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Doreen Martin Obituary

Doreen L. Platel Martin 84, passed away on August 31, 2011 at Artemis Adult Care in Phoenix, AZ. Born to British parents in Allahabad, India in 1926, she was christened Doreen Lorna Kerry. In 1945 she married RAF officer, Owen Bernard Platel (d. 1999). They immigrated to England in 1946, to Canada in 1947, and to the United States (AZ) in 1965. Doreen loved to play Bingo, enjoyed league bowling, crocheting, knitting, needlework and gardening. She was known for her baking skills, exquisite needlecrafts, a sense of fun, a generous heart, and her love of babies. One of eight siblings, Doreen is survived by two brothers and one sister and numerous nieces and nephews, all living in England. She is survived by two daughters, Lynn Platel Nicholas (David Nicholas) of Tucson, AZ, and Penni Platel of Toronto, Canada. She will be missed by her four grandchildren, James Redding, David Punteney, Victoria (Jim) Bradshaw and Rebekah (Drew) Harris and by her two great-grandchildren, Nathan and Tyler Bradshaw. Doreen is also predeceased by her second husband, Julian Martin (d. 2006). A private Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES, in Glendale, AZ.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Sep. 4, 2011.

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one of your last trips to Tucson when you were still "yourself" and able to enjoy a good visit.

August 31, 2016

Almost 5 yrs have gone by and every day you gross my mind. You were my rock, the one I went to for my strength. You were and always will be my mum.

Victoria Bradshaw

August 28, 2016

David Punteney

August 31, 2012

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Words can not express how much you are missed. I love you so very much.

Rebekah Harris

August 29, 2012

It has been almost a year since you passed, but sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday. I really miss you and grandpa. You two taught me a lot and I regret not seeing you more often in your later years. I think back often and laugh about some of the moments we all had and think of the things we all did as a family. I miss it all.

November 23, 2011

Auntie Doreen,I only met you the one time when you came to England back in about 1975/6.I remember you being fun kind & a wonderful human being,RIP ALWAYS,Simon Kerry.

Nancy Grimm

September 15, 2011

Although I only met "Lynn's Mum" a couple of times, I feel very fortunate that I did. I know she was a special lady...and how much she was loved by all of her family...especially Lynn. I enjoyed reading about Doreen's exciting early life and her world travels. We Send peace and comfort to her family for their loss. Nancy & Mike

alicia nicholas

September 9, 2011

Dear family- a loss of a loved one is always hard. Dee was an amazing person. Her loss is felt in all of us. Love you, Alicia

Mum - in the early '60s. I'll always remember you in this red suit, always elegant.

Lynn Nicholas

September 9, 2011

Mum, I think I'm doing OK until my eyes suddenly fill with tears or I am overpowered by a lethargy that just makes me want to crawl back into bed. My life has revolved around you for so many years, I'm not sure I know how to fill the empty space. I miss my Mum. Always will. And I will always remember you, not as the aging mother with dementia, but as the lovely woman in this picture, who I admired so much.

David Nicholas

September 9, 2011

Dee,
You were one amazing person and a hell of a Bingo player.

Taking in 3 of you grandchildren when they were in grade school and raising them until they left your home as adults while in your 50's, 60's and 70's is a testament to your love of family and willingness to help anyone in need.

Thank You for teaching me how not to make "piddle" tea, Lynn appreciates that I can make proper English tea.

I will miss your smile and laugh, it always filled the room.

Rest in Peace My Love.

Rebekah Harris

September 8, 2011

You always had a way of helping me through tough times in my life, and always welcomed me back with open arms. I will always remeber our nightly walks to Albertson's and how we would sit outside and watch people that came into the store. I will miss you.

Sue Schoerie

September 7, 2011

A beautiful tribute to your mother. You are in my thoughts at this sad time.

Sara Collyer

September 7, 2011

Aunty Doreen, my memory of you was when you came over to England and took me to Viginia Waters where I ended up running away screaming from the totem pole which I thought was going to fall on me. My Mum later informed me that it was the cloud moving and not the pole. I have been back numerous times and still have that memory. I also still have the ring you brought for all us girls and Dad still has the dollar. I am so sad that I won't be able to see you on my visit next year. Until we meet again one day. All my love your neice Sara XXX

David Punteney

September 6, 2011

Nana, you will always be the most important woman in my life. No one could ever measure up to you. You were always there for me through thick and thin. You will be missed dearly every day. I love you more that you could possibly imagine.

Susan and Paul Vanatta

September 6, 2011

A beautiful tribute..our sincere condolences

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