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Mark Leonard Graves
1966-2024
Mark Leonard Graves
– 58, of Kentville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday,
June 21, 2024, following a brave and courageous battle with pancreatic
cancer. Mark returned to Kentville from Sault Ste. Marie to be
surrounded by the love of family and friends in his final days. Born
on the 13th day of March, 1966 in Kentville, he was the 13th child of
James «Jim» and Mona (Gee) Graves. Mark was a kind and
loving person who was friends with everyone he knew. It would be
difficult to find anyone with a bad word to be said about Mark, he was
loved by all. He enjoyed fishing, taking long walks and
hiking. Mark was happiest by the water, especially on a beach, by the
ocean. He especially enjoyed Sandy Banks and Long Beach. Mark is
survived by his siblings, William «Billy» (Sandy), Berwick;
Josephine «Josie» Swinamer (Norman – deceased),
Kentville; Mary (Charles) Tidswell, Vancouver; Barbara
«Barb» Thorne (John – deceased), Halifax; Anthony
«Tony» (Chris – deceased), Kentville; Andrew
«Andy» (Charlene), Kentville; Steven (Crystal), Kentville;
Mona Graves, Canning; Adam (Cathy), Kentville; special friend and
extended family member, Kim Smith (Scott Adams), Coldbrook; step
children, Jeff, Dustin, Cody and Colby; special nephew (raised like a
brother), Rodney «Rod» (Sue) Graves, Kentville; many nieces,
nephews, great nieces, great nephews, extended family and friends. In
addition to his parents, he was predeceased by siblings, Peter, Linda
(John – deceased) Burgess and David, a niece, Cathy and
nephews, Shane and Nick. The family wishes to express their sincere
appreciation to Mark’s doctors, nurses and caregivers in Ontario (his
case worker, Joanna, who worked hard at getting him transferred; Dr.
Booth and Dr. Dawson, who treated him with much compassion and did
everything they could to make sure his wish of being with his family
were met and his favorite nurses, Celeste and Laura, who were won over
by his charm. Thanks also to Hope Air for assisting in getting Mark
home, to the family in Ontario, Donna and Debbie for looking after
Mark and to Adam, Cathy, Kim and Megan for making the trip to Ontario
and for making every effort to get Mark home and a special thank you
to the doctors, nurses, caregivers and staff at Valley Hospice for
allowing Mark to pass with dignity and to be surrounded by those he
loves. Cremation has taken place and there will be no
visitation by request. A memorial gathering and reception to celebrate
Marks life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in the
Meadowview Community Centre. Thank you to the Meadowview community for
your endless love and support during this difficult time. Donations in
memory may be made to Hope Air or the Valley Hospice Foundation.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral
Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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