(1939-2014) It is with deep sadness the family of Martin Walsh announce his passing after a courageous battle with dementia and cancer at the L. A. Miller Center Palliative Care Unit on Mon. Oct 20, 2014. Predeceased by his parents Mary Ellen and Pius Walsh, in laws Mary and Ishmael Davis, brothers Pius and Peter, sisters Madonna Hann (Austin Sr) and Mary Hayes (Gus), and sister in law Florence Howse (Tom). Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 50 years, Katie, sons Gerard (Andrea), John (Wendy), daughters Susan Guiney (Billy) and Carolyn Shannahan (Paul), Grandchildren, Kathleen, Jason, Christopher, Marcus and Todd Walsh, Carrie and Katie Guiney, Martina and Luke Shannahan and his sisters Theresa Stewart and Marguerite Kennedy. Also leaving a large circle of nieces, nephews, family, friends and his former co-worker friends at Marine Atlantic where he worked for many years. Resting at Fahey's Funeral Home, Fermeuse Wed Oct 22 and Thurs Oct 23 2-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church Cape Broyle 10 am Fri Oct 24. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Cape Cemetery. Thank you to everyone who helped with Dad's care throughout his illness. Dad you will always be cherished in our memories and our hearts.