Peacefully surrounded by his family at VON Sakura House, Woodstock on Friday, March 13, 2015 in his 79th year. Dearly beloved husband of Evelyn (Dewar). Loving dad of Mary Ellen (Frank), Wayne (Sandra), Teresa (Tom), Francine (Rick), Barbara (Paul) and Anna Marie. Dear step-father of Terry, Rick, Barbara, Trudy (Ross), Steve (Shelley). Cherished grandpa of 20 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Anna Marie, Joan (John), Agnes (Doug), Mike (Marlene), Bob (Henrietta), Pauline (Ahmad) and Paul. Martin was predeceased by his parents Phillip and Mary Kirwin, his brothers Patrick and Bill and his mother-in-law Edith Hawkins. Friends will be received at the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll Sunday 7-9 pm and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church 131 Thames Street North, Ingersoll on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 11am Fr. Gilbert Simard presider. Spring interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial donations to VON Sakura House or Alexandra Hospital Foundation (cheques accepted) would be appreciated.