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Gerald Leonard Martin

(9th March 1927 - 28th November 2024)

Gerald Martin was born on 9th March 1927. He lived in North London with his parents and during the 2nd World War he served in the army for three years.

He met Betty at church and they married and had two daughters and were proud grandparents to 5 lovely young people.  They were married almost 60 years when Betty passed away in 2013.

Gerald was a committed Christian who did much on a weekly basis to serve his local church and the community in which he lived.

He loved magic tricks and performed as a magician in various places including church fetes and numerous birthday parties.  He was part of the Merlin Magical Society.

He worked as a printing estimator for the Barnet Press and then in retirement worked at a small DIY shop while joining the local volunteer transport team to take people to hospital appointments and helped as a volunteer for a Reading for the Blind team.

He was respected and loved by all who met him as he was a genuine big hearted sincere man.

He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

The Family would like to request donations, in memory of Gerald, be made to The Azheimers Society and St George’s Care Home Entertainment Fund (Account Details listed below)

St Georges Amenities, ACC: 10682267, SRT: 09 02 22

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Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Catherine and Tony Heffernan

In loving memory of a wonderful man. xxx

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

In memory of Gerald, a lovely man who got involved and made a difference in all he did.

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Alzheimer's Society

£75.00 + Gift Aid of £18.75

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