MARTENS: Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 30, 2022, Anne Maria (Kester) Martens of Exeter, formerly of Carleton Place and Crediton, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Gerardus Martens (2013). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Harriet and Rick Soudant of Carleton Place, Joe and Marilyn Martens of Pittsburgh, Mary “Frunce” and Dave Flynn of Waterloo, and Dan and Julie Martens of Woodstock. Cherished Oma of Lindsay, Kelly (Taylor), Matt, Owen, Reese, Scott, Emily, Justin, Grayden, Travis, and Luke.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mary Kester of Dashwood, Marius and Ria Martens of London; and Ina Kester, Joop and Ria Kester, Tineke Kester, Nettie Kester, Corrie Kester, Thea and Peter van der Drift, Ad and Adrienne Kester, and Gerard Kester and Inge Berendsen, all in Holland. Anne will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and their families.
Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mathilda Kester, sisters Leny Martens and Tillie Van Leeuwen, and brothers Jan, Adrian, Leo, Kees, Tom, and Nico, and brothers- and sisters-in-law Annie and Koos van der Knaap, Martin and Lil Martens, Jerry Van Leeuwen, Johan and Miet Martens, Marinus and Truus Martens, Zuster Evarista Johanna Martens, Wim Martens, Jan Martens, Francina “Sien” and Tom Smits, Tony and Martha Martens, and Marietje and Jan Guns.
Anne farmed with Arnold in Crediton for 43 years and then enjoyed 20 years of retirement in Carleton Place and Exeter, and loved her winters in Lake Wales, Florida. She was very social and enjoyed playing cards and other games with family and friends. She was known for her green thumb and beautiful sunflowers, fun spirit, kindness, and generosity. You can honour her memory by doing a kind deed or by making a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.
At Anne’s request, cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Mount Carmel on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 1 pm. The Rev. Fr. Tony Laforet Celebrant. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.
For those that were unable to attend the service for Anne, it was recorded and you can view it now by clicking the link https://youtu.be/18PvU9L8SbA
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Brian and Ruth Westelaken
Harriet, Joe, Frunce and Dan and Families,
It is with fond memories of your Mom that we wish you our sincerest condolences in her passing. She was truly a great woman and her spirit lives on in each of you!
God Bless,
Brian and Ruth
Brian & Lynda Sanders
So sorry to hear of Annie passing Going to miss her across the street from us Our thoughts & prayers are with you all
Martin. &. Lia. Vandenberk
Our. Condolences goes out to the Families of. Anne. Martens ! We have known. Anne from here at Mt. Carmel. and. Saddlebag. Florida
Martin. and. Lia. Vandenberk. Grand. Bend
Karen Dickins
My deepest condolences to Anne’s family.
Pat O'Rourke
Our thoughts and condolences to your family.
Pat O’Rourke
Milt and Barb
Harriet, Joe, Mary, Dan and Families,
We were sorry to read of your Mother’s passing. She was a great person; we enjoyed you guys as neighbours years ago. You will truly miss your Mom, and Grandma. May your many memories be comforting to you now and always.
Our sincere condolences to each of you.
Love and prayers,
Milt & Barb Dietrich and Family
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest sympathy from here in Florida. We will miss Anne both as a neighbour at home in Parkbridge and also at Lake Wales, Florida during our winter holidays. Fond memories for ever.
Lynda Denham
Deepest Sympathies