It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Astrid on April 8th, 2019 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Martin (2008). She will always be lovingly remembered by her Children Jacqueline & Greg Martin, Grandchildren Justin & Heather Martin, and sadly by 2 weeks missed meeting her first Great Grandchild (a girl) named Isla. Astrid is survived by her sister Susan Pratt, her brother & sister in laws Joe & Barb Martin, Terry Peets & Pat McLaughlin, and many nieces and nephews around the world. She was truly blessed with the most wonderful, caring and loving friends whom she treasured. Visitation will be held at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-432-8484) on Thursday, April 11th, 2019 from 6 – 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 127 Liberty Street S, Bowmanville, on Friday April 12th, at 11:00 am. A reception to be held in the church hall following the Mass. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made in memory of Astrid to the St. Joseph's CWL.
