Martin, Nellie

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Heritage House, St. Jacobs at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Willis Martin (2010). Dear mother of Beverly Martin (Gary Smith), and Janice Perrault. Devoted to her grandchildren Jamie (Bree Galan), Sonya Perrault; and step-grandma to Trent (Tammy) Smith, and Chad Smith. Great-grandma to Karlie, Ava and Remi; and Ryder. Nellie is the last surviving member of her family, having been predeceased by her siblings Mildred (Jake) Regier, Beulah (Willard) Cressman, John (Irene) Snyder, and Alice Snyder. Nellie and Willie owned and operated Elmira Purity Dairy and the Elmira Mini-Mart. Nellie did sewing for many people in Elmira and the surrounding area. She also did alterations for Town Talk and Carolyn’s dress shops. Following Nellie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends and family are invited to visit and share memories on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Memorial donations to Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging or Woolwich Community Food Bank would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home.