Loretta Ruth Marks
February 18th, 1934 - May 25th, 2024

Loretta was born on February 18th, 1934 and was mother to Gary and Daryl, Grandmother to Jeff Marks and Danielle Keter, and great-grandmother to Nate, Liam and Jack. She was predeceased by her wonderful husband, Howard. Loretta was the eldest of five siblings (Maureen, Norman, Howard, and John) and loved them all dearly.

She was born in London, England, five years before World War 2, and as a young child, was evacuated along with her sister Maureen, to Cardiff, Wales.

While still in her teens, she met the love of her life, Howard Marks, and enjoyed 58 years of marriage until his passing in 2012.

Growing up in England, she taught typewriting and short-hand writing and continued using those skills in Toronto where she worked as an executive assistant for several of the largest advertising agencies in the country.

In 1973, the family packed their bags and emigrated to Canada. She and her husband Howard were terrified to be making such a move but felt that Canada would offer great opportunities to her two sons, and she wanted nothing but the best for her boys.

Our family deeply appreciates the incredible outpouring of love and support that we have received. Nothing will fill the void that has been left in our hearts, but your kind words have made these last few days that much easier.

We love you, Mum, and will miss you every day and every moment of our lives. You have been so amazing, and we will treasure all of the beautiful memories of you and Dad. Xx