May Martin

Martin, May Louise (Hancock); May passed peacefully to join her beloved husband Pep, who predeceased her on January 6th, 2013. They were together for 71 years in life, and now together for all eternity. Born in Toronto in May of 1922 to John Henry Hancock and Beatrice Minnie (Rice) Hancock, of Newfoundland, May was the 8th of six sisters and four brothers and their spouses, all predeceased. Mom was the glue in the family as Dad went off to war, and then she became a policeman 's wife. Mom supported Dad through the rough times and the most enjoyable times. Retirement took them to Egremont Township to their hobby farm where for 40 years they enjoyed their grandchildren and great grandchildren. May was a lifetime member of the Women 's Missionary Society. May is survived by her daughter Joan and close and dear friend Shirley Carpenter and sons Randy and his partner Louise Connelly and Dennis and his wife Esther. Grandchildren Dawn (Chris), Craig (Shannon), Jennifer (Scott) and Jason (Kim). Great grandchildren Gordie, Jake, Wylie, Caden, Sidney, Emma, Elly, Ryan and Dylan. Survived by many nieces and nephews and families. Predeceased by brothers and sisters Pearl (Edward) Jennings, Howard (Mary) Hancock, Worrick (Marie) Hancock, Roy (Vera) Hancock, Sue (Albert) Thompson, Hedly (Jean) Hancock, Marjorie (Lew) Weed, Alfreda (Edward) Lorentz and Joyce (Brock) Pierce and brother-in-law Howard Harrison. Friends will be received at the Dromore Presbyterian Church on Saturday April 13th from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow at Dromore Presbyterian Church. Interment at St. Marys Cemetery, St. Marys on Monday April 15th at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations to the Dromore Presbyterian Church or to a charity of one 's choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line donations may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com.