The family of Martha Esther Ruth Carleton are saddened to announce her passing on Dec. 28^th, 2017 at Battlefords Union Hospital.  Martha was born to John & Lena Miller in St. Boswells, SK on Feb 12^th, 1930. She lived in several towns before settling in North Battleford in 1962. She was employed at the Saskatchewan Hospital from 1963 – 1972 and then at the Regional Care Centre as a seamstress from 1972 – 1994, at which time she retired. Martha was proud of the time she served as the Executive of Union (1979 – 1994) and as Union President for 8 years. She had a love of sewing which carried on after her retirement. She had a passion for gardening, especially flowers, and was a true animal lover with a special weakness for cats. Martha loved bowling, dancing, plays & concerts & was an active member of the Pioneer Club.  Much of her time was spent volunteering, especially for BRCC, The Western Development Museum, The Lions Club & The Community Players. She loved to travel, her favorite places being the Maritimes, Yukon & Cuba. Martha is survived by her three daughters Wilda Thumm, Valerie (Marvin) Fillmore, & Darcy (Cliff) Bridges, her two grandchildren Alex Thumm & Nola McPete & one great grandson Kalan McPete. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Jacob & Peter, sisters Lena & Louise & son-in-law Jurgen Thumm. The Funeral Service will be held at Sallows & MacDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Chapel, Sat. Jan 6^th at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society- Ssaskatchewan Division 1910 McIntyre St. Regina, SK S4P 2R3. Condolences can be sent to loc3857@dignitymemorial.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Wally Markewich at Sallows & McDonald Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home 306-445-2418.

• Date : 2017-12-28
• Location : North Battleford, SK.