(Ned) Passed away peacefully at his home in Houston, British Columbia after a courageous battle with cancer on May 15, 2008 at the age of 58. With his loving family at his bedside, his best friend, wife Lois; his children: Kim, Shawn and Kerri-Lynn, his brothers and sisters and long time friends, The Gilroys. Ned will be lovingly remembered by those he left behind and his Spirit and Love of Life will continue on through all those who loved him. He will be dearly missed by Lois, Kim, Shawn and Kerri-Lynn. His grandchildren: Kayla, Chase, Wyatt and Jersey. Brothers: Bill (Shirley), Andy (Nadine), Mike (Ruby), John (Sharon), Maurice (Wanda), Tony (Brenda) and Rick. Sisters: Anna, Loll (Mike), Marg (Doug), Nell, Agnes (Eric), Eileen and Bridgie (Jason). His brothers and sisters-in-law, who were like family to him: David (Peg), Irene, Brian (Regina), Harold (Madonna), Marguerite, Jean (Eugene), Pat, Annette (Gary), Bernadette (Gerard), Teri (Al) and Rick. Also, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Ned has been reunited with his parents: Bride and Andrew Martin, brother Alex and sister Bridget and parents-in-law: Rita and Patrick Barry. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral service to take place Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 2 p.m., St. Anne's Church, Dunville.