Mark Tingley
1956-2019
Mark Stephen Tingley of Dorchester,
formerly of Colpitts Settlement and Berry Mills, passed away
peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2019, on his own terms, with his
family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with
cancer.
Born August 3, 1956 in Moncton, Mark was
the youngest child of the late Ivy Rita (Mesheau) and James Arthur
Tingley. He spent his early years on the family farm in Colpitts
Settlement before moving just down the road to the Davis Road where he
created his own farm. His schooling began in the one-room school in
Colpitts Settlement and included graduation from Salisbury High
School, and NBCC Moncton, Business Administration. After barely
surviving an industrial accident, he re-trained in computers at
Eastern College, using his new skill and his love of farming as
Manager of Southeastern Farmers Cooperative Store for many
years.
Mark was happiest in the outdoors with a
shovel or a hammer in his hand. He was the master of recycling a pile
of dirt, stones, or used lumber. Each place he lived became a showcase
for his talent with flourishing flower beds accented with benches and
sheds he had envisioned from what most people considered garbage. Mark
enjoyed books, history, and a good joke.
Mark’s humour and kind heart
will be missed. He is survived by his five children, Jessica Tingley,
Jason (JJ), Justin (Rebecca), Jeremmy, and Jacinda Tingley.
Also left to mourn him are his four-grandchildren, Kalina, Eirdrick,
Cradyck, and Bronwynne; his siblings, Gloria (Herbie) Jameson, Ralph
(Donna) Tingley, Joyce (Jerry) Quigley, Roger Tingley, Marilyn (Cyril)
Hall, Marlene (Bob) Hickman, and Janet Richard; as well as Kyle Lewis;
and many nieces and nephews.
Mark was predeceased by his parents, Ivy
and Jim; niece Nola Tingley Rourke; nephew, Jeffrey Hall;
sister-in-law, Bonita Tingley.
The family will receive relatives and
friends at The Salisbury Funeral Home (372-4800) on Sunday November
10, 2019 from 2 – 4 pm. If desired, memorials to the
Middle Cemetery or charity of your choice would be
appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mark Tingley 19562019..
Death notice for the town of: Salisbury, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick