Martin, François

(1947-2016) – François passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday January 23, 2016 at the age of 68 yrs. He was the beloved husband of 43 yrs to Jeannine (nee Gaudreault). Dear father of Pierre (Yusemi), Denis (Crystal) and Nathalie (Mike Koehler). He will be fondly remembered by his 7 grandchildren: Alixzandre, Xavier, Gilbert, Jazamine, Geneviève, Thomas and Frederic. He was the loving brother of Paul-Bernard (Carol), Marie Boell, Antonine, Marcelle (Rhéal Beaulieu), Cécile (Bill Riseborough), Louis (Annette), Hélène (David Page), Marc (Céline) and Charles (Judie). He was predeceased by his parents André & Simone Martin and his sisters Jocelyne and Maria. The family will be receiving friends at HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES on Monday January 25th, 2016 from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Vincent de Paul on Tuesday January 26th at 11am. Donations in memory of François to the Alzheimer Society or Paroisse St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated by his family. Online condolences can be made at www.hillsidefuneral.ca.