MARTIN, Blair Joseph - 78 of Kingston, NS passed away peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton on Friday, September 26, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Born in Baie Ste. Anne, NB in 1936 he was a son of the late Edmond D. and Mina (McIntyre) Martin. After serving 22 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, he went on to serve with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. Dad was an avid New York Yankees and NASCAR fan. Surviving besides his loving wife of 59 years the former Carol Ann Collins are daughters Debra (Robert) Tremblay, Ottawa, Pauletta, Ontario, Belinda, Oromocto, NB, Shawna Melanson, Ottawa, Lisa (William) Tracey, Ottawa and Brenda (Dean) Awalt, Musquodoboit, NS; son Anthony, Ontario; sisters Elva (Guy) Savoie, Baie Ste. Anne, Irene (Yvon) Gingras, Moncton and Loretta (Elphage) Sippley, Baie Ste. Anne; brother Hilarion, Baie Ste. Anne; son-in-law, David Hudock, Ottawa; 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter Laura and grandsons Christopher and Michael; son-in-law, Matthew Billard. He will be greatly missed by his little dog "Mikey". By request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. An online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com "We will keep you in our hearts until we meet again"