It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Marty Brindley on December 8, 2023, at his winter home in Estero, Florida.
Born July 11, 1952 in Thunder Bay. Attended St. Theresa’s Elementary and Lakeview High Schools. He met the love of his life, Theresa, in High School and they married in 1975. After graduation he began his Millwright career at Abitibi Thunder Bay Mill until its closure in 1991.
During his time at the mill, he held a few union positions including Union President. Marty was an avid Sports fan. He especially loved his Chicago Bears, but hockey was his ultimate joy. He was hockey convenor for the Current River Mighty Mite program where he developed a highly competitive program. He coached all his boys and fondly talked about his many friendships during those years. Being involved with Current River Community Center,
Marty became building chairman where he was instrumental in raising the money needed to build a new facility in 1989. Marty and Theresa bought the Silver Dollar Fishing & Hunting Resort north of Ignace in 1999, where they met many wonderful people and created lifelong friendships. He was lovingly known as the P.R. (public relations) guy! He took pride in making sure everyone had a great vacation experience.
Marty cherished his friendships beyond measure and loved to call and check up on his buddies on a regular basis. His first and foremost pleasure was his 11 grandchildren. They all called him Papa and enjoyed his stories and “deep fried Oreos”! Marty touched the lives of so many people in his life. Everyone who met him has a story to tell of how he impacted their lives. He leaves a huge hole in so many lives. We will miss him beyond measure.
He is survived by his wife Theresa, Sons Ryan (Rochelle) Steven (Eva) Rodd (Katrena) “4th and 5th sons” John and Tony Hockenhull, Grandchildren, Gavin, Taylor, Cole, Brooke, Connor, Emma, Claire, Ethan, Sawyer, Wyatt and Addison. Brother Hal (Diane) Sister Joy, “Brother” Roger (Sharon) nieces, Jill, Robin, Kate, Miranda, and Sarra. He enjoyed the friendship of many, many friends and his family is very blessed with the outpouring of love, compassion and support and we would like to thank everyone at this difficult time
A celebration of Marty’s life will be held on Wednesday December 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m at the Current River Community Centre, 450 Dewe Avenue, Thunder Bay We will toast Bacardi Marty. “Tonight we ride, tomorrow we will feed the horses”
Donations in Marty’s memory can be made to Prokids@thunderbay.ca
