Joan (Begley) Martin

Joan (Begley) Martin

June 19, 1936 – September 15, 2026

MARTIN, Joan (Begley): At Hospice Peterborough with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 90 years of age. Joan, dear wife of the late Jack (d. 2019) for 63 years. She was a happy stay-at-home mom for John (Gail O’Brien); Anne Harder (Ralph), Rick (Tina Bautista); Pat (Tracy Sutton); Dan (Heather Holland). Grannie to Jackie Martin; Christine Gallo (Loui), Janet Martin; Johnny Martin (Kayla); Jen May, Justin Harder (Kristine), Lesley Harder, Therese and Melissa Martin, Brooke and Joe Martin, Clayton and Cole Martin and Great Grannie to Justin, Loui and Maggie Gallo, Jake and Vince Martin-Hollowaty; Jack and Toby Martin; Sam, Keegan and Nick May; Theo and Evie Harder; Cyler, Corbin, and Cienna Martin. Joan enjoyed teaching power skating and was excited for the Women’s Pro Hockey League.

She Co-Chaired the All Ontario Tournament of Hearts ’97, and was Past President of the Ladies Section of the Peterborough Curling Club. She treasured her neighbours and friends from curling; volunteering for Canadian Blood Services; former Church and Liftlock Atom Tournament (Frank Lustic Award with Jack) and new friends from Activity Haven.

Predeceased by her parents John and Fannie (Doris) Begley and 3 infant sisters.

She was always grateful for the love and acceptance in the extended Martin family since joining the newly formed Peterborough figure Skating Club.

Visitation at Highland Park Funeral Centre on Tuesday, September 22nd from 2:00 to 4:00 & 7:00-9:00pm. Funeral Mass at St. Anne’s Church on Wednesday, September 23rd at 11:00am with reception to follow in the Parish Hall.  Cremation and Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery at a later date. 

If desired donations to Hospice Peterborough or a charity of choice would be appreciated by her family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com