Mark passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 3, 2014 at the age of 59 years. He was born in New Westminster, BC on August 2, 1954. He was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy in 1973 and his father, Percy in 2004. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Wilma Beddington. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Skye (Danielle) and Clayton; his granddaughter, Kessa; twin sister, Maureen Braun (Ralph); step-mother, Joan Russil; step-brother, Curtis (Shirley); step-sister, Shaunda (Melvin); many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, god-children and friends. We would like to thank all our friends and family for their support this past month. A special thanks to all of Mark’s co-workers and School District 63 as well as the nurses on the 6th floor acute care at Victoria General Hospital and the nurses and staff in the Cardiovascular Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital, especially Dr. Fedoruk and all the doctors who cared for Mark.
A Celebration of Mark’s life will be held at Bayside Middle School, 1101 Newton Place, Brentwood Bay, BC at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria Hospital Foundation, Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) or Operation Trackshoes Society. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com.
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Wilma and family; Maureen/Ralph and family; our deepest sympathy for your profound loss of Mark. May you feel some comfort from the many happy memories in the pages of your memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Wilma, to you and your family, I want to say how very sorry I am to hear of Mark’s passing. I will always remember his smile, his kind heart and the beautiful way he spoke of you and your sons.
Charlyne, former RN in Pain Clinic
To: Wilma & Family
Ralph & Maureen & Family
We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Mark.
We share your memories, and will always remember him.
Your Sister Carol
Dear Kessa and Wilma, I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Lean on your family and the beauty of your memories. xoxo
Dear Wilma, Skye and Clayton:
We will always remember Mark for his kindness, hospitality and wonderful sense of humour. He always made us feel so at home and special when we shared an occasional visit. So sorry for your loss. It is a loss to all who knew him; we all have very good memories of a very special guy. Please know how much we care and sending our love and support across the miles. Kessa – it was always so evident how much your grandpa loved you. Cherish the memories and the legacy he leaves behind for you. Maureen and Ralph – what a great relationship you had as brother and sister/brother-in-law. May you be at peace remembering the great times you shared. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dear Wilma and family:
Such a lovely photo of Mark. I know you will miss him terribly and in those moments also remember the wonderful ones that you have shared for all of those years. He most certainly had a presence and could always make us smile. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Dear Wilma, Clayton and Skye…you cannot rationalize such a sad and unexpected event…all you can do is hold tight to the wonderful memories and each other at such a difficult time, finding solace in the extreme love of family, friends and even strangers, who care and can hold you up. Mark seemed invincible…I’m so sorry for your enormous loss.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Mark will be missed and forever remembered by all who knew him. With sympathy, Sandra and Don Peebles
Dear Wilma & Family,
Such a beautiful picture of Mark. Exactly how we remember him and always will. Our hearts go out to all of you at this difficult time.
Hope & Colin Funk
Maureen, Ralph & family:
Our thoughts & prayers
deb