Viola May Martin

In the summer of 1966 at the wedding of May’s brother Howard, May met a young man by the name of Marvin Martin. A romance was kindled, and they started dating in the summer of 1967. Though they were apart for a year in ’68, they found each other once again and were married in July of 1970.

A woman of many talents, May had a wide variety of vocations. As an accomplished pianist, she guided many students through their first Royal Conservatory repertoires. In the late 80’s she became an Administrative Assistant and later stepped away from that to start a successful business with her husband Marvin. Out of that experience, she spent years mentoring, speaking, and coaching hundreds of people in the areas of business, marriage, and communication.

May led a blessed life filled with many friends and a thriving family, and is lovingly remembered by many who will cherish her memory:

Her husband of 54 years, Marvin Martin;

Children, Greg Martin, Heather Laubenstein (Scott), Colin Martin (Tawnya);

Grandchildren, June, Martin, Linnea Laubenstein;

Siblings, Douglas Barber (June), Howard Barber (Sandra), Margaret Fisher (George), John Barber (Sue).

She is predeceased by her older brother, Robert Barber (Isabel)

Services will be held at First Alliance Church (Deerfoot Location) on Friday, January 10th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to any of the following:

       FAC Care fund - www.faccalgary.com/giving ;

       Wellspring - www.wellspring.ca/ways-to-give/donate ;

       Strasbourg Bible Camp - www.strasbourgbiblecamp.ca/donate