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The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of Hugh John "Jack" Martin OLS #948 On September 23rd, Hugh John “Jack” Martin, aged 90 of Ottawa, passed away peacefully. At the end of a wonderful life, he was comforted by his family and loving wife Shirley. Jack was born in Rathfriland, Northern Ireland. At age 20 he immigrated to Canada to start a new adventure. It was there he began a love affair of over 65 years with Shirley, another immigrant from County Down Northern Ireland, and the love of his life. After receiving his Ontario Land Surveyor designation while working for CN rail, Jack held numerous senior and partnership positions in the Ottawa Land Surveying community including Surveyor for Carleton County, partner at Farley, Martin and Associates Ltd., and founder of HJ Martin Surveying. He was a significant contributor to Ottawa’s development community and urban growth through the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. Jack loved his cottage, golf with friends, travel, history, reading and enjoying time with his children, grandchildren and great granddaughter. His humour, wit, stories, guidance, and Irish charm will be missed. “May you live as long as you want to and want to as long as you live” He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Shirley (Cowden), his children; Kerry Kaminski (Jan), Patricia Sahuri (Tim), Stephen Martin (Jennifer), the late Kevin Martin (Ranjana), grandchildren Dana (Photis), Michael, Braden, Reid, Adam, Brett, Hannah, Jack (Abbey), Will, Naiya and his great granddaughter Mia. Many thanks to Dr. McDonald and the entire staff at Viva Residence in Barrhaven for their exceptional care and compassion. Jack’s life will be celebrated with a private family service. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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February 2024
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