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Saturday
16
March
Celebrating Martin's Life
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club
192 Prince Albert Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
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This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write. I’m shattered and heartbroken for Christa, Kael, Morgan, Kyle, Iona, and everyone who loved him.
Martin was one of my closest friends growing up. Although I left Halifax over twenty years ago, we remained good friends and reconnected whenever I returned to town. I enjoyed watching his family grow and thrive. Despite ups and downs, he always seemed to be in a good place with a loving and supportive family and a good group of friends who looked out for one another.
Martin and I bonded in junior high school—over thirty years ago now. Neither of us actually went to school much in those days, instead finding more enjoyment in our group of friends and getting up to (mostly) harmless mischief. We caused Maggie and my folks endless worry, but they cared for us and had faith that we would turn out alright in the end. I think we did.
Martin was an unusually compassionate and profoundly emotional soul. His spirituality was infectious. He turned me on to Buddhism. He and I traveled together to Nepal via Wales with his then girlfriend Claire. His father, Kurt, and brother, Kyle, also joined us on that trip. That trip changed my life, opening me up to a much larger worldview that ultimately influenced my choice to pursue anthropology as a career. Martin profoundly shaped the path my life has taken. I am deeply grateful to him for sharing that experience with me.
Although we could only reconnect every couple of years more recently, it was always easy to pick up right where we left off as if no time had ever passed. The last time I saw Martin was Canada Day (2023). I was briefly back in Halifax visiting my parents. He picked me up at their place, and we drove downtown. We hung out like we used to—we ate some food, had a few beers, and walked along the waterfront. We talked about what we’d been up to, how our kids were doing, our worries, and future plans. I talked him into painting my parent’s house (and he did an excellent job, by the way). He asked me to bring my kids next time so our families could hang out again. I promised him I would.
Martin—I’m grateful for that day. I got to hang out with you one last time. I’m sorry I didn’t see the depth of your pain. If only I had, maybe I could have done something more for you. If you only knew how much we would all miss you, I don’t think you would have left us so soon.
I love you, brother. I hope you are at peace.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Martin was one of the most beautiful souls and kindest men I’ve ever met. He was so open, honest, generous, loving, and good to his very core. He was humble and gracious, and made time for everyone he encountered. He was a true gem and a gift to this world. I am forever grateful to have known him, learned from him, and will always love and miss him. May you rest peacefully at long last, Marty. ❤️
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Christine Benoit posted a condolence
Thursday, March 14, 2024
My deepest condolences to Christa, the Kids and his entire family, he will truly be missed by so many.
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chris sabean posted a condolence
Thursday, March 14, 2024
My condolences to everyone that was fortunate enough to meet Martin.
In 1990 i was walking through the mcdonald’s parking lot on quinpool road in Halifax NS when i recognized a kid by the name of Daks ( who was crippled and 14 years old) and i saw a large group of kids attempting to bully Daks and this is when i first met my good friend Martin. He was probably 5’4, 14 years old and trying to save Daks from getting assaulted by a group of 10older kids
Martin had his fists up and i interjected as i was 2 years older and the other kids knew me so they went away.
At this time i realized Martin was different and his moral compass was always good even if it was at his own determent. We had become close friends over the years and even lived together for 6 months in Vancouver. Martin was my best man when i got married at a justice of peace’s house as neither my wife at the time and i wanted to tell anyone we were getting married and Martin could keep a wicked secret .
Martin even gave me my first blazer( that his mother Maggie gave him) for my first job interview at Cafe Ole ( later known as the Pavilion all ages club, which i evantually got Martin a job there as a doorman/ bouncer when i left to Bermuda( where i still am today). Martin came to Bermuda in 2001 and I was fortunate enough to go to his wedding also.
Martin has also been a key part of my upbringing and just one cool dude.
I think if Martin were tell me something today from what occurred in his life he would say make sure everyone around you is ok and if you are fortunate enough they will also make sure you are ok.
I have had many people pass in my life. but no one until Martin that i can say made a true difference in my upbringing and the fortunate life that i live today.
If you are reading this message just call someone and ask them how they are doing, listen to them, smile with them, have a coffee with them and think about them.
I know Martin and i know he wants the best for everyone. He was always a wonderful person to me and i am proud to say i was a friend of Martin Schauffhauser.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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