Ernestine Martin, dedicated court employee

Ernestine Martin, 77, of Wilmington, peacefully passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at 8:30 p.m.

Ernestine is survived by her son, Shaun Gale; her sister, Robertine M. Cale; her niece, Kristen Cale of Florida; her nephew, Bernard (Jerry) Cale of Texas; her aunt, Roberta Danials; a host of cousins; and her cherished friends, Barbara Leatherberry, Claudette Carr and Linda Royer.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Preston Gale; her mother and father, Kathryn and Robert Martin Jr.; and her brother, Robert Martin III.

Ernestine dedicated over 35 years of service to the State of Delaware, working in the Superior Court system. She earned a bachelor's degree from Bennett College and a master's degree from University of Pittsburgh. In her role, she interviewed convicted individuals, researched the law, and wrote legal briefs for sentencing judges.

Services will be private.