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McFARLANE, Mark Douglas
A recent study found that friends who playfully insult each other are 300% more honest and loyal. If that is true, Mark Douglas McFarlane aka Lips, was unwaveringly honest and loyal right till the end.
He was the kind of guy who could turn any situation into a comedy show. You’d be minding your own business, and suddenly, you’d find yourself the star of his latest joke. No one was safe from his quick wit. But when he was in good health, he was also the guy who’d help you shingle a roof, lend you money, put up drywall, or even help you move that ridiculously heavy piano.
Sure, sometimes his teasing went a bit too far, but the twinkle in his blue eyes when he thought he was being absolutely hilarious made it impossible to stay mad at him. You’d could be fuming one moment, and the next, you’d be laughing so hard you couldn’t breathe.
The incredible group of friends who stuck by Mark and Mary over the last 10 years of his life as he struggled immensely with health issues is a testament to the true and loyal person that he was. Even though he might not have been the best at expressing his gratitude, it’s clear that he appreciated every bit of help and companionship. Those friends who lent a listening ear to Mary or gave her a much-needed break were invaluable, and their kindness didn’t go unnoticed.
It pained him to be forced to quit working after suffering kidney failure and ultimately starting dialysis. It was clear that he found joy and fulfillment in every aspect of his job, even the long, dirty days. His transition into a second career as a picker allowed him to channel his antique hoarding hobby into a business that gave him purpose again and helped fill his days. You could often find him puttering around in his old truck hunting treasures at garage sales, on the side of the road or at strangers’ houses should he see something that would prompt him to stop and see if they had anything interesting to sell. As a result, he leaves behind a house full of treasures to keep Mary busy for the foreseeable future.
He was frequent to repeat the quote; “you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family” and to him, his family consisted of those family members who were true, kind and loyal and the family of friends he created along the way. He will be missed by his wife Mary and their lively group of pups. Their life together was far shorter than anticipated and often did not go as planned, but they faced each setback head on with a lot of laughter and healthy dose of bickering. Mark was often quite a challenge, thankfully Mary has never been one to back down from a challenge.
Also survived by big brother Brian who he frequently tested with his antics in his younger years and his wife Penny who learned very quickly that Mark was going to be a handful. He leaves behind his nephew Kyle and wife Andrea as well as niece Krystal and her husband Ryan and six great-nieces: Charlotte, Ruby, Violet, April, Amira and Aurora with one more great-niece/nephew on the way.
While he stated that he did not believe in any form of afterlife, if there was one, he hoped to be reunited with his parents, Harold and Florence (Leis) along with the many friends that left this world far too soon.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Gangji and Nurse Cindy at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton for their exceptional care of Mark and their patience with his humor over the last decade. Your dedication and kindness made a significant difference in his life, and we are deeply grateful for your support.
At Mark’s request there will be no funeral, and he opted to be donated in hopes that someone may benefit in the future from what they learn from studying him.
Should you choose, donations can be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada or St. Joseph’s Hospital Renal Transplant Unit.
Mark McFarlane may have left this world, but his laughter and spirit will forever echo in our hearts. Rest easy and finally free from pain and suffering.
Personal condolences and donation information can be placed on the funeral home website at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg.
2025
Death notice for the town of: Plattsville, Province: Ontario
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