Bernice J. Bailey "Bea" Martin

Bernice Martin Obituary

Bernice J. "Bea" Bailey Martin, age 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born in Renovo, Pa., on April 1, 1928, to the late George and Eleanor Long Bailey. Bea was a 1946 graduate of Harbor Creek High School and retired from GE. She was an avid bowler, golfer and card player. She spent the majority of her time being the number one fan to her grandchildren, at their sporting events, and enjoyed attending their many plays and concerts throughout the years. If she wasn't at the ball fields, you could find her at Green Meadows Golf Course or Eastway Lanes. She enjoyed spending time and making memories with her family and friends. Her family was her pride and joy, and she was always very close to them. Bea was a joyful and caring woman who touched the hearts of many. Her smile and laugh could light up a room, and she always put others first. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George "Bob" Bailey; sister, Dorothy Razanauskas; her loving husband, George Martin; and a granddaughter, Constance Martin. She is survived by the heavy hearts of her family, including her sister, Eleanor (Till) Dittman; her sons Robert (Cathy) Martin, Paul (Phyllis) Martin, and Patrick (Cheryl) Martin; her daughters, Beth (Mark) Stephenson, MaryAnne (Edward) DiBacco, and her daughter-in-law, Dianne Martin. She is also survived by her grandchildren, William (Brenda) , Ken (Kristy), Jennifer, Aric, Alyssa, Jacob and Josh Martin, Kimberly (Cliff) Thomas, Johnny (Amy) DiBacco, Kevin (Sarah), Katie and Scot Stephenson, along with 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Friends may call at the G. R. Bailey Funeral Home, 4396 lroquois Ave., Lawrence Park, Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m., where a prayer service will be conducted Saturday morning, at 9:25, followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mercy R. C. Church, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Harborcreek Baseball Club c/o Coach Tim McQueeny at 6375 Buffalo Rd., Harborcreek, PA 16421 or Our Lady of Mercy Church Building Fund at 837 Bartlett Road, Harbor Creek, PA 16421.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Apr. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernice Martin

9 Entries

April 22, 2013

Bob and Cathy, So sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill and Gale Shay

Kaye

April 20, 2013

Aunt Bernie will be sorely missed....love and hugs to my cousins and family!

Marty Colliss

April 20, 2013

Beth, Mark and the entire Martin family, words can not discribe the sadness I feel for each of you, my extended family. We may not see each other as often as one would like to.... but you are in my prayers daily. Mom Martin was a wonderful, loving lady that gave me as well as many others many memories over the years. I will miss her as much as I miss Pop. May God hold you and give you comfort knowing she is reunited with Him and the love of her life, today and always. I love you, Hugs, Marty

Bruce Hrinko

April 19, 2013

Paul,
So sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tammy Schultz-Allen

April 19, 2013

Diane and family,
So sorry to hear of Bea's passing. She was such a great lady. You all meant the world to her. We always had such a great time at bowling. She will certainly be missed.

Troy and Melissa Taraski

April 19, 2013

To the entire Martin family, sorry for your loss.

Bob and Anne Dziubkowski

April 19, 2013

What a nice lady. Sorry to hear of hear passing. The family please except our sympathy. We had some great times at Brookside Bingo and the Auxliary.
Rest in peace Bea.

Patsy Abele

April 19, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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