Martin Douglas Cole

Peacefully, at Bluewater Health Palliative Care on Saturday, February 22, 2025, Martin Douglas Cole, 66 passed away after a short and courageous fight with cancer. He will be forever missed by his sister, Lyndee Lu Cole, her husband Martin Hayes and her children Jeremy and Jesse, his wife Julianne and their son Johnny. He will also be forever missed by his best friend and first mate Amber Elliott. Predeceased by his mother Shirley Irene (Hastings) Cole on Tuesday, September 7, 1999 and his father William Douglas (Doug) Cole on Tuesday, September 14, 1999. 

Born in Sarnia, Ontario on May 7, 1958 where he worked in Chemical Valley before moving to Invermere, British Columbia. For many years he enjoyed working and skiing at Panorama Ski Resort and sailing on Lake Windemere. He was well known in the skiing community for his ski hill grooming skills using the Snowcats Thelma and Louise. Upon returning and settling in Point Edward he continued his passion for sailing at the Sarnia Yacht Club. With his love of all boats, Martin became a Navtech Master Marine Surveyor. Martin always enjoyed sharing his knowledge and skills in boat restoration and racing. He was also well known for his exceptional painting skills.  

Marty had a gigantic heart and always willing to give a helping hand.

Cremation has taken place and Martin’s ashes will be interred in a private family graveside service at Lakeview Cemetery. A Celebration of Marty’s Life will be held at the Sarnia Yacht Club which will be announced at a later date. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Sarnia Humane Society https://sarniahumanesociety.com/ and the Junior Sailor’s Program at the Sarnia Yacht Club https://sarniayachtclub.ca/  . Arrangements have been entrusted to the D.J. Robb Funeral Home & Cremation Centre Ltd. (102 Victoria Street, North, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5W9). Memories, messages of condolence or photographs may be shared through www.djrobb.on.ca.