Obituary of Mark McKinnon

Mark Anthony McKinnon It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Mark on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket at the age of 48. Beloved and deeply missed by his daughter Avery, mother Madaliene (late James), siblings Ken (Glenda), Diane (late Henry), Michael (Susan), Wendy, and former wife and dear friend Anita. He will also be missed by his extended family of nieces and nephews and his in-laws. Mark was born in Halifax but raised in Markham. As a youth, he was very active in the Markham Minor Hockey Association. As an adult, he settled in the Aurora/Newmarket area and worked as a chef at St. Andrew's Valley Golf Club for over 20 years. He focused on establishing his home, raising his daughter, and being a Soccer Dad. He will be remembered for his enthusiasm for golf, reading and computer games, his unique sense of humour and hearty laugh, his readiness to lend a hand or offer advice, his appreciation of debate, his love for his family and reverence for his parents. Most notably, he will be remembered for his deep devotion and dedication to the light of his life - his daughter Avery. His family will receive friends at Dixon-Garland on Friday, January 22, 2016 from 7pm - 9pm. A service will be held at St. Patrick's on Saturday, January 23, at 11.00 am with a reception immediately following in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark's memory to the Hospital for Sick Children would be greatly appreciated.