Sydney
It is with great sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of Martina (Currie) Coffin, age 81 on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, following a brief illness.
Martina was born on October 27, 1943, to John and Christina (Gillis) Currie and is survived by her son, Jim (Susan); daughter, Beverly Candelora (Andy); granddaughters, Holly, Melanie, and Rebecca; siblings, Jean Musgrave, Carolyn MacEachern, Darlene Gilson (Ed), Elaine Mikkelsen (Sheldon), and Larry (Susan); sisters-in-law, Margaret Ellen Currie, Mildred Nugent (Frank), Mary Coffin, Caramel Coffin, and brothers-in-law, Jack Coffin (Caramel), Bob Coffin (Cheryl), and Trevor Everill.
Besides her parents, Martina was predeceased by her loving husband, Carmen; brothers, John Alec, Darrell, John Patrick, in infancy, and sister, Diane; father and mother-in-law, Raymond and Mary Coffin; sisters-in-law, Elaine Coffin, Donna Everill, and Sue MacDougall; brothers-in-law, Frank MacEachern, Roddie Musgrave, William Coffin, and Donsie Coffin, along with several nieces and nephews.
Martina was a woman of great faith and a true prayer warrior. Her life reflected selflessness and prioritizing the needs and happiness of others. Family was her greatest joy, and she valued spending time with them. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Mom loved to laugh, she was known for her witty personality and quick one-liners. Mom’s hobbies included weekly shopping trips with her daughter, Beverly, daily phone calls with her son, Jim, chatting about everything, but always ending in political banter, with mom always being right.
Mom especially loved Sunday visits and home cooked meals, made with love by her daughter-in-law, Susan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her special girl, Holly Winkles, who in turn, always had time and love for her Nanny.
A huge thank you to the staff of the Palliative Care unit for the special care provided to our mother, Martina during her stay.
There will be no visitation for the late Martina Coffin. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations in memory of Martina may be made to Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton of a charity of one’s choice.
Mom was known for many sayings, but most memorably, “See you Tuesday!”
God saw you getting tired,
and a cure was not to be,
so He put His arms around you,
and whispered, “Come to Me.”
With tearful eyes we watched you,
and saw you pass away,
and though we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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We are very sorry for your loss. Martina was such a nice woman and will always be remembered for her “Tournament” days with us. May she rest in peace.
To Bev and the Coffin Family I offer my most sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.
Dear Beverly and Jimmy,
My name is Clyde Lutz from Yarmouth and I was friends with your Mom and Dad when they were living in Yarmouth. I remember you both as young kids and you had a dog named Ask Him. When you moved to Cape Breton sadly we lost contact. A few weeks ago Kay and Glen Carver phoned us and gave us your Mom’s number. We reached out to her and had an enjoyable conversation. Kay phoned today and we are sorry to hear the sad news. Barb and I would like to pass on our condolences and hugs to you both and your families.
Beverley, Currie and coffin families. Please adept my condolences it’s tough to loss a mother, grandmother, sibling and friend . Cherish the memories, may she RIP
Beverly and Family: Sending our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom. May wonderful memories and the love of family and friends help comfort you during this time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Beverly ,Jim and families
Very sorry for the loss of a beautiful righteuos soul Martina. She was a kind humble and loving person.She has entered the kingdom heaven and will with Carmen .I loved both of them dearly.
God Bless
mike ryan
Jim,Bev and families. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our love and condolences coming to each and everyone of you. She was a pleasure to have known and always had a smile on her face and a great chat when i seen her.
Jackie,Bruce and Victoria Matthews.
So very sorry for your loss. Martina was such a lovely soul and she always had kind words for us in the pharmacy. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Sheila and Staff Membertou Pharmasave
To Bev and the Coffin Family. I offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. May she RIP.
Beverly and family. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May she rest in peace.
Dear Mildred, Frank and families
So sorry to read of the passing of your sister-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love
Helen MacLeod
Beverley and Family,Sincerest Condolences on the loss of your dear Mom. May the wonderful memories you have made sustain you and bring you peace. With Love and Prayers ,
Johnny & Linda
My deepest condolences to Beverly, Jim and all of Martina’s family.
May your happy memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Sending you love and strength.
Jim, Bev,Elaine and family. I am so so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in this sad time.
Susan, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother-in-law. I enjoyed working with you both in the early 2000’s. Martina always had such a lovely kind way about her, and I loved when she stopped by the Front Desk to chat!
So sorry to hear about Martina’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time . Remember the good times you spent together , it will help you through the difficult ones. Rest in peace Martina. Our deepest sympathy Daniel & Carolyn Deleskie
We were very saddened to hear of Martina’s passing! She was a beautiful lady with so much to give! She always had a great sense of humour! May she rest in peace!
Bev, Jim, Andy and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Martina’s passing. She was a very special lady. Our deepest Condolences to you all.
Carleen & Jimmy
My deepest condolences on the passing of my dear cousin, Martina. It seems like only yesterday I seen your smiling happy face. You will always be in my thoughts!
So sorry to hear of Martina’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Deepest condolences to Martina’s family. RIP
Beverly,Andy Jimmy and families so very sorry to hear of your beautiful mom Martina’s passing.Your mom was a beautiful soul.She will be gravely missed .Our deepest condolences are sent to you all.Her memories will always be with you Martina May she RIP Love Carmella and Connie XO🙏💞
We will miss running into her on our regular Saturday outings. Just think of the party that will be going on up there with them back together again…
Bev, Jim and families, So sorry for your loss. I worked with Carmen at the Post Office and met Martina and we remained friends. It was alaways a joyful conversation when we connected. She was a beautiful woman and so good to my Friend Sue MacDougall. Rest in Peace Dianne Colford MacAskill
Bev, Andy and family so very sorry for the passing of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Bev, Andy and family.
Our hearts are with you as you grieve this profound loss. Mothers are very special people in all our lives and when they leave us our hearts are forever changed. May Mother Mary give you the love and comfort and the Lord grant you the special graces that He knows you need. It’s not the end but the beginning of a new life with Christ for Martina. Until you meet again may the Lord grant you the peace in the midst of this suffering. Call me anytime !
Much love Brad, Lisa, Jordan, Brooklyn and Aidan Zavisha. XO
Bev and Family: our deepest heartfelt condolences with hugs and prayers.
Bev, sincere condolences to you and all the family on the passing of your Mom, she was a lovely lady!❤️