It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark on Friday, October 11, 2019 after his short battle with cancer.

He leaves behind his 3 sons Carter, Riley and Nick. Loving son of Frieda and the late Paul Sr.. Cherished Brother to Dorothy (John) Floris, Paul (Sheryl) and Melissa (John) Bashford. Beloved Uncle to Lynda (Mike), Greg (Trisha), Jamie (Whitney), Kevin (Sirena), Shaelyn, Taryn (Nathan), Devon, Ryan, Dayna, and Great Uncle to Mackenzie, Jordyn, Conor, Lucy, Sydney, Vaughn, Malakai, Isaiah and Peyton. He will be dearly missed by his friends, colleagues at the City of St. Catharines as well as his team mates from Hockey on Saturday nights. Mark is predeceased by his father Paul Sr. and sister Barbie. Mark loved to cook gourmet meals, woodworking, hockey, hiking and basketball, especially the Raptors. In accordance with Mark’s wishes, cremation and a funeral have taken place.

In honour of Mark, please go out and donate some blood or if you are not able please donate to the Canadian Blood Services St. Catharines. On-Line Guest Book – www.georgedartefuneralhome.com