







Since shortly after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2001, he and his life partner, Karen, have been retired and making the most of their lives - summers spent at their condo in Oakville and wintering in Florida (where Karen's dad lives).
He was well enough to make the trip to Goderich this summer to see my brother, Jeremy wed his now-wife, Mary. It was a beautiful day.
The change from then until Thanksgiving was pretty dramatic, but I thank God he we were all together at Thanksgiving. All the cousins were there. All the aunts. All the uncles. Every single one of us was well enough to make it that day. No colds. No flus. No stomach bugs. Thank you for small blessings. Those are things that are truly important. Here is a picture of us together just two short weeks ago.
I am happy that Marty will be at peace now. I am sad for all of us left behind.
Your light touched everyone that came in contact with you, Uncle Marty. My life was made better. Thank you for that.

2 comments:
A beautiful and touching tribute. You don't know me, but I played with your uncle in The Oriental Mod Squad. I also was the designated driver for the bridesmaids in your Mom's wedding when we played in Goderich. I met your uncle for the first time in 1968 and he did change my life and made it better for me too.
Michael Kuno
Thanks for commenting, Michael. I'm sure "Jimmy" would appreciate it as well.
I spoke with Lanny and he sent a couple recordings of Marty singing with your group. Sounded amazing.
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