Julius MARTIN

Dr. Julius Martin Funeral arrangements by Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth) MARTIN, Dr. Julius - Halifax. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dr. Julius Martin, Dermatologist. Julius was a loving and devoted husband to Ellen Martin; father to Dr. Robert (Sheila) Martin, Dr. Sonia Martin (Peter Manuel), Dr. Petra Martin, Nina Martin (Ned English); grandfather to Stephanie and Connor; brother to Dr. Ruth (Dr. Peter) Kuhlman, Dr. Sylvia Martin (Dr. Len Marx). He was a son of the late Martha and Ernest Martin. Julius came from a modest family of Jewish decent and endured great hardship during his childhood in wartime. His experiences, brilliance and intelligence led him to pursue a career in helping others. He put himself through medical school while raising a family and graduated top in his class, earning first class honors and receiving a medal for top standing in Medicine and Surgery. Julius entered the Internal Medicine program and completed his fellowship. Following this, he directly entered into the Dermatology Residency program where he excelled. He was well-read and published a number of journal articles. Dr. Martin worked hard and set-up clinics all over Nova Scotia where he commuted long hours through the rain, sleet, hail, blizzards and snowstorms on a daily basis. He saw patients at all hours and on all days, accommodating anyone who needed his help. Loving to talk to people, he always had a smile and a kind word to say. Dr. Martin loved his work and the people he worked with. He devoted himself to his patients and colleagues by sharing his knowledge, kindness, caring, laughter and compassion. Dr. Martin provided top quality health care to the people of Nova Scotia for over 20 years. Julius loved and adored his family. He enjoyed the outdoors and could often be seen walking his two beautiful cocker spaniels. Julius was an accomplished pianist, junior chess champion, and won many tennis tournaments in his time. Dr. Martin was a kind, gentle spirit who touched many lives. He was much loved by his family and will be greatly missed, never forgotten, forever in our hearts, minds and souls. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where Julius' family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, and where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com