Obituary of Martin Henry John Litke
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Martin Henry John Litke on December 5, 2023 at the St. Catharines Hospital at the age of 69. Loving husband of Yvonne Litke for 53 years. Proud father of Carrie Lynn, Claire (Chris), Yolanda, Neil and Jordan. Proud papa of Ireland, Kaley, Cody, Kristen, Brooklyn, Adryen, Kylii, Bella and Charlii. Great grandfather to Kaidyn & Charlotte.
Born on June 12th, 1954 to parents Henry and Claire in the city of St. Catharines, Martin graduated from Kernahan Park and started his career at General Motors in 1976, retiring in 2009. He was always a hard worker who liked to keep busy and lend a helping hand who could make or fix anything. He joined the building maintenance team at Lookout Point Country Club in 2015 and was forced to retire in 2023 due to illness. He will be remembered as the Jack of All Trades who was willing to help anyone. Martin will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his Father-in-Law, Signar Emilson, Brother-in-Law Dana (Jackie) Emilson, Sisters-in-Law Diane Emilson & Charlene Filiatreault, Nephew James (Terri) Lawrie and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by his parents Henry Litke (1986) & Claire Joubert (1973), Step-parents Yvon (1995), Anne-Marie (1975) and Mille (1996), Sister Sharon (2020), Grandson Dustyn (2000), Mother-in-law Catherine (2019) and Brother-in-law Ken (2005).
We wish to extend special thanks to Dr. R. Maida for the 2 and a half years of great care for Marty, Dr. R. Mackett and all the staff at the St Catharines Hospital for their support and care.
In keeping with Marty’s wishes, funeral arrangements have been entrusted with the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines. The family welcomes family and friends for a time of visitation on Sunday, December 10th 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00PM with prayers at 3:00PM and 7:00 – 9:00PM in the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 11th 2023 at St. Alfred’s Church, 272 Vine St., St. Catharines at 11:00AM with burial to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Walker Cancer Center or Diabetes Canada in memory of Marty.
For those wishing to view Martin's Funeral Mass via livestream, please click the following link: Livestream Link