Dear Alison:

Thank you for letting us know of Sharon Martin's death.  She was a true
servant of public health.  Her's was a clear, strong voice speaking out for
social justice and her committment to trying to give people a fair chance
will be long remembered.  We will miss her.

Lavada Pinder


>Yesterday I received the very sad news that one of my mentors, role models
>and most respected and admired colleagues in the world of healthy
>communities and health promotion, Sharon Martin, died suddenly on Saturday
>September 11th in Vancouver.
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>I am copying the obituary that appeared today in the Vancouver Sun. It is
>beautifully written and tells a little of the richness of Sharon's life and
>her legacy for all of us.
>Let us all remember the positive forces and people in our lives, and put
>aside our squabbling about 'medical models' and who is right or wrong, at
>least for a while.
>
>Alison
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>Alison Stirling, health promotion consultant
>OPC - Prevention Clearinghouse
>E-Mail: [log in to unmask]  Internet: http://www.web.net/~stirling/
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>It is with great sorrow that we announce that Sharon Martin (nee Doyle) died
>suddenly September 11, 1999. Born July 23, 1942, she was the eldest daughter
>of Elmer and Kathleen Doyle of Vancouver, B.C.
>Sharon Martin was a visionary and staunch advocate for the advancement of
>community development and health promotion.  From her early work as a
>community health nurse in the downtown eastside to her work as Director of
>Community Involvement, Vancouver Richmond Health Board, Sharon was ahead of
>her time,      recognizing the importance of communities working together to
>direct their health systems. She was the past President of the Public Health
>Association of B.C. and active with the Canadian Public Health Association.
>She was honoured twice with nominations for the YWCA Women of Distinction
>Award for community and public involvement.
>She is survived by her son, Christopher and daughter, Katie, who were the
>centre of her life. They cherish the memory of their mother and their life
>together. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Kathleen Mary
>Doyle; sisters, Judy, Elaine, Cassie, Susan, Denise, Kerry, Maureen and
>brother, John and her community of close friends and colleagues. All will
>miss her engaging conversation and loving support.
>A community memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00
>p.m. at St. Patrick's High School Auditorium at 11th Ave. and Quebec St. The
>funeral mass will be Thursday, September 16 at St. Joseph the Worker Parish,
>4451 Williams Road, Richmond at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made to the
>VanCity Community Foundation, 183 Terminal Ave., Vancouver, to further
>Sharon's work.
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