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Martha Preston

January 13, 2022 By Egan Funeral Home 14 Condolences

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Suddenly and unexpectedly, on Sunday, December 19th, 2021 we lost a Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend who has left behind an incredible void.

Martha Preston (née Wilder) was born the second youngest of five children to George and Sarah Wilder on September 24th 1946. Growing up in Pottageville Ontario life was fun, and hard with her siblings Dolly (Gillham, deceased), Eddie, Aubrey (deceased) and Irene (Maskell)  in that little white house. Helping on the family farm, she developed a lifelong love of animals, gardening and a small town charm she always retained, with a hello and smile for everyone.

Martha married the love of her life Fred Preston (deceased) and together, with her daughter Vicky, they started a family, welcoming their daughter Tanya a few years later.

Martha had an incredible sense of community. One of the ways she expressed that was through her love of the Bolton Legion. Poppy drives, fundraisers, catering weddings and funerals, Martha was always there. Her service to the Legion was a source of pride. Another was her and Fred assisting the Shriners with their Christmas fruitcake sales.

Martha loved to laugh. Her’s was unmistakable. She loved to have fun. Country music was her style, with Conway often playing in the background. Card night, with a few friends, drinks and dancing was perfect.

Her spirit was ever generous, selflessly taking care of her husband and her neighbors. Always ensuring you had a place to sleep and a warm meal, helping those in need. Always there when you needed a shoulder to lean or cry on. There was no one else like her.

She will be incredibly missed by her many friends and family, the residents of Walker Road, by Vicky Burgsma and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and especially by her daughter and granddaughter, Tanya Preston and Cordelia.

There will be a be a celebration of life service held towards the end of April when we can all be safely together to celebrate Martha’s life.

Notices will be posted closer to day.

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  1. Cam Lindsey

    January 13, 2022 at 6:19 pm

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Martha. She had a great sense of humour and loved to have fun. My condolences to all the family

  2. Irene Blake

    January 13, 2022 at 9:46 pm

    Aunt Martha was one of a kind, Her pride in her family was shown every time she talked about them.
    Tanya and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed by all who loved her.

  3. Pat Moody

    January 13, 2022 at 10:16 pm

    Sorry for your loss but Martha was a wonderful person she will be remembered by many

  4. James

    January 14, 2022 at 9:55 am

    OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU TANYA AND YOUR DAUGHTER. YOUR MOM WAS A REAL KIND PERSON WHO WILL BE MISSED. STAY STRONG. HER SPIRIT LIVES ON IN YOU

  5. John H Archibald

    January 14, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    Our sincere condolences to all of Martha’s family members. I haven’t seen Martha in many, many, years but we grew up together at Pottageville. The Wilder family had a lot off our family farm. Her dad, George, walked up our back lane every night to get a Bee Hive syrup pail filled with milk for his family. He showed up at the same time every day as we were doing the milking. I have many fond memories of Martha and the Wilder family.
    John & Anne Archibald

  6. Bill and Elaine Johnston

    January 14, 2022 at 6:29 pm

    So sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. Bill and I send our condolences to her family

  7. Susan Burbidge (Morrison)

    January 14, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    So sorry to hear this sad news, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
    The Morrison Family

  8. Marg Pilson

    January 15, 2022 at 10:36 am

    Marthas’ laugh was her signature, we all would like more.
    Sorry for your loss.
    Marg Pilson

  9. Jeanne Mullarkey

    January 21, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    I was sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. Even though we had not kept in touch
    the last few years, I have some wonderful memories of our times together.
    Sorry for your loss
    Jeanne Mullarkey

  10. Paula Gillham-Harding

    January 22, 2022 at 12:38 pm

    I will miss Martha dearly. A wonderful Aunt and friend. Reminiscent of the old days and her and mom ( Dorothy) growing up. Going grocery shopping and just sitting and talking.

  11. Starr Kaski

    January 22, 2022 at 1:04 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I’m going to miss her greatly.

  12. Chris nelson

    January 25, 2022 at 12:52 pm

    My condolences to the family of Martha. May she Rest In Peace.

  13. Pam Remnant

    January 28, 2022 at 7:34 am

    Condolences to Martha’s family. Your mom was a dear friend for many years. We have many wonderful memories over the years of life in the Bolton community. Rest in peace dear friend.

    Audrey McCabe and Family

  14. Ann Clarke

    March 3, 2022 at 10:24 pm

    I’ve only just heard about Martha’s passing. Sending sincere condolences to Vicky and Martha’s family and friends.

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