Jonathan Martyn

Martyn, Jonathan of Sparta passed at home, Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 44. Dearly loved son of John and Sally (Smith) Martyn and dear brother of John Philip Martyn (Margaret Miller) and Andrew Edmund Hunter Martyn (Rose). Dear uncle of Jaclyn and Ryan. Beloved grandson of the late Harold and Luella Martyn and Edward and Helen Smith. Loved nephew and cousin of the many Martyn and Smith relatives. Jonathan was born in St. Thomas on October 29, 1980. He was a writer and journalist.

A celebration of Jonathan’s life will be held at the Sparta Church Museum, 6073 Quaker Road, Sparta on Friday, July 4^, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with burial of his ashes to follow in Sparta South Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to the Sparta Historical Society. Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas in charge of arrangements.