Leslee Patricia Martin
Posted Jul 18, 2022 | 3:24 PM by PattFH
1942 ~ Leslee Martin ~ 2022
Leslee Patricia Martin of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the age of 79 years, beloved wife of the late Derek H. Martin. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Gregg (Kathy) Martin, Derek (Kathy) Martin, Shawn Martin (Tracie Lutz), and Cindy Martin; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Dexter, Casey, Lauren (Matt) and their children Rhyden & Madden, Hayden, Austin, Colton, Alexis, Christina C. and her son Jayden and Lauren C; as well as her brother, Ron (Ina) Watson and their family. Leslee was born in Lethbridge on August 31, 1942 to Fred and Kaye Watson, she grew up in Lethbridge. Following schooling she began working in the bank as a teller. In April of 1976 she and her husband Derek H. Martin relocated their family to Medicine Hat when they took over ownership of the Pattison Funeral Home ltd. which their family still proudly operate today. Leslee truly made Medicine Hat her home, she was involved in many community groups and societies including Beta Sigma Phi, Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce (where she served as President), Medicine Hat Community Foundation and Board of Fifth Ave. Church, among others.
When her sons took over operations of Pattison Funeral Home in 1987, Leslee began a second career as a decorator. She owned and operated Artistic Interiors successfully for many years before retiring fully in the late 90’s. During her retirement Leslee enjoyed travelling, especially time away in Hawaii, continuing her community involvement and in the past several years, her beloved dog Tiggy. Those who wish to pay their respects and visit with the family may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Saturday July 23, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. . The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the Youtube page for future viewing. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Leslee with a donation, may do so to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1) or the Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta (Rm # 104, 430 6 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 2S8). To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
- Date : 2022-07-16
- Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta