Beatrice A. McMartin
Beatrice A. McMartin, 74, of DeKalb Junction, died on March 13, 2015 at James Square Nursing Home, Syracuse. A memorial service will be on, Saturday, March 28, 2015 , 11:00 am at the funeral home, Pastor Martha Helmer officiating, burial will follow in Union Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki A. McMartin and her husband Keven Yankus of Alger, Michigan, brothers, Gerald and his wife Patricia Ramsey of Las Vegas, Nevada, Donald and Margaret Ramsey of Alabama, a sister, Jean and her husband Thomas Perry of Syracuse, half sisters, Barbara and her husband Lynn Gotham of Florida, Sue and her husband Robert O’Shea of Canton, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Cheryl A. McMartin, a grandson, Matthew McMartin, brothers, Ronald Ramsey, Frank LaRose, sisters, Linda Dufore and Bonnie LaRose. Beatrice was born on December 5, 1940 in Parishville, the daughter of John and Beatrice Kerr Ramsey. She married William F. McMartin on July 2, 1960 at the home of Clarence Gardner with the Reverend Bower officiating, he predeceased her on February 19, 2010. She was a homemaker and mother. Beatrice was a member of the Old DeKalb United Methodist Church, the DeKalb Historical Association, DeKalb Hermon Senior Citizen Club, Russell Senior Citizen Club and was on the Board of the Union Cemetery. “B” (Beatrice) loved quilting, gardening, reading, decorating cakes and braiding rugs. Contributions can be made to the Town of DeKalb Historical Association, P.O. Box 111, DeKalb Junction, NY 13630, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or your local SPCA.
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David and Judy McMartin
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very patient women and taught me to sew and went out of her way to give me rides to 4H which might see small but meant the world to me. I will keep your family in prayers.
Prayers for you Vicki
Bill and Bea McMartin bought my parents farm in 1961 after they bought my grandfather’s farm. I heard my parents repeat so many times that they could not have sold to nicer people. I got to spend some time with Bea in the last couple of years and this world is a poorer place without Bea and Bill McMartin, God bless them.
Vicki,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a kind and generous woman. I remember when I lived next door to your family and she would call me and tell me she had just made fresh doughnuts. Your mom made the BEST raised doughnuts. She will be missed.
Vicki,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you.
“B’s” smile would go for miles no matter how much pain she was suffering. She was a very kind and caring person to all. She will be truly misses.