Martell family
Saddened by this news :(
She was a good friend many years ago, great memories. Gone to young.
Jackie Lillian Martell, of Kirkland Lake, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Kirkland Lake & District Hospital, after a brief but challenging battle with lung cancer, at the age of 60.
Jackie was born on Nov. 6, 1964 at the Kirkland Lake & District Hospital, a third daughter for Jack (John D.) and Marjorie (née Timmins) Martell.
She is survived by her only son Drew Martell and his wife Kayla (née Dinel) and her cherished granddaughter Audrey, all of New Liskeard; her mother Marjorie Martell, of Kirkland Lake; and her sisters Susan Eves, of Kirkland Lake, and Dianna Martell (Steve Maize), of Kincardine.
She will also be missed by her nephews and nieces: David Eves (Katherine Quinn) and their daughters Leah & Lauren of Swastika; Dan Eves of Jasper, AB; Caitlan Burgess (Adam) and sons Conor & Tyson, of Kincardine; and Hillary Alderdice, of Guelph.
She will be lovingly remembered by her uncles & aunts, numerous cousins, friends and neighbours, especially her best friend Ella.
Predeceased by her father Jack (2002); her grandparents, Alec and Jean Timmins; and brother-in-law John Sampson.
Jackie attended Central Public School and KLCVI before graduating from Streetsville Secondary School in Mississauga and continuing her education with the journalism program at Sheridan College in Oakville. She also worked for a short period of time at the Sunflower Boutique in the Toronto area before returning to her hometown for the birth of her son.
Jackie loved being around people and pets, telling stories, taking pictures, writing poems and had an extensive sock monkey collection. But most of all, she loved music and had played guitar and sang often in her younger days. She took after her father Jack in that she loved a good joke and being surrounded by family and friends. She was happiest when she was hosting family gatherings and cooking for birthdays or holidays.
Although she battled Crohns disease and mental health issues for many years, and in the end cancer, she was still at the centre of the family, keeping track of and communicating with her many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and former classmates through social media. They will miss her greatly.
Family and friends will be invited to a private celebration of her life at a later date, when they can share songs, stories and photos of the good times.