Obituary of Valerie Joyce Martin

Surrounded by her family, the death of Valerie Joyce Martin, wife of Ron Martin occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a long battle against cancer. Born in Digby, NS on May 22, 1949, she was a daughter of Hazel (Whitehead) and the late Donald VanTassel. Valerie was employed with the General Hospital working at the Lab for several years and then the volunteer services at the Saint John Regional Hospital until retirement. She loved to organize events, including the Teddy Bear Fair and Volunteer Recognition Night. In her younger years she was an avid bowler. She was a great hockey mom and enjoyed collecting crystal dishes. She was a member of the Red Hatters Society, as well as a big Seadog and Blue Jays fan. Besides her loving husband, Valerie is survived by her son Paul (Marie-Pier) of Moncton, NB, brother Greg VanTassel(Dale) of Public Landing, NB, and sister Nancy Cormier (Rick) of Martinon, NB, as well as several nieces and nephews. A special thanks the oncology team at the Regional Hospital as well as the nurses in 5CN for the excellent care that she received. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan's Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Rd, Saint John, NB (506) 634-7424. At Valerie’s request there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home Chapel, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John, NB (634-7425) on Friday November 23 at 11AM. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Saint John Regional Hospital-Volunteer Services.