It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Martin Hummel on July 10, 2025 at the age of 88. He was born on October 24, 1936 in Nova Pazova, Yugoslavia. He arrived in Canada in his youth.
He was married to his beloved wife Linda for 66 years. Cherished Father to Len (Cathy) and Ingrid Waine (Allan). He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his 6 grandchildren, Nathan Hummel, Amanda Armstrong (Aaron), Joshua Hummel, Ryan Waine (Aleena), Andrew Waine (Natasha), Rayanna Waine. He thoroughly enjoyed his 2 Great Grandsons, Noah and Joseph Armstrong. When he arrived in Canada in his Youth, he started working with his father at Hummel and Son, in painting and construction. He was a skilled painter like no other. Though he had no post secondary Education, his proficient language skills excelled him to work in the Newspaper Business. His career highlight was working for his much esteemed Globe and Mail, in the Report on Business Section as a Copy Editor for 27 years. He was hard working, gentle, kind hearted, had a great sense of humor, and was always looking for ways to help others. He had a deep faith In God, and lived his life with integrity and humility.
We miss him deeply.
He is now rejoicing in Heaven with his Lord and Saviour.
One day we will be with him again.
We know the Best is yet to come. For Martin that Best is now.
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Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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Friday, 18 Jul 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Funeral
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Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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Friday, 18 Jul 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Reception
Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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Friday, 18 Jul 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Burial
Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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