Richard Clarence Martin

Richard grew up in the Northwest Arm and taught sailing at the Armdale Yacht Club as a teenager. He loved all sports related to water, particularly fishing with his 3 boys and grandchildren. Richard earned a BSc in Chemistry as well as a degree in Teaching from Saint Mary’s University. Subsequently, he taught high school chemistry at Port Hawkesbury. He worked for Gulf and Petro-Canada in a management position, then became a business consultant for BDC, ACOA, and independently developed “Best Management Practices” for business. A member of the Knights of Columbus. Rick was as well known for his considerable hair as he was for his generosity and caring spirit. He was the sweetest man. Survived by his mother, Marie (Lether), wife of 42 years, Gail (Lamb); sons, Craig, Lee, and Dale Martin; brother, Glenn Martin; 3 grandchildren, Flynn (son of Craig) and Simon and Hannah (Lee’s children).

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb 8 from 2-4 pm in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., 902-455-0531. Memorial service to take place on Tuesday, February 10 at 10 am at St. John the Baptist on Purcell’s Cove Rd.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Liver foundation or the Canadian Transplant Association. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Liver and Kidney transplant ward at the VG Hospital.