one in infancy; as well as several brothers and sisters.
Her remains are resting in Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906) with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 2 p.m. from Amherst Wesleyan Church , 50 Cornwall Ave., Amherst with Rev. Raymond Fancy officiating.
Interment will follow in the Amherst Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Doll’s memory to the Amherst Wesleyan Church Building Fund, Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by her family.
On-line Condolences can be forwarded to her family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca