Licensed Staff

All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.

Ian Martyn, Funeral Director/owner Email: imartyn@martynfh.com Office Phone: 705-472-8810 (North Bay) or 705-744-7400 (Mattawa) Ian is a proud fifth generation funeral director in the Martyn family. He was born in North Bay in 1965 to Anne and the late George Martyn. Ian is married to Jody Sloan, also a funeral director, and together they have two sons and two daughters; Zachary, Jacob, Sloan and Rowan. Ian graduated from West Ferris Secondary School and went on to graduate from the Funeral Service Education Program at Humber College. In 1990, after five years of practical experience in funeral service in Toronto, Ian joined the family business. He has served as the President of the Northeastern Ontario Funeral Service Association, is an active member of St. Andrew’s United Church, the North Bay Rotary Club, has volunteered with Big Brothers and is an associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #23. Ian is a true "canoe-head" and outdoor enthusiast, who loves adventure and spending time with his family.

Kirk Elliott, Funeral Director Email: kelliott@martynfh.com Office Phone: 705-472-8810 (North Bay) or 705-744-7400 (Mattawa) Born and raised in New Liskeard, Ontario. Kirk married Sue Jemmett (formerly of New Liskeard) in 1979. They reside in North Bay and have two daughters Shauna & Ashley. Kirk has been licensed since 1977. He is a long time member of the Martyn funeral home staff, and is very active in funeral service. He served as Past President of the Ontario Funeral Service Association in 1997-1998, and is a former Chairman of the Public Awareness Committee of OFSA in which he participated in the development and implementation of the largest media campaign ever conducted by the association. Kirk was elected and served on the Board of Funeral Services of Ontario. Kirk is an active member of the United Church, volunteering on several church committees. With a keen interest in woodworking, he has spent several years expanding his woodworking skills.

Jody Sloan-Martyn, Funeral Director Email: jmartyn@martynfh.com Office Phone: 705-472-8810 (North Bay) or 705-744-7400 (Mattawa) Jody graduated from Widdifield Secondary School before graduating with honours from the Funeral Service Education Program at Humber College, Toronto. She apprenticed with Martyn Funeral Home from 1997-98. For the next couple of years she was employed with Giffen-Mack Funeral Home in Toronto before returning to her hometown of North Bay. Jody has varied and extensive experience in funeral service, having worked with many multi-cultural faiths. She also spent many years working for her family's funeral transfer service and monument company. Jody has had training in Perinatal Bereavement, and is the Co-ordinator of the "Continuing Care" program for Martyn Funeral Home families. She has served as a volunteer on the Bereavement Committee for Near North Palliative Care Network, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, and always looks forward to organizing her team for the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life. Jody is married to Ian Martyn, also a funeral director. She is a very proud and busy mom to son Jacob, daughters Sloan & Rowan, and step-son Zachary!

Mac Bain, Funeral Director Email: mbain@martynfh.com Office Phone: 705-472-8810 (North Bay) or 705-744-7400 (Mattawa) Mac was born in Callander to the late Don and Ruth Bain. In 1991 he married Debbie Minor (formerly of Mattawa). They reside in North Bay  and their daughter Tegan attends Canadore College. His step daughter Jamie and grandchild Malikai, Taiya and Mia also live in North Bay. Mac graduated from West Ferris Secondary School in 1982, and went on to study Funeral Service Education at Humber College in Toronto. After graduation from Humber in 1985, Mac joined the staff at Martyn Funeral Home, where he had apprenticed the year before. Mac is a third term Councilor (elected 2003) and sits as a member of the Engineering and Works Committee of Council. Mac is the Past-Chair of the North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit, Past - President of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, a director on the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority and was the former Chair of the North Bay Hydro Distributing Company. Mac is he is a member of the North Bay Masonic Lodge # 420 and the Rorab Shrine Club in North Bay. He really enjoys time with his wife, daughters and grandchildren, golfing, home improvement projects and vacations away with his wife!

Amy Doyle, Funeral Director Email: adoyle@martynfh.com Office Phone: 705-472-8810 Amy Doyle Office Phone: 1-705-472-8810 Amy was born in Hamilton, Ontario, the daughter of John Doyle (Sheryl) and the late Darlene (nee Skinulis) Doyle.  She graduated as Valedictorian from French River District Secondary School in 1999.  Amy began her career in funeral service at Park Lawn Cemetery, Crematorium & Mausoleum in Sudbury where she became a licenced Cremation Operator, and worked for 6 years before deciding to go back to school to study Funeral Services Education at Humber College in Toronto.  She completed her apprenticeship at Martyn Funeral Home in 2008, and after graduating from the Funeral Service Education program in 2009, she joined the Martyn Funeral Home staff.  In the fall of 2009, Amy received the Northeastern Ontario Funeral Service Association Award.  She enjoys playing baseball, volleyball and spending time with her family and friends.