Vincent Frank Anthony Martino

You Never Said Goodbye

You never said I’m leaving

You never said goodbye

You were gone before I knew it

And only God knew why

A million times I needed you

A million times I cried

If love alone could have saved you

You never would have died

In life I loved you dearly

In death I love you still

In my heart you hold a place,

That no one could ever fill

It broke my heart to lose you

But you didn’t go alone

For part of me went with you

The day god took you home





I Made It Home

I just wanted to let you know I made it home

The journey wasn’t an easy one

But it didn’t take too long.

Everything is so pretty here

So white, so fresh, so new.

I wish that you all could close your eyes

And that you could see it too.

Please try not to be sad for me

Try to understand

God is taking care of me...

I’m in the shelter of his hands.

Here there is no sadness,

No sorrow and no pain.

Here there is no crying,

And I’ll never hurt again

Here it is so peaceful

When all the angels sing

I really have to go for now...

I’ve just got to try my wings.

OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY VINCENT, WE KNOW YOU’RE DANCING IN THE SKY, OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL,

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN,



LOVE MOM & DAD,SALLY & IAN



You Are
By John F. Conner


You are the waves that crash upon the shore

You are the wind that blows through trees

You are the golden sunset

You are the summer breeze

You are a child laughter

You are the birds that sing

You are autumn and winter

You are summer and you are spring

You are the golden sun

You are the moon and night

You are the green fields I roam

You are the stars that shine so bright

You are the air I breathe

You are my heart that breathes inside

You are every emotion I feel

You are love and hope and pride

You are everything

You are near yet oh so far

But everywhere I look

I know is where you are



I Never Left You
(John F Connor)

I watch you every day
I'm always very near
I know deep in your heart
You realize I am here

I watch you while you sleep
In your bed at home
I hear you when you speak to me
When you're on your own.

You cannot understand
The reason why I have gone
But I will never leave you
I'm always there to keep you strong.

Talk to me I hear you
Though you may not see
We share an unbroken bond
That will always be.

Death won't keep us apart
For our love is forever
Just remember me in your heart
And one day we will be together.

Live your life and live it full
Don't waste a single day
Remember I'm always with you
Every step of the way



Submitted for our beautiful boy by Mom (Shonaid) and Dad (Frank) with our Love and Prayers forever.


A Child Loaned

“I’ll lend you for a little time
A child of Mine.” He said.
“For you to love the while he lives
And mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven year
Or twenty-two or three
But will you, till I call him back
Take care of him for Me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You’ll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want the child to learn.
I’ve looked this wide world over
In my search for teacher’s true,
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes,
I have selected you;
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate Me when I come to call
And take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord, They will be done,
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
For the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness,
We’ll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we’ve known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.”

Vincent Frank Anthony Martino
August 8, 1986 – July 9, 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our precious Vincent, on Thursday July 9, 2020.
Vincent is forever loved and cherished by his Mom, Shonaid Stewart (Ian) and Dad, Frank Martino (Sally Wong), grandson of adoring,loving grandparents, Vince and Emilia Martino, of Toronto, Alex(predeceased) and Sheila Marr,fae Aberdeen, Scotland.
Vincent was a blessing upon us on Friday, August 8, 1986 (Mom’s birthday) and immediately started pushing our buttons from the get-go. He did not respond favourably to the command, ‘dinnae!’,or don’t!
Vincent shared many wonderful memories with his godfather Uncle Jack and Auntie Janice, his Canadian first cousins Andrew and Amanda, Auntie Phyllis and Auntie Clarette.
His family in Scotland dearly loved and adored our bairn. Godson of Lorraine MacLachan, great nephew of Norman and Gena Manning (Graeme and David Manning). Predeceased by Uncle Sandy, loving nephew of Uncle Colin and Auntie Lynn, special first cousin of Lauren.Nephew of Brian and Sandra, cousin to Sarah and Stephen.Ian’s mother, Ingeborg Stewart, and the Stewart family will fondly remember him.
Vincent was born in Toronto, raised in Brampton, attended Fr. C.W. Sullivan, Cardinal Leger HS, Sheridan College and Ryerson University, graduating with honours in both college and university.
At six months old, Vincent visited his Granda Marr who, knowing his time left in this world was short, refused to let anyone else hug him, holding him lovingly, between numerous scoldings from Shona for feeding our wee bairn mince-and-tatties.
Our bairn enjoyed the company of his faithful companion Roxy in his first 12 years, from competing for sticks at age two, to comforting her in old age, with plenty of sleeps and play together in between. It was tradition for Roxy to greet Vincent on arrival and march him upstairs to Papa and Grandma’s den for hugs and kisses.
Vincent and his Mom enjoyed singing in the car together and dancing together at home to Euro Dance ’95 and similar tracks of that era. During his Fabio stage, early 2000’s, he rocked the ponytail, requiring endless maintenance by Mom. His “Pops” and Vincent competed,as a team, annually in hockey pools at Dad’s work as a formidable combo. On the long weekly rides between cities, or mid-week games and practices, Vincent and his Dad chatted much about life and love.
Known for his kind, polite and gentle manner outside of sports arenas and fields, Vincent was a competitive football (soccer) and hockey player. During his formative years, Vincent played in the Humber Valley hockey association and was assistant captain on the 1998 city champions. Vincent adored that Papa and Grandma, and Uncle Norman and Aunt Gena,were often present during his playing days, as “official team grandparents”. He continued to play men’s league football in his adult years as a goaltender. His Papa and Vincent enjoyed spending time together watching and discussing a variety of sports.
Vincent lived ‘in the moment’ throughout his life. If there was party or event, he had to be there.Typically, there was colour and flash to his wardrobe. He had a vault of a memory bank, recalling everything even back to very early childhood. He wore his heart out on his sleeve for all to see.
Vincent had early exposure to the business world between ages sixteen to twenty-two, as a “child of Trimark”, gaining knowledge, skills and experience that were invaluable assets when he joined Lowe’s Canada for nine years after university.
Vincent was a poignant, beautiful writer who gifted family and friends with touching letters, cards and poems. His greatest wish and hope was a family of his own, and a dog.
Shona and Frank are grateful for the outpouring of support from Vincent’s vast circle of friends, his former co-workers, and our extended families.Sincere thanks to the Wong family for their love and emotional support.
Special thanks to Sally, Ian, Vincent’s grandparents, and Rev. Paul Begin for their love, guidance and comfort.
Until we meet again, OUR sweet precious bairn, Vincent.We will carry you in our hearts forever and draw upon the countless joyful memories you gave us.
Our Angel, We will Love you Always, Mom and Dad.
Chan eil Vincent marbh ach a 'cadal
Vincent non emorto ma dorme
A private family service was held in the chapel of the Ward Funeral Home 2035 Weston Road, Weston, on Tuesday July 14, 2020, followed by cremation. Please visit Vincent’s Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com
In lieu of gracious gestures towards the family, you may wish to consider a donation to the charities dearest to Vincent’s heart, in his memory;The Anne Marie D’Amico Foundation in honour of his dear friend, or the Mental Health association of your choice.