Doreen Martire

Died: January 20, 2015 | Place: London, Ontario

Obituary

MARTIRE: Doreen….
Passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday January 20, 2015 at Victoria Hospital, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Ernie Martire.Loving mother of Dianne Dyce of Vancouver and Terry Martire and his wife Valerie Sanderson of Orono.Also missed by her grandchildren Michael Dyce, Teagan and Reese Martire, and Leah, Graham and Gavin Labanovich. Dear sister of Lawrence Henry and his wife Lise of Ottawa, Wayne Stevenson and his wife Dawn of Calgary, and sister-in-law Rosa Mihalovich of Thunder Bay. Survived by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Doris Johnson and her husband Don.Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday January 23, 2015 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday January 24, 2015 at 11am with Rev. Brian Laidler officiating. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program 790 Commissioners Road East,London, ON N6A 4L6, www.sw-rcp.on.ca or The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, P.O. Box 7008, Station Main,London, ON, N5Y 5W7, www.heartandstroke.on.ca
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26 Comments

  1. Grant Wren January 20, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    Ernie, Terry and Dianne:
    Our sincere sympathy to you and the grandchildren. We have lost a great neighbour, someone who was lots of fun with a keen wit, and always the perfect hostess. She gave it a good fight and now is at peace.
    Sincerely,
    Gail, Grant and Lauren

  2. Irene Franco January 20, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    Ernie,Terry and Dianne,our heartfelt condolences to you and your family she will be sadly missed.
    Love
    Tony & Irene, Ashley(Sampaio) and Brittany Franco .
    London,On

  3. Perry & Karen Kloibhofer & Family January 21, 2015 at 4:13 am

    We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. Jim & Joan Stewart January 21, 2015 at 5:31 am

    She was a wonderful lady who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Despite her pain, she always greeted us with a smile and a twinkle in her eye. Our hearts and prayers are with Ernie and his family during this difficult time. Jim & Joan Stewart

  5. Dr William Klein January 21, 2015 at 6:09 am

    We remember Doreen well.
    Condolences to Ernie and Terry and the family.
    Dr. William Klein and staff
    London

  6. Ed & Jackie Dickson January 21, 2015 at 8:54 am

    Dear Ernie, Terry & Dianne
    So sorry for the loss of your wonderful Wife, Mother & Grandmother. Ernie you and Doreen were an inspiration to all married couples so dedicated to each other. Ernie you were always there for your lovely wife Doreen and we will miss seeing you guys walking hand in hand.
    Your friends and neighbour
    Ed & Jackie

  7. Marilyn and Bob Worthy January 21, 2015 at 8:54 am

    Ernie and family:
    Our sincere sympathy to you.
    Doreen was a lovely lady who we had the pleasure of knowing for 24 years as a close neighbour at our lakehome. We will miss her pleasant smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marilyn, Bob and family

  8. Sandy Smith January 21, 2015 at 9:07 am

    You were a wonderful friend and a mentor to me for many years. Even though we did not see each other a lot, you were always in my thoughts. Thank you for teaching me so much about life in my younger years. I will always keep you in my heart. Love you xo
    Ernie, please let me know if you need anything at all, I am a call away.

  9. Laura & Norman Eggert January 21, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Dear Ernie – our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

  10. Judy Stein (Smith) January 21, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Ernie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Doreen was a wonderful person and I know how much she will be missed! My deepest sympathies for your loss.

  11. Rev. Brian and Sandra Laidler January 21, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Dear Ernie, Terry, Dianne & Family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Those we love don’t go away, They live in our hearts, Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
    May the love of God and of those around you, help you through the days ahead.
    All our love and prayers – Brian & Sandra

  12. Cheryl and Jerry White January 21, 2015 at 10:39 am

    Dear Ernie, Dianne and Terry,
    Our sincerest sympathy. Doreen was a wonderful person, always so full of life who loved a good party. We will miss her dearly and are blessed to have had her in our lives.

    Cheryl and Jerry

  13. Patricia tallari January 21, 2015 at 11:07 am

    Uncle Ernie, Terry, Diane, Michael , We are very very sorry for your great loss. Aunt doreen will be missed a lot. You both were the perfect example of what a real marriage is supposed to be. You were always there for each other through the good and the bad. Uncle Ernie you took such great care of aunt doreen. You are are a very good man. We send our love and hugs from all of your Thunder Bay family.

  14. Tina Bell (Tony and Ann Buckley's daughter) January 21, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    You are in my thoughts and prayers Ernie.

  15. Wendy Boland January 21, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    Dear Ernie, Diane and Terry, It is with a sad heart that I am writing this condolence. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Doreen will be dearly missed. She was the sweetest, kindest lady that I have had the priviledge to meet and become friends with. I will never forget our talks we had over coffee. She had a lot of insight into many things and I learned a lot from her. Ernie, you and Doreen were the epitome of a married couple. It was amazing to see the love and care between the two of you. I am so sorry for your loss. xoxo

  16. Eldon and Diane Amoroso January 22, 2015 at 7:39 am

    We were so very sorry about your loss. Our family rented your cottage in St Josephs for many years and have wonderful memories. Doreen would always give of us a yearly tour of the latest improvements to their cottage. Please take care and know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.

    eldon and diane

  17. PAUL KRAATZ January 22, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Ernie, Terry and Dianne: So sorry to read of the passing of Doreen. I remember her as a wonderful person and mother. Thinking of you in these difficult times.
    KRAATZIE

  18. Donna and Bill Anderson January 22, 2015 at 10:26 am

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Doreen. We can still remember all the fun we had following our kids (Ross and Terry) all over the soccer fields and the hockey rinks.

  19. Jason Barker January 22, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Ernie, Terry and family. Very sorry for your loss. Our most sincere condolences.
    Jason, Kym, Zack,Rebekka

  20. Jan and Jerry Dale January 22, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    We will always have wonderful memories of the time we spent with Doreen and Ernie.
    We will miss her.

  21. Laurie Kay January 22, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    We are so saddened to hear about Doreen’s death. She was a gracious lady who will be missed terribly. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult and sad time.
    Laurie Kay and Sandy Oswick

  22. Kathy & Larry McPherson, Gretta Verkerk January 22, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    By love she will be remembered and in memory she will live …

    Dear Ernie and family,
    Wishing you some peace and comfort, as your remember your lifetime shared, and good times celebrated with Doreen – our favourite neighbour, amazing cook, dear friend, and cherished wife, mother and grandma

    With heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy,

    Kathy, Larry & Gretta

  23. Wayne Norrain Barker January 23, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Ernie Dianne and Terry.
    Doreen will be in our hearts for ever.
    Our Condolences.

  24. Richard, Cidalia, Rachel, Juanita, Chloe and Aaron Jones January 23, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    To Ernie, Terry, Dianne, her grandchildren and family our sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful lady.

  25. The Jones Family January 23, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    On behalf of Doreen the Jones Family has made a donation to the London Regional Cancer Program.

  26. Reeka Spence January 23, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    I will always remember Doreen for her youthfulness, kindness, generosity, great sense of humour and honesty. With sincere sympathy. Love Reeka and family

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