Martyn Funeral Home

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

After 42 years of dedicated service to the families of North Bay and surrounding area, we would like to send a huge Congratulations to our friend and colleague, Mac Bain, on his much anticipated and well deserved retirement!
Mac has been a steady and dependable presence at Martyn Funeral Home for decades- someone families could count on, and someone we could always rely on behind the scenes. He approached his work with professionalism and care, but also had a way of keeping things light with his sense of humour when it was needed most.
Mac’s good nature, strong work ethic, and quiet dedication never went unnoticed. He leaves some very big shoes to fill, and he will be greatly missed by all of us!
Now it’s time to trade in the suits, pressed shirts, and polished shoes. No more 3 a.m. calls- just well-earned rest, relaxation, and time to enjoy life at a different pace.
Congratulations, Mac, and THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!! ❤️❤️ (Ian & Jody)

Before he officially signs off, Mac (like the hamburger) wanted to leave us with a few words:

After 42 years, the time has come for me to step away from Martyn Funeral Home and begin a new chapter in retirement.

It is difficult to put into words what these years have meant to me. I want to sincerely thank the Martyn family for their patience, mentorship, friendship, and for trusting me to serve families in my own way, even allowing me to use a little humour when it was needed most. That trust shaped the funeral director and the person I became.

To my colleagues, past and present, thank you for your mentorship, teamwork, and unwavering support over the decades. I was fortunate to work alongside people who cared deeply about this profession and about one another.

To my many contacts and professional connections in North Bay and across the province, thank you. Your cooperation, guidance, and support made it easier for me to help families, and I deeply appreciate it.

Most importantly, I want to thank the thousands of families who allowed me to walk beside them during some of life’s most difficult moments. It has been a true privilege to serve you. I hope that, in some small way, I was able to bring comfort, guidance, and perhaps even a moment of peace when it was needed.

And to my family, thank you for your patience and understanding through the many missed or interrupted meals, celebrations, holidays, and private moments that come with a life in funeral service. Your support made it possible for me to serve others, and I am forever grateful.

Funeral service has never just been a career to me; it has been an honour.

With gratitude, Mac

04/19/2026

Now Hiring: On-Call Removal Team Member

Northern Removal Service is looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join their removal team on an on-call basis. This role involves assisting with removals from hospitals, nursing homes, private residences, the crematorium, and coroner’s calls.

Requirements:

Must live locally (North Bay and surrounding area)

Physically able to lift and carry - sometimes with a partner, sometimes solo

Available for on-call hours (including evenings, nights, and weekends)

Respectful, professional, and able to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion

Comfortable working in sensitive situations and providing dignified care

This is an important and meaningful role, providing essential service and support to families in their time of need.

📞 If you are interested, please contact Claudette & Gord Fricker at 705-494-8344, or send your resume to: cfricker@bell.net.

04/18/2026

Do you have questions about prearranged funerals? Please feel free to call us (705) 472-8810 or send a message here. We’re here for you!

04/05/2026

Wishing you a Happy Easter! 🌷🐣

03/11/2026

We have a day! 🤗⚰️⚱️
Couldn't be more proud of our staff- past and present. ❤️

03/10/2026

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03/03/2026

We have some very special news to share from our Martyn Funeral Home family! 🩷
Please join us in congratulating our Funeral Director Morgan and her partner Drew on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Wren Claire Wallace!
Wren was born on February 14th and weighed 8 lbs — the sweetest little Valentine! 💕
We couldn’t be happier for them as they begin this wonderful new chapter. Wishing Morgan, Drew, and little Wren a lifetime filled with love and happiness.
Welcome to the world, Wren! 🩷

02/13/2026

As we head into the Family Day weekend, Ian and I would like to wish everyone a happy, safe, and meaningful time with those you love most.
Please note that our office will be closed on Monday to allow our staff the opportunity to spend time with their families.
As always, we remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance if needed.
Wishing you a warm and restful Family Day weekend from our family to yours!

02/06/2026

The Bereaved Parents Peer Support Group offers a safe and compassionate space for parents to connect with others who understand the experience of loss. This peer-led group provides an opportunity to share, honour a child’s memory, and reduce the isolation that often accompanies grief.

Sessions take place the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Jack Garland/North Bay Airport Boardroom. The group is free of charge. Registration is recommended (please contact Mike Schoen: schoenfamily@aol.com | 705-752-4412)

Please share with anyone who may benefit from this supportive space.
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Le groupe de soutien par les pairs pour les parents endeuillés offre un espace sûr et compatissant où les parents peuvent entrer en contact avec d'autres personnes qui comprennent ce qu'est le deuil. Ce groupe animé par des pairs permet de partager, d'honorer la mémoire d'un enfant et de réduire l'isolement qui accompagne souvent le deuil.

Les rencontres ont lieu le deuxième mardi de chaque mois à 18 h 30 dans la salle de conférence Jack Garland/North Bay Airport. Le groupe est gratuit. Il est recommandé de s'inscrire (veuillez contacter Mike Schoen : schoenfamily@aol.com | 705-752-4412).

N'hésitez pas à partager cette information avec toute personne qui pourrait bénéficier de cet espace de soutien.

01/23/2026

View Darwin Willard "Spike" Leach's complete obituary, share memories, and explore heartfelt tribute posts from the community.

01/23/2026

I’ll Never Stop Taking “Too Many” Photos

A photograph is like hitting pause on life—a way to hold onto a moment we want to cherish and revisit anytime we need to.

I’ve had a camera in my hand for as long as I can remember. First it was the little disposable ones, then the fancy digital cameras in the ’90s, and now it’s our cell phones, with 47,000 photos and occasional warnings about full storage.

And naturally, along with all those photos come the comments from friends and family:

“Are you seriously taking another picture?”

“You’re obsessed with photos.”

“How many do you even have on there?”

And the classic, “Just be in the moment.”

But here’s the thing—for some of us, taking pictures isn’t just a picture. It’s part of who we are. Those photos tell the story of our lives…where we’ve been, who we love, what matters most.

Honestly, pictures are kind of my love language. Sometimes I can’t find the right words to say how much I treasure a person or a moment, but snapping that picture says it for me: “This mattered. You matter. I don’t ever want to forget this.”
And maybe it’s because I feel things so deeply, but photos are how I hold on when life is flying by. My camera is like a little safety net against time, keeping pieces of life I don’t ever want to lose and letting me re-visit whenever I want.

(Her View From Home)