Obituary for
Mark Parkinson
PARKINSON MARK
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather in his 65th year. Mark passed away at Hospice Wellington after a long and difficult battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018. Mark will be missed by his loving wife and best friend Ana of 42 years, by his family, Paul, Amanda & Jason and Katie. Proud and fun-loving grandfather to Hailey, Madalyn, Aliyah, Scarlett and Austin.
Dear son of the late Robert and Beatrice Parkinson of Sheffield, England. Beloved brother to Cheryl (Philip), John (Marian), Steve (Christine) and Simon. Brother-in-law to Marino Pippo (Gaile). Fondly remembered by many relatives and friends in Canada, England and Australia
Mark enjoyed the outdoors and especially watching thunderstorms, loved to sail, play cards, travel, watch soccer with friends and was an avid reader. He spent time with his grandchildren, teaching them about his passion for gardening, nature and bird watching. Mark’s quick wit and zest for life will be greatly missed by family and friends but he will remain forever in our hearts.
Mark made quite an impact on the community as a member and instructor of the Guelph Community Boating Club since 1987, and also of the Guelph Power and Sail Squadron since 1998 and became an Honorary Commodore of GCBC. Also a member of the Tai Chi group from Knox Presbyterian Church. He was an executive and advocated for the Prostate Cancer Canada Network.
Cremation has taken place. Please join the family for a Celebration of Life to be held at the Puslinch Community Centre on October 28th, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Donations can be made to the Waterloo-Wellington Prostate Cancer Group or Hospice Wellington.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mark
Parkinson 1953 2018.
Décès pour la Ville: Guelph, Province: Ontario
