Thomas, Mark Edward

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Mark on June 21, 2018 in Pickering, Ontario.

Born in Saint John, N.B, Mark always maintained an affinity for the East Coast and memories of his youth growing up there. Graduate of St. Malachy’s High School, Mark became a life long student and teacher, receiving degrees from University of Toronto (PHD Industrial Relations and MBA), University of New Brunswick (Bachelor of Law and BBA), and Dalhousie University (BSc). Mark went on to share his love of learning as a university professor to students at Trent University, St. Mary’s University, University of New Brunswick and University of Toronto. Mark never stopped seeking knowledge and became a self-taught home renovator of his own home. In his spare time, Mark was a connoisseur of music and he shared his passion for teaching and love of music to everyone through his Friday Night posts on his Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/mark.thomas.7545). Mark’s quiet steady presence is a huge loss to all who knew him.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Vivien (Lemckert) and his children Gwenda, Aidan, Rhiannon from Pickering, ON; sister Carol Alderman (Michael) of Rockwood, ON; nieces Gina, Jennifer, Sara, Anneke, Corrina, Hannah, Charlotte and Diana and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Mary Bridget “Rita” Thomas (Boudreau) and Harold Keith Thomas.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mark’s memory to Prostate Cancer Canada or a charity of your choice.