Obituary of Charlotte Martens

MARTENS (SPINDLER), Charlotte (Nee Schumann) BA - Economics, Literature and Political Science Founder and Past President of the Canadian Debt Reduction Fund; Past Director of the German-Canadian Business Association-Political activist to preserve Canadian Traditional Values It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Charlotte Martens of Carleton Place. A long-time resident of Arnprior, she will be laid to rest in Matawatchan, Ontario, beside her beloved husband Connie (Cornelius) Martens. She will be remembered for her independent spirit and her giving nature. Left to mourn are her children: Gerda (Kish), Sabine (Alex), Angelika (Pat), John and Margaret. She also leaves behind her sister Liesel (Lenard) of Kingston, Ontario and her brother Richard Schumann of Ratekau, Germany. Our deepest thanks to the many health professionals involved in our mother's care, especially Dr. Willis Gordon of Arnprior Hospital and Dr. Lacroix of Ottawa. She was able to lead an independent life right up to the end. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, September 20th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, September 21st from 9:30 until 10:15. A Funeral Service will be conducted in Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 116 Baskin Drive West, Arnprior on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Pastor Clark Young to officiate. A reception will follow. Interment will take place at Matawatchan later in the day. In memory of Charlotte, a donation to The Ottawa University Heart Institute would be appreciated by her family.