THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
COMRADE JEAN MARTEL
THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
COMRADE JEAN MARTEL
71, of Kingston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 8, 2009, with his loving family by his side. Born in Quebec City, Que., he was the son of the late Roland and Rita (Blouin) Martel. Jean served with the Canadian Armed Forces for 21 yrs, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 12 years, worked at Acadia University as U-Hall driver for five years and served with the Corps Commissionaire before retiring. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston Branch No. 98 where, for period, served as Sergeant of Arms. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, horseshoes, pool, darts, and fishing. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Alice West, Lake Paul; daughters, Deborah (Denis) Vermette, Lake Paul; Brenda (Daton) Johnson, Shubenacadie; Ingrid Martel, Toronto; grandchildren, Lynn, Tammy, Brett, Sarah, Nicholas and Brittany; great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Shelby, Kolton, Braylene, Damien and Josie; sister, Celine Martel-Huard (Jean), Quebec City, Que. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by daughter, Lisa; grandsons, Paul and Joshua. By Jean's request, cremation has taken place. A legion tribute will be held 2 p.m. Monday, January 12, in the Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston Branch No. 98. Private family graveside service will be held at a later date in North Kingston Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, VON Annapolis Valley Branch or Kingston Legion Poppy Fund. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com