Obituary of Joseph Cyriel Martens

Martens; Joseph Cyriel, a resident of R.R. #2, Ridgetown. Joseph C. Martens died Thursday January 28, 2010 at Chatham at the age of 84. Born in Koewacht, Holland son of the late Theophile & Maria (Otjes) Martens. Beloved husband of Caroline Marie (DeCock) Martens. Dear father of Madeline (Bill) Vandeweghe, Blenheim; Joanne (Henk) deWit, Muirkirk; Rosalie (Dale) Markham, London; Rene (Sue) Martens, Ridgetown; Charles Martens, Blind River; Peter (Barb) Martens, Ridgetown; Christine (Terry) Casier, Blenheim; Lorraine (Dave) McIntosh, Chatham; Agnes (Cory) Bloxham, Chatham; and Philip Martens, Chatham. Brother of Sister Thecla, London; Mary Moir, Ilderton; and the late Rosalie Landuyt and infant Rene Martens. Also survived by 30 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons. Friends will be received at the Funeral Home, 76 Main St., E., Ridgetown on Sunday January 31, 2010 from 2:00-4:30 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. Parish Prayers and a Knights of Columbus Service will be offered at the Funeral Home on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ridgetown with Fr. Greg Mulligan celebrant. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery, Howard Township. Donations in memory of Joseph to the Arthritis Society or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main St.,E., Ridgetown (519)674-3141