Beatrice MARTIN

Beatrice Martin passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of the late Eldon S. Martin, who predeceased her in 2023. Beatrice was a cherished mother to Delphine (James) Martin, Elizabeth Ann (Eli) Martin, Ruby (John) Martin, Carolyn (Dennis) Martin, Merlin (Rachel) Martin, Donnita (Ross) Good, and Harlan (Michelle) Martin. She was a grandmother to 46 grandchildren and 116 great-grandchildren. Beatrice is also survived by her siblings, Leighton (Florence) and Laverne (Lorna), and her sister-in-law, Rebecca Martin, Verna and Rufus Gingrich, and Elsie and Laverne Weber. She was predeceased by her daughter, Marlene (Lester) Bauman, grandchildren Matthew and Courtney, and sister Florence (Eli) Sittler. Beatrice and her late husband, Eldon, were faithful charter members of Calvary Conservative Mennonite Church. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. The funeral service will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, 3745 Herrgott Rd., Hawkesville, with interment to follow in Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christian Aid Ministries or Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Knollcrest Lodge for their exceptional care of both of their parents, as well as the medical team at Parkview Manor, Floradale, for their excellent care.