Glenn Marvin Martin

December 24, 1925 – April 8, 2015

Glenn M. Martin passed away peacefully on April 8, 2015 in Kamloops, B.C. surrounded by his family. He was born on December 24, 1925 in Ottawa Ontario to Charles and Myrtle Sternberg. Glenn attended elementary and high schools in Ottawa, and in 1949 graduated with the degree of M.D,C.M. from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He undertook residency training in Kingston where he met Mary Charles. Mary and Glenn were married on April 19, 1949. Glenn received his specialist qualification in General Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 1954. Together, Glenn and Mary raised six children, living in Kingston, Ottawa, Saskatoon and Edmonton before they settled in Kamloops in 1957. Glenn was the chief pathologist at Royal Inland Hospital until his retirement. He also founded Inland Laboratories in Kamloops. He provided leadership and training in Medical Laboratory Science organizing the first accredited program for Medical Laboratory Technologists outside of the lower mainland. He was awarded Honorary Affiliate membership in the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists. He organized the annual Medical Laboratory Post-Grad education conferences which ran for many years and drew participants from across Western Canada to Kamloops. He was a School District #24 Trustee for 10 years.

Glenn especially enjoyed playing the organ and spending time with his family at Shuswap Lake. He was particularly known for the many contributions he made to the community and the many friendships he formed in the course of his service.

He was a charter member of Kamloops Daybreak Rotary, serving as President from 1986–1987. He was District 5060 Governor from 1992-1993. He was a mentor to all members who joined the club, and he instituted “no head table” for club meetings. He was a Paul Harris Fellow and an honorary lifetime member of the club.

Glenn was a strong supporter of groups such as the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, the Kamloops Art Gallery, Western Canada Theatre Company, the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and the Kamloops Foundation. He was a regular at the Kamloops Symphony concerts and Kamloops Blazers’ hockey games.

Glenn was a proud member of Masonic order for over 55 years. He was Worshipful Master for Mount Saint Paul Lodge #109 as well as the Lodge of Perfection and served as Grand Organist for the Grand Lodge of B.C. in 1988. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and held many offices including Thrice Puissant Grand Master (Valley of Vernon Lodge) and Sovereign Grand Commander from 1997 to 2000. He was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star (Adah Chapter #16) for 41 years where his offices included service as Worthy Grand Patron in 1992 - 1993. Glenn was a Member of Honour of Job’s Daughters Bethel #47 where he served as Associate Bethel Guardian for many years.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife Mary and their children, Linda (Alex) Boronowski of North Vancouver BC, Nancy Kuchenthal of North Vancouver BC, Alan (Sharon) Martin of Calgary AB, Janet Grant of Kamloops BC, Glenn (Lynda) Martin of Oyama BC , Anne Mitchell of Kamloops BC and numerous grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 16th, 1 PM at Kamloops United Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Glenn’s name to a charity of personal choice.