Obituary of Jody Martin
After a courageous battle with cancer, Jody Martin, aged 53 of Teeswater, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, June 20th, 2025.
Jody is survived by his loving wife, Heather Collins and his children Alex Martin and Reece Martin, who thought the world of their dad. Fun and loving Papa of Adalyn Davidson. Fondly remembered by Kaylee VanAarsen.
Born in Walkerton on May 19th, 1972 to Earl and Janette Martin. Jody is the cherished son of Janette Martin of Wingham, and brother to Stacey Rubick of Goderich and Kelly and Mike Durrer of Mildmay.
Missed by Heather’s family, Murray and Debbie Collins, Tom and Cecilia Collins, Kevin and Jodie Collins, Matt and Sarah Collins; Wayne and Dianne Johnston, Krissy Bell and Frank McKenzie. The extended Martin, Davidson, Johnston, Collins, and Elliott families.
Always the “fun uncle”, to his nieces and nephews, Blair and Alana Rubick (Harper and Marlee); Justin Rubick (Aubrey); Nicole Rubick and Daniel Heimpel; Kyle, Michaela and Kaiden Durrer; Makenna, Jade and Emory Collins; Kaiden, Ava and Kohen Collins; Zach and Zoey Collins; Tyler, Damen, Lucas and Samantha Roobroek.
Predeceased by his father Earl (2013), whom he missed dearly; his grandparents, Mac and Charlotte Davidson and Marty and Helen Martin, nephew John Rubick (1989) and Janette’s partner Bob Thompson (2024).
Jody was a well-respected member of The Heat and Frost Insulators Local 95 union. He thoroughly enjoyed his career and made many friendships over the years.
Always up for an adventure, Jody loved fishing, travelling and spending time at the cottage in Point Clark. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and co-workers.
Our family wishes to thank the Wingham Oncology Department and the Veerspeeten Family Cancer Center in London for the excellent care shown to Jody over the last two years and more recently to Vicky and Landa with VON and Dr. Susan Horsfall for their care while Jody finished his journey at home. To all of our family and friends, thank you for the tremendous support you’ve shown our family, we will never be able to truly show our appreciation.
Following Jody’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A time to reminisce, celebrate and honour his life will be held at the home of Kevin and Jodie Collins (24 Railway Street, Teeswater) on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m., with remembrances shared at 2 p.m.
Please wear a funny t-shirt in honour of Jody!
Final resting place Culross-Teeswater Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Wingham Oncology Department or South Bruce Minor Hockey would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and can be arranged through the funeral home.
