1936 - 2024
Born December 24th, 1936, in Rouyn Quebec. Passed May 20th, 2024.
The 7th of 12 children born to Edna Doherty and Remi Demers.
Mary attended 2 schools in Nipigon and Red rock. Calabogie &
Renfrew.
Married in Red Rock Ontario in 1957, to estranged husband Joseph
Larry Martin of Lethbridge, Alberta. Mary was loved him and loyal to
him till the day she passed. A true conviction of her faith.
Mary worked as the School of Nursing in Stratford, Ontario. Training
in Medical Transcription before moving to Alberta in 1978. Eventually
working in Edmonton for the federal government. Retiring in 1987.
Mary then volunteered for Ronald McDonald House crocheting and
knitting garments and blankets for families with sick children at the
Royal Alex Hospital.
Mary was a voracious reader, lover of mysteries and true crime. Mary
was also a beautiful writer, focusing on poetry. She was extremely
proud of her son Brock, who followed her passion and became a
published writer himself, his book is Side Launch. Mary also sang
karaoke in Lethbridge, her favorite to sing was any Johnny Cash
songs, she had a deep voice, and this suited her perfectly.
Mary loved watching UFC, Hockey and Soccer. Although she was
extremely spazzy she was thankful Brock and Jody inherited her kind
heart, strong love for family, and tenacity.
Mary was a devote Christian, she loved ‘Our Lady’, born and
raised Catholic she enjoyed all denominations. Mom had the gift
of premonitions, she knew if we lied, she warned us if she felt
strongly, we never questioned mom. A beautiful loving mother, and a
beautiful soul.
Mary is lovingly remembered by her 2 surviving children, son Brock
Martin (wife Antje Pahmeier) and daughter Jody Krauss (husband
James Krauss), Sister Frances Boyle (husband Doug Boyle). Brother
Terry Demerse (wife Tena Demerse). Grandchildren-Blake Berges,
wife Sally Berges, Yoseph Atreyu, partner Adam Kolberg, Lance
Martin, wife Stephanie Martin, Bryce Martin, wife Carrie Wentzell,
Sarah Krauss, and Emily Krauss. Great Grandchildren: Paxton, Wyatt,
and Brynn Marie Berges, Brixton Martin and Elodie Martin as well as
Hudson Sauser (Krauss). Brother-in-law, Barrie Martin of Toronto Ontario,
sister-in-law Sandra Lynne Keffer of Kitchener Ontario.
Predeceased by daughter Helen Marie Gail Yuill (Martin), siblings-Iris
Reddy, Bea Laviotte, Vince Demers, Remi Demers, Rita Imhoff, Irene
Salo, Lawerance Demers, Jimmy Demers, and Robert Demers. Mary
leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and their families whom
she loved and prayed for daily.
Mary resided at Rising Sun Long Term Care for the last 3 years of
her life. She loved and was loved by everyone who met her, she
remembered everyone’s name, including their families’ names. Staff
called her Queen Mary, fitting she went home on Victoria Day.
Mary did not want a funeral, instead a Celebration of Life will be
set up at a future date due to logistics. Please email Jody Krauss
at jodykrauss1@gmail.com if you would like to be included on the
list, Jody will reach out when date is set. In Lieu of flowers to family,
please consider a donation to: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
donorinfo@heartandstroke.ca 1-888-473-4636.
