Gary Vincent MARTIN

MARTIN, Gary Vincent MARTIN, Gary Vincent - Halifax Regional Police, Retired. 54, Bedord, passed away February 10, 2008, in the Palliative Care Unit, VG Site, QEII. He was the son of the late Albert and Marjorie Martin. Gary served with the HRP for 26 years before moving on as manager of the Community Response Team, and later became the City Councillor for District 21, Bedford. He was an active member of his community. Gary served on numerous committees, sports teams and volunteer initiatives. Gary enjoyed life to the fullest and touched the hearts of everyone he met. He enjoyed motorcycling, hockey, ball, and his Toronto Maple Leafs, but most of all, he loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Darlene (Conrad); daughters, Cynthia Bernasky (John), Dartmouth; Christa Martin (Aubrie), Ottawa; Candace Martin, Bedford; sister, Annamarie Hatcher (Bruce), Sydney; grandson, Ryan Bernasky. He was predeceased by granddaughter, Bailey Foulkes. Visitation will be held in the Burnside Ramada, Burnside, on Thursday, February 14, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral in St. Mary's Basilica, Halifax, on Friday, February 15, at 10 a.m., Father Lloyd O'Neil officiating, assisted by Father Thomas Maybe. Private interment at a later date. Gary's family requests that people send stories about how Gary touched their lives. These will be used to help his grandchildren know what an amazing person he was. Please send to Martin Family c/o 1600 Bedford Highway, Suite 100-441, Bedford, NS B4A 1E8. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Gary Martin Endowment Fund, c/o Bedford United Church, 1200 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS B4A 1C3.