Joan Martin

Joan H. Martin, 96, of Lady Lake, FL., formerly of Woodstock, IL. Passed away at The Villages Regional Hospital, The Villages, FL. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. Joan was born on Oct. 11, 1920 in Normanton, Yorkshire, England, to George W. and Susannah Hallam. Joan has one brother, George A. Hallam. On Jan. 8, 1944, she married Charles A. Martin Jr. in Woodstock, IL. Joan came to the United States in 1923, with her parents, and attended school in West Chicago, IL. Until her graduation from the Dupage County Public Schools on June 1, 1936. She worked as a secretary for the Armed Forces in California, and later, after her husband, Charles, was discharged from the Air Force, returned to reside in Woodstock. There she was employed by Electric Autolite in the office, then left to be a wife and mother and was eventually later employed at the McHenry County Courthouse in the Microfilm Department of the Recorder of Deeds for twenty-five years until her retirement. She and Charles eventually moved to Lady Lake, FL. in 1991. Joan was active in just a few of the several clubs offered in The Villages. She was especially fond of the members of the craft and ceramic clubs at Paradise Recreation Center. She loved socializing and telling the many stories of her past. Her favorite stories were those of showing horses and working for the "General" at the Army base. She is survived by her only child, Karen S. Montgomery (Larry), Harvard, IL. Grandchildren James L. Freeman (Tina) Deerfield Beach, FL. and Robyn M. Kimble (Brian) Woodstock, IL. Great Grandchildren Blaze Freeman, Tyler Kimble Woodstock, IL, Sierra Freeman Deerfield Beach, FL. and Jacob Kimble Woodstock, IL. Brother George A. Hallam Woodstock, IL. Cousins Joy Aavang, Hazel Daltrey, Kathy Hallam and Sylvia Bourgeouis, many nephews and nieces and her very special caregiver, Robyn Bolduc Bushnell, FL., who was always there for her. She is predeceased by her parents, husband, Charles A Martin Jr., niece Linda L Kesteleyn and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.Memorial Service A memorial service will be held on Friday Sept. 22, 2017 at St. George Episcopal Church, 1250 Paige Pl., Lady Lake, FL. at 11:00 am with reception to follow.Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. George Memorial Fund at the above address.Interment Cremation will be done by Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory and the Interment will be done at later date at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL

Joan Martin

October 11, 1920 - September 12, 2017