Obituary of John Martineau

August 24, 1954 - Seven Kings, Essex, United Kingdom

November 9, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta

It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the sudden loss of our beloved John Martineau, who passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. 

Born in Essex, England, to Joan Edna (nee Risley) and Douglas Martineau on August 24, 1954, John was raised alongside his three siblings in Thessalon and North Bay, Ontario.  

John came west in February of 1974 and found his home here in Calgary. He worked hard and in 1977, he established his successful business, Martineau Roofing Ltd. In the same year, he started his family with his then-partner Linda Lenhard.

John met Cate in 1991 and after a whirlwind courtship, they finally married in August 2019.

A loving, loyal, and caring Husband, Father and Dubba, John will be greatly missed by his wife Cate Graham, his children, Jason and Jaime Martineau, Sarah Martineau and Scott Edmand, Adrian and Hannah Martineau, Isis Graham and Amadeus Meitner, Ayla Graham and Danny Quashnick, and Liam Graham; his grandchildren, Carrick and Isla, Eben and Iris, Chloe and Bennett, Taylor and Cameron, Liam and Lorelei; his great-grandchildren, Destry, Alara, and Aurelia; his siblings, Leslie, Deena, Terry Martineau, and Diane Buser; as well as his many cousins, and his many, many, friends and colleagues.

If you knew John at all, you knew you had a friend who would help you out in any way he could, who would tell you endless great stories, and who would always tell you the truth, whether you wanted to hear it or not. John was loved and respected far and wide.  

John loved life. He said no problem couldn’t be solved by getting up every day and putting your boots on. When he learned he was ill five years ago, he adopted the positive refrain, “I am not going to let my dying get in the way of my living.” And indeed, he did not. He lived his life to the fullest up until the very end.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis and Holloway (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street N, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6) on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A Celebration of John's Life will be held at McInnis and Holloway (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street N, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6) on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home.

A Graveside Ceremony will be held at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Calgary, AB T1X 1G2) on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mr. Martineau’s service streamed live (see link below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to “I Am Albertan!”, John and Cate’s passion project to celebrate and unite proud Albertans for Alberta, at www.i-am-albertan.com.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with John’s family here.

In living memory of John Martineau, a tree will be planted in the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-276-2296.

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