Groveland: At age 69, Martie passed peacefully on February 27, 2022 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY. She was born on September 6, 1952 in Rochester, NY to the late Milo and Martha (Wright) Turner. Survived by her husband of 42 years, Leigh Gorton and children; Ben Gorton of Rochester, Tracy Kingsley of Victor, and Kevin (Timaris) Gorton of Perry; grandchildren, Jessica, Adara, Oran, Nadia, Liam, Isaiah, Eliana, Zechariah, Annaliese, Alleyne, Matthia, and Malachi; siblings, Milo Turner of Livonia and Alice Trippi of Seneca Falls; also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
Martie will be missed by so many that she has touched. From the fellowship at Grace and Truth Church, where she was an active member, to the children she drove to school. She was always doing for others with no hesitation and was a staple in her church, community and family. In her precious spare time she loved to quilt, travel to local historic sites with her husband and dogs, often while geocaching, and spend time with her grandchildren. She was the thread of the family and nothing was more important than bringing everyone together. Praise the Lord for taking her home.
Family and friends may call on Friday, March 4 th , from 4-7pm at the Grace & Truth Christian Fellowship Church, 3462 East Groveland Road, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 where Martie’s Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 5 th . Interment will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia, NY in the springtime. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Grace & Truth Christian Fellowship at the address above. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I’m so sorry to hear that Martie is no longer with us. She was a personal care aide for my husband for many years. Always a happy soul and a giving spirit as well as an excellent aide. She always brought joy to our home and made our lives so much easier. We had a lot of conversations and shared memories of her mother, Martha, with whom I worked at SUNY-Geneseo. My heartfelt condolences to her family.
Leigh, I am so sorry you are no longer able to be on this earth with Martie..I always remember you 2-together..as I saw you the last time…when you brought me in for dinner to your home..spontaneity gives me that memory! May our God comfort your heart…? hugsBen and Kevin and all you all..we all have wonderful memories, don’t we? God is good even when we see Her leave this earth..there will be a Great Reunion! ? Hugs from afar!
Leigh, our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. We are glad to know you were able to see Martie before she left this life for glory. May His strength be yours.
Mom,
You will be missed so very much.
Your thirst to know God could not be satiated. Your desire to grow closer to Him was a fire that we could not quench. In your ever growing desire to know, love and serve God we found comfort, purpose and direction. Of all those in our family, you saw the truths of God quickly and grabbed hold of the truth you found. You were such a comfort to me in your pursuit for God. Your ear was a plum line for His truth; when you heard something of our loving Savior, in the scripture, and it brought clarity to who He is, you doubled your pursuit for Him.
Your search was so great that we were unable to manage it and He had to call you to Himself.
You will be missed and I’m unsure if we will ever find comfort from our loss.
The only comfort we have is that you will have already prepared us warm quilts, an amazing banquet of delightful food and your heartwarming smile when we enter the dwelling God has prepared for us.
May His great name be magnified and glorified in the world that He created according to His will. May He establish His kingdom, during our lives and during our days and during the life of all the house of Israel, speedily and at a near time. Amen
Let His great Name be blessed forever and to all eternity. Blessed, praised, glorified, exalted, extolled and honored, magnified and lauded be the Name of the Holy One. Blessed is He. Though He is high above all the blessings and hymns, praises and consolations, which are uttered in this world.
Amen
Condolences to both the Gorton and Turner families. Wishing you strength in the days ahead.
Very very sorry to learn of this – my deepest sympathies to Leigh and the family.
Jim Schwan
Leigh, sorry to read of Marties passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure Martha welcomed her with open arms
Sincere condolences to the Gorton and Turner families.
Dear Leigh and family,Your precious wife Martie I remember so fondly as she stood out among the crowd of believers with a warm smile and glow of pure love for the brethren.
I can see he standing next to Jesus as He awaits our return to Him and she greets us once again in our heavenly home.As is her best, she is about her Father’s business for eternity.
