Click on the Condolences link to the left to send your thoughts to the family. Marty Dobbin June 4, 1956 - July 11, 2009

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Marty Dobbin of Whitehorse, Yukon passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Whitehorse General Hospital at the age of 53. Marty was born June 4th, 1956 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. His career serving the public for over 20 years from coast to coast included his service to Yukoners in the capacity of Fire Marshal, to Nova Scotians as Deputy Fire Marshal and to Ontarians in St. Catharines as Fire Inspector, Local Assistant to the Fire Marshal and as Building Inspector. In his spare time he treasured working with wood, sketching, reading, golfing and hiking with his dogs. Marty had a passion for every aspect of life as seen in his second to none sense of humour and thirst for knowledge. He always saw the good in everyone and in every situation, never passing judgement.

Marty is predeceased by parents William and Fay Dobbin. He is survived by his wife Dianne, sons Nathan (Katie) and Ryan (Leeanne) of Niagara Falls, brother Wade (Faye) of Toronto, Uncle Lee Richardson (Donna) of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, sister-in-law Kim James, his beloved German Shepherds, Zeus and Sarra and many dear friends including Kevin, Mike, Jack, Clive, Bob, Sue and Jim. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held at Heritage North Funeral Home, 412 Cook Street, on Thursday, July 23rd from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, and on Friday, July 24th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral procession and service will be held on Saturday, July 25. The procession will start at 3:15 pm at Second Avenue and Hanson Street. It will proceed past the Yukon Government Main Administration Building and up Hawkins Street to Fourth Avenue, ending at the High Country Inn. The Funeral Service will take place at the High Country Inn Convention Centre at 4:00 pm. A reception will follow.