Seagram, Martha Ann
Martha Ann Seagram (nee O’Kell, formerly Simmonds) passed away suddenly on October 3rd at Owen Sound Hospital, in her 71st year.
She is survived by her brother David, his wife Sue Gordon, nephew Patrick O’Kell and niece Katie (Colin Fall); as well as her two children, Kelly Seagram (Mitchel Kajiura), Sean Dinsmore (Cassidy) and her two grandsons, Rhodes and Myles Dinsmore. She was predeceased by her father Joseph Reginald O’Kell, and mother Nancy Elizabeth Hay “Nan” Coristine (nee Hooper). She is also remembered by John D Seagram, Michael J Dinsmore, John G Simmonds, James L Brown and their families.
Martha attended Havergal College in Toronto, where she was born and raised. Martha’s many travels inspired her love of Europe, especially France, as well as the Sans Souci area of Georgian Bay, and the out-islands of the Bahamas. She enjoyed skiing, was a confident boater, and cultivated a knowledge of standardbred and thoroughbred horse racing along with discernment in food, wine, and art. She created ‘Sans Argent’ on Victoria Sideroad, a beautiful small farm that was a cherished part of her children’s formative years. Martha moved to the Lexington, Kentucky region and nurtured a social world with many friendships there. A compulsive host, over her lifetime Martha brought together countless friends and strangers to enjoy good company around her table. Her children would like to extend their appreciation to Martha’s neighbours in Thornbury for their generous assistance. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or the St. George’s Anglican Church Clarksburg would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
Dear Kelly & John,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget Martha. She was a big sparkle wherever she went and was such an interesting person. I liked her a lot.
With deepest condolences,
Barbara Seagram
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Dear Kelly and John,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Fondly,
Bill and Carol Stratton
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Dear Kelly and Sean,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your mom.
I take comfort in my many happy memories I have of our time together.
Hugs,
Judi (Edwards) Scarrow
Monday, October 7, 2024
Condolences to her family
Monday, October 7, 2024
Dear Kelly & Sean
Thinking of you both at this difficult time.
Cherish the wonderful memories you have of your Mom.
Hugs to you both.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Kelly, Sean and families
Our condolences to you and your families on the passing of your mother.
Harvie, Jill, Mel and John Reekie
Monday, October 7, 2024
Condolences to Kelly & Sean on the loss of their mother.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Dear Kelly and Sean,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your mother. We will cherish the lovely and numerous memories of her. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
She will be fondly missed.
Mike and Stephanie
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family, particularly Kelly, Sean and David.
Martha was a wonderful lady and a great partner. We had many happy times traveling and at home at Sans Argent.
She has left this world a better place with her influence on many friends and family
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Dennis & Annie Hauck
Our sincere condolences to your family We shared many wonderful memories with Martha in Sans Souci and Florida , always great food, wine and laughter . We share your sadness sending hugs and love.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
We join Martha’s family and her many friends in regretting her sudden passing but celebrating her life. She set an example for us all by her hospitality and acceptance of others.
We will miss her every race season in Lexington….
Fran Lockwood and Ken Partymiller
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Dear Kelly and Sean
Our condolences to you and your friends and relatives who mourn the sudden passing of Martha.
She was a brave,determined person,who had a warm interest in all around her.
Trevor and Stefanie Ham
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Kelley & Sean
Our condolences on the passing of your mother.
Although we only knew Martha for a few short years she made a lasting impression. Every time I met with Martha she’d tell me more about her time on Perdue Island. It was clear she loved it there. The last time I met with Martha (a few days before moving to Owen Sound) she shared the charts and stories of how her father taught her how to drive a boat and navigate the waters of Sans Souci. We have hug those charts on the wall in the cottage and taken all the old photo graphs she gave us and created a collage and hung those on the wall as well in Martha’s honour.
There will is always be a part of Martha
On Perdue Island.
Rest In peace Martha
Monday, October 14, 2024
Sean and Kelly, Sorry for your loss.I had just finished hanging her art at Seasons in Owen Sound and she seemed happy to be settled with her things around her.Jane and Sid Dykstra
Thursday, November 7, 2024
To Martha’s family.
I am so sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. She and I were friends many, many years ago. We first met in Muskoka and kept our friendship going for a number of years. Through Martha I met some of my very best life long friends and for that I am truly grateful. May you rest in peace Martha.
With love
Cynthia Taylor