Martyn Funeral Home, 464 Wyld Street, North Bay, ON (2025)

12/23/2025

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Today, there was a funeral. People cried. Tissues were crumpled and left on the tables. Flower petals fell to the floor. Now, the cleaning staff is making things tidy for the family who will be here tomorrow.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Someone in our town died away from home, the funeral director is traveling many miles to bring him home and into the funeral home’s care. The light is on in anticipation of her safe return.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Hospice called. The teacher who taught the funeral director -- and you -- in the third grade isn’t expected to make it through the night. He’s catching up on paperwork while he keeps vigil. Soon he’ll be called to the home and it will be his turn to take care of the teacher.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

There are computer problems. The video tribute file a family sent won’t work. We’re staying late to make it right for their service.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

It was a busy day today and we still need to notify Social Security and the Veteran’s Administration of a death.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

There’s been a terrible accident. We’re doing our best to make a loved one presentable so that they can say goodbye with dignity.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

The obituary a family gave us for their father is full of misspellings. We need to correct them and get it to the paper.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

We’re reviewing all of the details for tomorrow’s service. When will the celebrant arrive? Do we have drivers for the cars? Who will be the pallbearers?

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

We’re checking tomorrow’s weather in case we need the umbrellas.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

The light is on because your neighbour, the funeral director, is pacing the floor. She can’t sleep. Tomorrow, she will oversee another service.

-Author Unknown
(Shared from Dignity Memorial)

12/20/2025

It's okay! ❤️🎄

12/15/2025

Seems reasonable. 🎄

12/14/2025

This day is about honouring and remembering the children that have died. Light a candle at 7 p.m. tonight, and say their name. ♥️✨️♥️

12/13/2025

Just a reminder to our MATTAWA followers- you can stop by Martyn & Sloan "Mattawa Chapel" TOMORROW (Sunday, December 14th) between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. if you would like a Memorial Christmas Ornament.

✨️We ask for a donation to either Nipissing Serenity Hospice or The Mattawa Food Bank. 🎄✨️

12/12/2025

Just a reminder that we have beautiful memorial Christmas Ornaments available!
We ask for a donation to either Nipissing Serenity Hospice, or the North Bay Food Bank. (Food donations accepted in lieu of money)

12/11/2025

“When Christmas Finds You Anyway”
(A poem for anyone going through something this year)

Some years,
Christmas doesn’t look the way you pictured.
The house is quieter,
the table feels smaller,
and life has written chapters
you never meant to read.

But somehow…
Christmas finds you anyway.

It slips in through the soft glow of the tree,
through the smell of something warm in the oven,
through a memory that catches you off guard
and makes your eyes fill with tears.

It finds you in the people who stayed,
in the strength you didn’t know you had,
in the way your heart keeps learning
how to break
and still stay open.

It finds you in the simple things—
a mug in your hands,
a blanket over your knees,
a song you haven’t heard in years
that somehow knows your whole story.

Because Christmas isn’t always loud
or glittery
or full.

Sometimes it’s gentle.
Sometimes it’s healing.
Sometimes it’s a light
that shows up right when you needed reminding
that you’re not walking this season alone.

So if this year looks different…
If you’re grieving,
or rebuilding,
or learning how to begin again—
I hope Christmas finds you anyway.

And I hope it brings peace
to the places that still hurt,
and warmth
to the places that feel cold.

12/09/2025

We are saddened to share that our funeral director, Mac Bain, and his wife Debbie have experienced the sudden loss of their daughter, Jamie Lynn.
Please keep their family in your thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.

DAVIES, Jamie Lynn

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jamie Lynn Davies announce her sudden passing on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, in North Bay, Ontario.

Jamie was the loving mother of Malikai, Mia, and Taiya, who were the light of her life. She was the cherished daughter of Debbie Bain (Mac) and Jim Davies, and the dearly loved granddaughter of Sandra Minor (Larry St. Pierre) and Jim and Gladys Davies. She will be deeply missed by her sister Tegan Baker-Smith (Alex) and their children, as well as by her many aunts and her uncle.

Jamie will be fondly remembered for her big heart, her love of food, and the deep devotion she had for her children. She faced personal struggles with courage and resilience, and those who loved her will remember her for far more than the challenges she carried.

A gathering to honour and celebrate Jamie’s life will be held at the Martyn Funeral Home on Saturday, December 13th, from 1:00–3:00 p.m.

If desired, donations to JDRF (the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation would be appreciated by her family.

Online condolences may be offered at www.martynfh.com

12/08/2025

To honour the North Bay, Mattawa & area families we’ve cared for this past year, we’re offering Memorial Christmas Ornaments once again! 🎄

✨️These ornaments are also available to the general public! ✨️

For North Bay families, donations (per ornament) will support Nipissing Serenity Hospice or the North Bay Food Bank — and we’re also gratefully accepting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank.

For our Mattawa families, ornaments will also be available, with all donations going to Nipissing Serenity Hospice or the Mattawa Food Bank.
Mattawa pickup will be on Sunday, December 14th from 12-4 p.m.

North Bay ornaments can be picked up at Martyn Funeral Home (464 Wyld St.), Monday–Friday from 9–5 p.m.
Quantities are limited.

Thank you, North Bay & Mattawa, for your kindness and generosity. ❤️
Please share. 🎄♥️🎄

12/07/2025

One of your siblings will see all the funerals.
One will see none.
And one won’t have any of you at theirs.

Because that’s how life works.

Someone goes first.
Someone goes last.
And someone leaves before anyone is ready.

It’s a strange thing to think about until you realize how real it is.

Within every family, there’s a sibling who will have to bury the others…
a sibling who will never have to feel that pain…
and a sibling who won’t have their brother or sister standing at their funeral because they passed too soon.

It puts life into perspective, doesn’t it?

We grow up thinking we have forever.
But forever turns into years…
and years turn into moments we can’t get back.

Hold your people close.
Because one day, one of you will be the last one standing, and you won’t realize how much that mattered until it’s too late.

©️Momming On Empty

12/06/2025

❤️🎄

12/02/2025

To honour the North Bay, Mattawa & area families we’ve cared for this past year, we’re offering Memorial Christmas Ornaments once again! 🎄

✨️These ornaments are also available to the general public! ✨️

For North Bay families, donations (per ornament) will support Nipissing Serenity Hospice or the North Bay Food Bank — and we’re also gratefully accepting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank.

For our Mattawa families, ornaments will also be available, with all donations going to Nipissing Serenity Hospice or the Mattawa Food Bank.
Mattawa pickup will be on Sunday, December 14th from 12-4 p.m.

North Bay ornaments can be picked up at Martyn Funeral Home (464 Wyld St.), Monday–Friday from 9–5 p.m.
Quantities are limited.

Thank you, North Bay & Mattawa, for your kindness and generosity. ❤️
Please share. 🎄♥️🎄

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