RML Regional Sales Manager Ed Martyn and his wife Lucille
Ed Martyn was a Regional Sales Manager for Rocky Mountain Life and was transferred to Calgary in 1969. At that time Ed & Lucille had seven children (soon to be 8) and they moved into the brand-new community of Willow Park, which was under construction at that time. This historic picture was taken outside of their new home in 1969.
On September 23, 2023, 54 years later, Ed & Lucille returned to that very same spot to re-create this photo. While the people are the same, we can't guarantee it is the same car (even though we have a 1 in 98 chance it is). Ed proudly wore his original RML purple sweater. Ed advised us that when a salesperson got their car, they also got a purple sweater with it.
A very special moment indeed and we hope to be able to post Ed's story here at a later date.
That very same day 54 years ago, Lucille with their seven children.
R.I.P.
It saddens us to announce the passing of Edward Jacob John Martyn just three months after this historic picture was taken. While I only knew Ed for a very short period of time, his enthusiasm for life, love of family and enthusiasm for RML Cougars made me feel like we knew each other for years. You will be missed.
The family of Edward Martyn is saddened to announce his passing at the age of 91 years.
Ed was born in the village of Beatty, Saskatchewan, and raised in Prince Albert, along with his three brothers and two sisters. In his early years, Ed worked for CNR and did a stint on the DEW Line. When he met and married Lucille (nee Ayotte), they started their family and moved to St. Albert, Alberta.
Ed was vibrant and charming, he loved people and was great with numbers. Encouraged to pursue a career in Insurance, Ed started at Great West Life, he worked hard and learned fast, successfully working his way up the ranks, and was transferred to Calgary in 1962. He went on to work for Maritime Life and Rocky Mountain Life, becoming a member of the Executive Club, earning a famed 'purple Cougar' and was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table.
Ed's positive attitude and quick wit attributed to the many long lasting personal and professional relationships he established. He loved his career in insurance and estate planning, and he loved Calgary, the Stampede, the mountains, road trips, planes, trains, family reunions, day trips and fishing expeditions.
It was his love for Lu and their eight children that was the source of his greatest pride and joy, always making time for family adventures and travel. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lucille, and children William (Michael), Dwayne (Brenda), Bradley, Dwight (Evelyn), Wesley, Lisa, Matthew (Maha), and his five grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Unit 94 at the Rockyview Hospital for their wonderful care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Catholic Church (5340 - 4th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow.