Peter Vimy Martin 1926 – 2022 And Vivian Helen Delany Martin 1925-2022

Peter and Vivian Martin passed away peacefully in Fredericton after a happy and loving life together. Peter died on May 5 from a number of health issues and Vivian on May 12 due to a stroke. They were devoted to each other and did everything together all their lives so it isn’t surprising that they passed away within a week of each other. Peter and Vivian would have been married 73 years this June.

They leave their daughters to celebrate the rich lives they had together, Susan (Tony Little) of Fredericton and Pauline (Martin Finnerty) of Canmore, AB, as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, Australia and England. Peter was predeceased by his brothers Derek (Australia) and Alan (Ontario). Vivian was predeceased by her brother Charlie (England), and sisters Celie Cantin (Ottawa), Olive Waller (Ottawa), and Patsy Denis (Calgary).

They were both born in Quebec City where they lived well into their 80’s, relocating to Ottawa and then to Fredericton to be closer to their daughter, Susan. They were totally devoted to their family, instilling a love of camping, downhill skiing, fly fishing, gardening and knitting in their daughters. Peter and Vivian were avid golfers and members of the Royal Quebec Golf Club and the Indian Bayou Golf Club in Florida during the winters. Vivian was very proud of having made two Holes In One golfing – one in Quebec and one in Florida! Peter worked for the RF Cream Company food brokerage company in Quebec for many years, eventually purchasing the company which he ran successfully until he sold it upon his retirement in 1991. He sang in the St. Mathews Church Choir, Le Coeur de Vieux Noel Choir, and was a member of the Quebec Garrison Club. Peter was a formidable opponent as a bridge player with the Quebec Bridge Club and with the Fiddlehead Bridge Studio in Fredericton. He kept up his bridge game regardless of where he was living – Quebec, Ottawa, Florida or Fredericton. Peter and Vivian enjoyed travel, visiting England, Australia, Fiji spending winters in Florida and driving excursions to western Canada and through the western and eastern states.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who, with such caring, helped Peter and Vivian remain in their own home until their end. A special thank you to the Extra Mural nurses, the doctors and nurses at the DECH during Peter’s and then Vivian’s last days and to the staff of Shannex’s Regent Hall for their caring and kindness. A huge thank you as well to Veterans Affairs who provided extensive support to assist with Peter’s health and daily living needs. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Veteran’s Poppy Fund or charity of your choice would be welcome.