Mark passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 3, 2014 at the age of 59 years.  He was born in New Westminster, BC on August 2, 1954.  He was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy in 1973 and his father, Percy in 2004.  Mark is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Wilma Beddington. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Skye (Danielle) and Clayton; his granddaughter, Kessa; twin sister, Maureen Braun (Ralph); step-mother, Joan Russil; step-brother, Curtis (Shirley); step-sister, Shaunda (Melvin); many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, god-children and friends. We would like to thank all our friends and family for their support this past month.  A special thanks to all of Mark’s co-workers and School District 63 as well as the nurses on the 6th floor acute care at Victoria General Hospital and the nurses and staff in the Cardiovascular Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital, especially Dr. Fedoruk and all the doctors who cared for Mark.

A Celebration of Mark’s life will be held at Bayside Middle School, 1101 Newton Place, Brentwood Bay, BC at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2014.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria Hospital Foundation, Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) or Operation Trackshoes Society.  Condolences may be offered to the family below.

McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com.

  • Mary-Jo & Marty Winters

    Dear Willie, Skye, Clayton
    Maureen & Ralph….

    We were shocked and saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. I remember Mark fondly, many years at swim club practises at Centennial Pool in Riverside Park. Then working with Mark at Westsyde Pool. Fantastic dinners, shared wine and of course heated debates on many subjects!
    We visited Mark one summer after the Provincial Swim meet and left our son Matt with Mark, Mark lifeguarded our little fish while we visited Butchart Gardens….Matt couldn’t stop talking about how much fun he had with Mark.
    The world has lost a great guy.
    Our most sincere sympathies to your family. He will be missed.

  • Dawn sjodin-Hudson

    Wilma, Skye and Clay
    A huge hole has been left in your lives but he has not left you, he will be supporting you on the other side and will be there to greet you when it’s your time. Deepest sympathies from the Hudson’s

  • Adrian Shewchuk

    Dear Wilma, Maureen, Ralph and family,

    It saddened me so deeply to hear of Mark’s passing. He always made me smile. and laugh. I’ll truly miss that.
    Be strong Wilma, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family.

    with love, Adrian

  • Jackie & Chris Berkey

    Maureen and family – I can only say that we are deeply sorry for the loss of your brother. It is hard to comprehend his passing. I wish we could be there to share your grief & remember the good times. My memories of Mark are all good. The times we played together at your house, the fun we had at school. He always made me smile and was so full of fun and I loved him for that. I have thought of both of you often.
    Wilma and Family – I am sorry we never met but I know that you were the one to make Mark happy and am very happy for the love you shared. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. All our love – Jackie & Chris

  • Carol Millard

    Wilma, I was so shocked and saddened to hear that Mark had passed. He was such a huge part of our school and all the staff enjoyed his sharp wit, his great laugh and especially the love and attention he showed all of the SIDES kids. He will be missed terribly
    by so many.

    With deepest sympathy, Carol & Brian Millard

  • Charlene Burles

    Wilma I am sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. He was a bright light at yoga, such a joy to have in the class. Mark spoke of you often at class. I’m thinking of you and am so sorry about your loss. RIP Mark . Take care of yourself Wilma.

  • Tamme' Fossett.

    Dear Wilma and family:
    Dear Maureen, Ralph and family:
    We were shocked and saddened to hear of Mark’s passing.
    Our thoughts are with you and our hearts go out to you.
    We are so terribly sorry for your loss.
    Deepest sympathy Uncle John, Tamme’ & Tim.

  • Sue (Hall) Peters

    Maureen and family,

    So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Although it has been years since I have seen him, I have many fond memories of Mark at school, and his “waiting on the highway at 6:15” so I could pick him up to work at the Voyageur. We shared a lot of laughs!

    Take comfort in your memories, and know that he will always be in your hearts.

  • Mike Comazzetto

    Wilma and family:
    Maureen and family:

    My deepest sympathy’s for your loss, thoughts and prayer with you all.

    Mike Comazzetto

  • Carol, Stan and Sarah Costache

    Memories will be held close to our hearts and forever visited.

  • Leigh Glancie

    I will always remember Mark running the CUPE Local 441 meetings all those years ago with his friend and union president, Kathryn Farr. He will be missed by all who worked with him….he was always fair and respectful in every issue he dealt with. Deepest condolences to Wilma and all his family.

  • Bernadette & Larry

    Wilma and family; Maureen/Ralph and family; our deepest sympathy for your profound loss of Mark. May you feel some comfort from the many happy memories in the pages of your memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.

  • Charlene

    Wilma, to you and your family, I want to say how very sorry I am to hear of Mark’s passing. I will always remember his smile, his kind heart and the beautiful way he spoke of you and your sons.

    Charlyne, former RN in Pain Clinic

  • Jose & Carol Dos Santos

    To: Wilma & Family
    Ralph & Maureen & Family
    We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Mark.
    We share your memories, and will always remember him.
    Your Sister Carol

  • Patti Funk

    Dear Kessa and Wilma, I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Lean on your family and the beauty of your memories. xoxo

  • Dorothy, Stan and Payton

    Dear Wilma, Skye and Clayton:
    We will always remember Mark for his kindness, hospitality and wonderful sense of humour. He always made us feel so at home and special when we shared an occasional visit. So sorry for your loss. It is a loss to all who knew him; we all have very good memories of a very special guy. Please know how much we care and sending our love and support across the miles. Kessa – it was always so evident how much your grandpa loved you. Cherish the memories and the legacy he leaves behind for you. Maureen and Ralph – what a great relationship you had as brother and sister/brother-in-law. May you be at peace remembering the great times you shared. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  • Judy Pinchback

    Dear Wilma and family:
    Such a lovely photo of Mark. I know you will miss him terribly and in those moments also remember the wonderful ones that you have shared for all of those years. He most certainly had a presence and could always make us smile. I am truly sorry for your loss.

  • Marilyn Erickson

    Dear Wilma, Clayton and Skye…you cannot rationalize such a sad and unexpected event…all you can do is hold tight to the wonderful memories and each other at such a difficult time, finding solace in the extreme love of family, friends and even strangers, who care and can hold you up. Mark seemed invincible…I’m so sorry for your enormous loss.

  • Sandra Peebles

    We are so very sorry for your loss. Mark will be missed and forever remembered by all who knew him. With sympathy, Sandra and Don Peebles

  • Hope

    Dear Wilma & Family,
    Such a beautiful picture of Mark. Exactly how we remember him and always will. Our hearts go out to all of you at this difficult time.
    Hope & Colin Funk

  • deb

    Maureen, Ralph & family:
    Our thoughts & prayers
    deb

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