I do not know if anyone was in contact with Ron Martell who started the web site The Martell Family Project, he passed away in October. He was a kind, helpful person. His Martell family is from the Main a Dieu area of Cape Breton. Julie Cote Obituaries (10/31/08)Martell: Ronald Gordon Passed away peacefully at the Cowichan District Hospital with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Born in Vancouver BC on November 16, 1942. Predeceased by his father Gordon Martell, step father Wilfred Martell, mother and father in law Patrick and Bridget Hogan; and brother in law Ken Wright. Lovingly remembered by his family; wife of 33 years Eileen; children; Jana (Kevin), Michael (Christine), Shiela; his mother Dorothy; grandchildren; Kyla, Rachael, Sean; sister Linda (Pat) brother Wayne (Kathy) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many close friends. Prayers will be offered at St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church, 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan BC on Monday November 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Followed by a Mass for Christian Burial on Tuesday November 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Interment to take place in Mountain View Cemetery on Somenos Road, Duncan BC. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorial remembrances may be made in the form of a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be offered at hwwallacecbc.com. 149321 Vancouver Island