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Margaret Martin

Name: Visitation
Start: 07/18/2023 10:00 AM
End: 07/18/2023 12:00 PM
Location: Mortensen Funeral Home

June 8, 1935 — July 13, 2023

Charlevoix

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Visitation

St. Mary Catholic Church (Charlevoix)

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Rosary

St. Mary Catholic Church (Charlevoix)

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

10:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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Mass

St. Mary Catholic Church (Charlevoix)

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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Margaret Martin

Margaret Julia (Hynes) Martin, age 88, passed away from cancer on July 13.

Margaret was known for her deep faith, active participation in St. Mary’s Parish and her daily walks prior to her loss of agility. Her Irish wit and authenticity were admired by close friends and family.

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 8, 1935, Margaret was the youngest of five sisters raised by her mother, Anastasia, and her father, Edward, until his passing when Margaret was 11. She recalled taking the bus to the downtown public library as a fond childhood memory. As a young adult, she earned a nursing degree from Mercy Central School of Nursing. She applied her skills in later years in psychiatric and hospice care.

In 1969, Margaret and her husband Richard relocated to Charlevoix where they built a home within view of Lake Charlevoix. She enjoyed skiing and tennis in the early years in northern Michigan, and travel with Richard to tropical destinations and abroad.

Margaret was preceded in death by Richard, her mother and father, and her four sisters, Catherine, Jane, Mary Ann and Bernadette. She is survived by her three children, Michael (Ryan), Anastasia (Michael) and Sharon (Kris), as well as four grandchildren, Julia, Jared, Alexandra and Makayla. She is also survived by her sister-in-law and childhood friend, Rosemary, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to share their appreciation for the hospice care provided by the nurses and medical technicians of AdvisaCare since Margaret’s February cancer diagnosis.

Visitation is at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, followed by Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Parish in Charlevoix. Luncheon at the church follows the service.

In lieu of flowers and in her memory, donations may be made to St. Mary’s School teachers’ fund, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, or Capuchin Soup Kitchen of Detroit.

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

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