In Memory of Robert (Bob) L. Martinson
Robert Lowell Martinson passed away on January 30, 2026 in Ottawa at the age of 87.
Robert is predeceased by his wife Nancy, nee Brown and his parents Martin Martinson (born Martin Mortensen in Vejle, Denmark) and Mae Martinson, nee MacPherson of Dauphin, Manitoba, his sister Dorothy Davis of Swan River, Manitoba, and his sister Eleanor Ann of Alberta. Robert is survived by his brother Ralph of Calgary, Alberta and Carol of Qualicum, BC, Heather of Kipling, Saskatchewan, Helen of Maple Ridge, BC, and Nona of Las Vegas, Nevada and his daughters Karen of Ottawa and Karel (Mark) Currey of West Virginia USA. Robert is lovingly remembered by grandchildren Gen Klein and Maggie Klein of Ottawa.
Robert was born in Flin Flon, MB on 26 June 1938. He left home at the age of 16 to join the “boy soldiers” program of the Canadian Armed Forces in Montreal, which entailed military and academic studies and becoming a regular member of the Armed Forces upon graduation. After 23 years in the military, he retired and took a position with National Defense in Ottawa where he worked until retirement in 1998.
He lived in Ottawa for the last fifty plus years of his life.
Robert was a man of faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Always thoughtful of others and always a kind word. He enjoyed sharing tales from his life adventures as a young man to later in life, always with a smile and some wit.
Robert enjoyed many activities such as tennis, baseball, hunting and fishing in his early days and curling, golfing and genealogy a bit later on. He was golfing into his eighties and was a great golfer.
Donations may be made to the Canadian heart or cancer funds. His funeral will be held 11am on Saturday, March 21st at Crosspoint Baptist Church at 3883 Navan Road. Come and join us to celebrate Robert’s life and enjoy a nice lunch. Dad loved a good meal.
Bob truly was a great friend and our friendship was truly for many many years. Our kids affectionately called him “Uncle Bob”. We traveled the journey together that saw us golf, curl, and learn life lessons together. He was instrumental in getting me interested in computers and it has become a life long passion. We know today he has fought the good fight, he has been faithful to his Lord and Saviour and today he has received his heavenly reward, well done my friend, until we meet again!
Our condolences to all, but especially Karen. Your Dad was a great friendly neighbour!!! Now he is with Nancy!
My condolences Karen and to all your family. Your father was such a wonderful man. So kind. He will be missed. Heaven has a new angel.
Karon and Karol,thinking of you during this sad time!Your Dad was a lovely gentleman,.I was very privileged to have known him just a short time ,but was blessed for that brief period.
My thoughts and prayers are with you each and everyday!!Blessings!! Shirley 🙏
We will remember Bob with great affection. A gentle manner and a great sense of humour characterized this kind and caring man. Bob enriched the lives of all who knew him, and he was a great support to those of us experiencing difficult times in our lives. It was a privilege to have known him. May he rest in peace.
May the Lord provide His Grace and Comfort for Bob’s family during this time. We are thankful for the privilege of getting to know Bob over the past few years. He had a great sense of humour, a great laugh, and many wonderful stories! We will miss his presence at our church services, and I will miss his encouraging emails. Thank you, Bob, for your testimony and a legacy of true hope in Christ. We are so thankful that you are enjoying Heaven with your Saviour, Jesus Christ.
With grateful hearts,
Pastor Steven and Deborah Michel (and Crosspoint Baptist Church)
My heart felt condolences to Karen, Karel, Gen and Maggie.
I had the pleasure of meeting Bob when studying Engineering with Karen. He was always such a warm and welcoming man to his home. I enjoyed our visit a few years ago with Karen. He adored his family. He will be missed.
My brother and I send our warmest condolences to Karen and the rest of the family. Bob was very interested in his Danish heritage, and we were pleased to have met him a couple of times in Denmark and corresponded with him through the years. May he rest in peace!
Niels Ove and Grethe Hauge Nielsen