Eleanore passed away peacefully at age 78 on September 30, 2023. She was born August 14, 1945 in Grace Hospital, Vancouver, BC. Predeceased by her father Spencer, step-mother Helen Davies and mother Elta Seward. Survived by husband Richard, son Cameron (Judy), daughter Karen, brothers John Davies, Bradley Davies (Debbie), David Seward and step-brother, Roger Wilde (Denise), Mary Goldberg (Tim), as well as her sister Laurie Martin and grandchildren.
Eleanore worked in the lab at Royal Jubilee Hospital Pathology Department for 35 years. Thank you to the doctors and nurses on 3rd Floor South at RJH for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the SPCA or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Tracy Green (Cordick)
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Karen Martin I remember you Jean and your dogs (Dobermans) that I was always afraid of. Thank you for your kind words.
Although my mom and I had a distance in our relationship for a while, I had kept in touch with her and had always sent cards or called on special occasions. I can only imagine the heartache my dad is feeling without her after 50 years, and all I ask is that everyone prays for him to be able to heal through this difficult first year that he’ll be going through. It’s hard to have a year full of firsts after a spouse passes away. I know, because my spouse also passed away two and a half years ago. I was not with my spouse for as long as my parent’s were together, so I just wish for everyone to send him strength and love and healing prayers,so that he may one day be able to smile and enjoy the rest of his time on this earth. Knowing that he is the best husband, father and man that came into our life and he’s appreciated more than he could ever imagine. Thanks for everything dad. I love you. ❤️
I loved you mom, and I miss you terribly. I hope you’re pain free and as the song lyrics go, “I hope you’re dancing in the sky….”
Love always,
Karen Martin XoxoX
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Jean Wood Our sympathies to Marty, Cam and Karen. Both Martin and I worked with Eleanore at the RJH laboratory for many years and she and I maintained our friendship, sharing many laughs, after my leaving in 1979. We used to go to lunch together while at work and it always amazed me that she could eat anything and not gain weight. We both loved the jelly doughnuts at EMI but my metabolism just never worked the same way! Martin considered her a truly excellent medical transcriber. She was very proud of her kids, shared photos and missed them when they went away. We hadn’t been in touch for probably 15 years but I have thought of her often. She was a lovely person and I’m sure will be missed by all her family. We are glad we got to know her.
Jean (nee Weir) and Martin Wood
Condolences from Vicki and myself.
Now what I know of Mrs Martin, she was tender hearted, compassionate, kind and helpful. My sister can’t stop telling her story. I found a dime and thought I would give Vicki a ride on one of those dumb cars in Hillside Mall. Vicki is physically challenged and I was trying to hold her straight as I was walking around the car. Vicki fell sideways and hit her head on a little piece of metal that was a pin for the steering wheel. She was bleeding from her head and alls people could do is stand there watching here bleed and me crying and yelling for help. Well from no where Mrs Martin came through the crowd and calmed me down while attending to Vicki. We then went to the first aid room and they called an ambulance, scared me even more I thought I was dead when I told my mom Mrs Martin did her magic calmed me down again and walked me home and told my mom the whole story. Vicki was fine and I didn’t die thanks to Mrs Martin. She was in her scrubs and just had her hair done. Funny story is that when we went back to school on Monday Karen and I had the same story it hit us about the same time that it was her mom that helped my sister. I didn’t get to know Mrs Martin that well but she made a huge impact to the way I look at the world. Didn’t even know us but was the first to step in and help. Thank you Martin’s for sharing such a wonderful lady. She will be missed. Blessing to you all