Mark, born in Ruthida, Sask. on July 4, 1918, passed away in Abbotsford, BC on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006. Mark grew up in Brookmere and worked for the Kettle Valley Railroad. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army in 1940 and landed in Normandy on D-Day. Mark married Thelma Donaldson in 1946 and moved to Trail, where he worked for Cominco for 27 years. An avid gardener all his life, Mark retired to Abbotsford in 1976 and he and Thelma enjoyed many wonderful trips. Mark is survived by Thelma, his loving wife of 60 years, his daughter Diane Dunnet (Gordon) and his two grandsons, Allan and Ross.
For those desiring, donations made in Mark's memory to a charity of your choice would be most appreciated.