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 was held Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 2 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, Dunville.
When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room -
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared -
Miss me... but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
And each must go alone -
It’s part of the Master’s plan.
I step to road - to home.
So when you are lonely and sick at heart,
Go to friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me... but let me go.