Peacefully, on September 8, 2018 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Valerie Brennan. Loving father of Gillian (Larry), Michael (Sherri-Lynn), Paul (Sylvie) and Alison (Frederic). Proud grandfather of Amanda, Nicholas, Jean-Philippe, Emily, Andrew, Jason, Ian, Jeremy and Sarah. He is also survived by his sister Anne Williams. He was educated as a mechanical engineer in England and ended his career as a senior executive with Transport Canada. Visitation will be held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Friday, September 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 22 at 10:30 a.m. in Beechwood’s Sacred Space. The family would like to thank the Rockliffe Retirement Residence staff for the excellent care Martin received until the end. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson Canada would be appreciated.