We miss her now but, clung yo the glorious promise of seeing her forever.
I am very sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Love to you all!
Sincere condolences to her brother, Milo and the Gorton Family.
So sorry to hear of Marty’s passing. So many fond memories of being Classmates at Livonia. Thinking of you Leigh and family at this difficult time.
dear Leigh and family, My heart goes out to you and your loved. ones.This is a sad time when we lose someone that we look up to. Her smiles when she would listen to comfort you with your problems. She will be missed but I know she is in a happy place with the Lord. God bless and comfort all of you. In Jesus’ name, Jean Pagano & family
Leigh and family… we are so sorry for your loss. Our loss is Heavens gain. I can see Martie up there singing with the angels. Praying for you and your family, but knowing “When we all get together, what a day of rejoicing that will be!”
I will miss her smile and needlework expertise. I am so very sorry for your great loss Leigh and family.
To All of Martie’s Family. We are saddened to hear of Martie’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all. We are sending Prayers wrapped in hugs. Rest In Peace My Friend, until we meet again.
So so very sorry…I worked with Marti ar C&F for about a week…we had a great time…I loved her love of family and the kids..sending hugs…
My deepest sympathies to your family. Years ago, I was grateful to know Martie and your family through Martha Turner and the Foster Grandparent program I wish you peace and healing.
I’m so so sorry for your loss Marty was a great person keep all the memories close to your heart diedre embling williams
Ben, Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother… She was always a pleasant woman, my condolences to you and your family.
Leigh , I’m so sorry to hear of Martie’s passing . Please know I’m thinking of you and your family at this time…
So sorry to hear about Marty’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Martie, you fought the good fight for so many weeks, only giving up after being able to hear and feel the touch of Leigh and Kevin for two brief visits on Friday and Saturday. Then The Lord called you home on Sunday. You are/were a special gift from God- always doing for and giving to others- but never in the spotlight. Now you have a new, healthy body in a beautiful paradise. We miss you already.
Thank you Kevin and Timaris for all you did for Leigh and Martie, and the supporting roles from Ben and Tracy, in spite of satan’s interference in all of your lives. Thanks, too, for ALL the many family and friends who prayed for Martie, Leigh, their children and grandchildren. What a support group! They still need your prayers.
Love, Jerry and Deanna
Leigh and family, our sincere sympathy at this time of great loss. Martie was a beautiful person. Her memories will always be remembered. Peace and love. Bruce and Rose Booher ?
So sorry for your loss, Leigh. I regret never getting your wrestling picture to her. God Bless you all.
May Gods peace be with the family. Martie and I were good friends in school. I am sure she will be in the presence of our Lord and we will see her again one day.
Martie was always doing for others, family, friends, church – not in a “showy” way, but in her own quiet manner, and serving her Lord. She is/was a truly beautiful person. Her many talents will be missed.
I am so glad Kevin and Leigh were able to be with her for two visits before the Lord called her home. I believe she fought for those visits.
I thank Kevin and Timaris, Ben and Tracy for all they did for Martie and Leigh during those many weeks, even amid satan’s many attacks. Thanks, too, for ALL the many family and friends who prayed for Martie and Leigh.
Enjoy Heaven and your NEW and HEALED body, Martie. We miss you!
Love, Jerry and Deanna
Leigh, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the peace of God flood your heart as you consider what a gift she was to all who knew her… knowing that we will see her again.Kreag & Cathie Cotter
My sincere condolences to Milo and the Turner family.
My sincere condolences to Leigh and family.
Leigh,I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leigh, Family, Friends and Family in Christ
condolences for the loss of Martie. Let our hearts keepthe love and memories of her until with Christ we will be
together again.
So very sorry to lose Martie. She has always been involved with family functions, church functions and with her friends. She has been my brother Leigh’s constant companion and his strength thru thick and thin. We love you sister. Lynn and Carolyn