We regret to advise of the death of Francis Patrick "Frank" Martin, formerly of Ketch Harbour, NS, in Halifax on 3 May, 2008 at the age of 83.

Educated at College Street School, St. Mary's College and Nova Scotia Technical College, he received his degree in electrical engineering. A former employee of Maritime Tel and Tel, Frank retired as Supervisor Engineer. He served 15 years in the Militia with 30^th Field Squadron RCE.

Visitation will be held in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, on Wednesday, May 7, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica on Thursday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m. Internment will take place in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Ketch Harbour. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Palliative Care, 1278 Tower Rd., Halifax NS B3H 2Y9, or a charity of your choice.