January 9, 1917-April 3, 2014
Charlotte Martin passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, at Cumberland Lodge from natural causes at the age of 97.
Charlotte was born in the small farming community of New Boston, Illinois to Jay and Mattie Martin, and was the eldest and shortest of their four children. She was a true farm girl, and carried her love of gardening throughout her long life.
In 1939 Charlotte married the love of her life, James Frederick Martin. They made their home in Rock Island, Illinois, where they had four children. Charlotte worked several decades for Sears until her retirement.
Charlotte Martin was preceded in death by her parents, by her brothers Rous and Harold Martin, and by her husband James in 1963. She worked hard to support and care for her four children after his untimely death.
Charlotte is survived by her sister Nona Grimes of Moline, Illinois, sons Mike (Sylvia) of Rock Island, Illinois, Gary of Carbondale, Illinois, Greg (Astrid) of Queen Charlotte, BC and daughter Joline (Chris) of Courtenay, BC. She has six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In her later years Charlotte moved from the U.S. to Haida Gwaii so as to be closer to her children and her grandsons. She resided for many years in the Queen Charlotte Heritage House for Seniors. In late 2006, Charlotte moved to the Cumberland Lodge where she received specialized care from the dedicated team.
The Martin family wishes to thank the Q.C Heritage Housing Society and staff at Cumberland Lodge for their loving care and consideration of our dear mother.