Obituary of Martyn Raymond McNicol

Peacefully at home, just as the sun brightly began to shine in the afternoon, surrounded by his family’s love and wrapped in the arms of his children, on Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 and in his 47th year. Dearly loved husband of Lori and devoted dad to Benton and Tyler. A loving son to Ray and Alberta McNicol and brother to Tammi Shaw (Dwane), Jen Locker (Derek), and Brendan McNicol (Karen). Brother-in-law to Kelly Lewis, Jenny Lewis (Jonas De Jesus), and Mike Lewis (Rhonda Leonard). Survived by his nieces and nephews Ryan, Brittany, and Brayden Shaw, Kyrie and Trent Locker, Aubrey, Sierra, and Raegan McNicol, Kyle and Corey Lewis-Lescadres, Blake (great-niece Sophia) and Marc Lewis, and Evan, Sidney, and Drew Lewis. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and Gerry, Ruth, and Duane Lewis. Predeceased by Albert and Edith Plumb, Alvin and Ruby McNicol, Barb Lewis, and his beloved Misti and Lucia. He will be fondly missed by his dear friend Ted Ironside, his many TVDSB friends and colleagues, his neighbours, and huge extended circle of friends, including his buddy Murphy. Martyn fought his almost two year battle against head and neck cancer with incredible strength and determination and was valiantly admired by many for his tenacity and humour throughout his life and especially during his illness. The family would like to thank the VON Palliative and Chronic Care Teams (especially Lyndsey, Becky, Pauline, and Morgan), Drs. Gillis, Valiulis, Hamilton, Ernst, Shearer, Fung, and Yoo, incredible nurses Wendy, Lisbet, and Grace (who was always there to pick him up), special research team Anne, Al, and Craig, and the most incredible team of chemo front staff and nurses (too many to mention) for their professionalism and care. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday, February 20th, 2015 at 3:00 p.m., with visitation two hours prior. Those wishing to make a donation are asked to consider the “London Regional Cancer Program” or the “London Health Sciences Foundation – in support of Head and Neck Cancer Research”. Posted free at canadaobits.ca We mourn the loss of a great man, but Heaven most definitely received one incredible angel.