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David Christopher Martin passed away peacefully Saturday, May 14 from Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. He was 78 years old.

David is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Dianne Martin, his five children Victoria Jean, Laura Rose, Daniel James, Teresa Angela and Sherry Ann, and his two stepchildren Barry, and Dawn. He will be deeply missed by his eight grandchildren: Patricia, Katherine Joshua, Jessica, Erin, Emily, Nakita and Luke. David will be profoundly missed by his English cousin Joan, her sons and families. David will be deeply missed by other friends and family including Dave and Jenny, Tangela and others.

Born November 15, 1937 David was the only son of Doris Rose Salmon, Walthamstow, England and Daniel Victor Martin of Penetangyishene, Ontario. Predeceased by his son in law Richard (Sherry) David was a creative artistic man, full of love for the great outdoors, wildlife, Mother Nature and adventure. He loved to paint and draw; tinker with old antique vehicles, build model planes trains and cars; explore the globe to meet new people and see new sights. He enjoyed baseball, and hockey and a good cold beer. He had a fondness for cooking, and a natural green thumb for herb gardening. He dedicated his career to humanity, in the field of law enforcement and corrections. He saw hope in all humanity, and had a very big heart for the downtrodden and wayward life travellers. He had a strong sense of justice and fairness which won him many friends throughout his life. He will be lovingly remembered by many.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to made a donation to Multiple Myeloma:

www.myelomacanada.ca/en/default.htm

Any donation in David’s memory will be greatly appreciated.

There will be a celebration of David’s life on Thursday, May 26th, 2016, from 2-5pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Mount Benson Branch #256, 1630 E. Wellington Rd. in Nanaimo, British Columbia.



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