Avis de décès

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mr. James “Jimmy” R. Martin of Kahnawake on the 14^th of October 2026 at the age of 89 years old.

He was an accomplished iron worker working on many bridges and the Twin Towers in New-York, as well as Expo 67. He was a member of union 711 and a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch 219.

He is predeceased by all his brothers and sisters as well as his son Ronald Martin and his granddaughter Megan Martin-England.

He is survived by his children Cindy (James), Karen (Dino), Steven (Sharon), Kim and Mary-Ann (Bart), his grandchildren Savannah, Damian, Justin, Chad, Meadow and Lucas, his great-grandchildren Destiny, Slade, Twylah and Hudson, his many nieces and nephews as well as many other relatives and friends.

He was entrusted to Poissant and Deer funeral home

Old Malone Road, Kahnawake

450 632-1515

Visitation will start on Sunday October 18^th at 1:00 p.m. until Tuesday October 20^th, at which point a service will take place at the Saint-Francis-Xavier mission. The burial will follow at the Kateri Cemetery.

The family wants to thank the staff of Kateri Memorial Hospital for going above and beyond in providing the best care in these last years.