Frank Marton

MARTON, Frank – passed away peacefully with his wife Elizabeth (Zsoka) by his side on Monday December 18, 2023 at his home in Budapest, Hungary at the age of 91 years. Dear husband of the late Jeannette Marton (née Brunet). Loving father of Lise Brunet Allaire (Louis), Barbara Bissonnette (Pierre) and Sandra Contant (Daniel). Cherished grandfather of Jacques, Nicole, Mario (Katherine), Eric, Kristiane (Josh), Stephane, Emilie, Justin and Madison. Son of the late Ferenc and Borbala (née Sztropko) Marton. Predeceased by his son Ronald Marton.

Frank arrived in Canada in 1957. He chose Canada because he was able to earn a living as a furrier. He was quickly able to adapt to a new country and was able to learn the language as he immersed himself in the Canadian way of life. He met his first wife, Jeannette Brunet who he married in 1962. During this time, he worked at Courtaulds for 30 years until the plant closed in 1992. After the passing of Jeannette, Frank married Elizabeth in 2002. The two travelled across Canada, the United States and Europe.

Frank is remembered by many soccer enthusiasts in the area as he was a founding member of the Cornwall City Soccer Club. In 1973, at a time where there had been no soccer at a senior level for over 20 years, Frank put together a team that was composed of local and international players. Shortly after he founded the Cornwall and District Soccer Association, as well as the Cornwall City Indoor Soccer League. For these achievements, he was inducted into the Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. (Soccer/Builder). The house on Guy Street became the hub of the soccer community for many years.

Not only did Frank leave a mark on the soccer community, but he left his children with wonderful memories and qualities. He was a hardworking man who taught his children the importance of family, loyalty, and community. He had a true sense of adventure and a genuine love of Canada as he sported his Canadian pin on his shirt when he travelled abroad.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch, 20 Seventh Street West (613-932-8482) on Thursday December 28, 2023 from 1 pm – 4 pm. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations can be made to the Seaway Valley Soccer Club. Message of condolences may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca