Marc Parent Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2011.

PARENT, Marc Joseph Claude March 16, 1952 - March 28, 2011 On March 28, 2011, Marc Parent of Edmonton peacefully passed away at the age of 59 years. He is survived by his children, Ryan, Jason and Megan; mother Colette Parent-Savaria (Leo-Paul); two sisters, Suzanne (Len) Buchniak and Lorraine (James) Hook as well as one brother, Pierre, and nephews and nieces. Marc was predeceased by his father, Albert and his nephew John. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., April 2, 2011 at St. Joachim, 9928 - 110 Street, Edmonton, AB. Special thanks to Dr. Chang and staff at Caritas Edmonton General, Unit 9Y for their support and care for Marc. In Marc's memory, charitable donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 - University Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z2. To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home Downtown Chapel 780-422-2222 Over 100 Years of Service

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July 20, 2017

815wrldtrvlr

Miss your brilliant mind and incredible tweets !

May 6, 2016

815wrldtrvlr

Miss you!

February 12, 2015

815wrldtrvlr

Miss you~

February 10, 2015

Enzo Caruso

I miss You Marc

July 31, 2014

815wrldtrvlr 815wrldtrvlr

Missing you ~

April 10, 2014

815wrldtrvlr

I miss you!

December 26, 2013

Miss you.

September 30, 2013

815wrldtrvlr

Miss you!

February 28, 2013

815wrldtrvlr

Still miss you! RIP

February 28, 2012

815wrldtrvlr

One year ago today you left and we miss you terribly.

February 23, 2012

Ole Ole Olson

It's been one year since your hyperactive social media stream fell silent Marc. Just folks know, he had a huge impact on a lot of our lives, and we miss him a lot.

I just wrote a brief tribute to him: http://newsjunkiepost.com/2012/02/22/one-year-ago-we-lost-marc-parent/

February 14, 2012

Been waiting for you to come back to Twitter, Marc. I had no idea you had left us. I just found out on Facebook. You are so missed! You did so much good in this world, may you rest in much-deserved peace in the next. Vale, Marc ...

November 28, 2011

815wrldtrvlr

Eight months now and you are still missed terrIbly!

November 7, 2011

Aviva Gabriel

I still keep listening to Marc's "blips" on Blip.fm, and re-reading his tweets on Twitter. I miss him. I doubt he was ever aware of my existence, but I was surely aware of his, and loved what he shared with us all. Aviva @avivajazz @jazzaviva

September 28, 2011

815wrldtrvlr

6 months now since you have been gone but you are still missed terribly. : (
Rest in Peace

August 31, 2011

Christina O'Sullivan

Thank you Marc for your insightful Internet contributions. I had read them on LiveJournal and Twitter. I pray that you now are in everlasting joy and serenity.

August 28, 2011

815wrldtrvlr

5 months today and you are still missed terribly. :(
Rest in peace

August 16, 2011

Insurgentleman

I've just found out about Marc's passing after wondering for a long time why his account was quiet.

I was a keen follower of his tweets and posts and he educated and informed me to many issues. I will not forget what he gave to me and others through his relentless dedication.

All my love to Marc, his family and friends.

RIP, you are sorely missed.

July 1, 2011

M Baldauf

Gone but not forgotten.

June 26, 2011

Mehdi Madani

Rest in Peace.

June 18, 2011

ernie yacub

i started following marc just before the gaza war and moved a lot of his tweets around my networks, so sorry that he is dead and his tweets are gone but i am pleased that he lived through the arab spring.

June 16, 2011

Anne Sagebiel

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

June 4, 2011

Shaz sugarbean555

Dear Marc, your passing came as a shock, only learning of it yesterday. Sadly life goes that way, our lives get crazy and time passes and I had been wondering for weeks, where is MParent? Truly, I will not forget your wisdom, dedication, compassion and fire. You were a shining example, to me, of the absolute best a Twitter person could be. I will miss you and send love to your family. x

May 23, 2011

John Ness

Marc was somebody who did his thing because he believed in what he was doing and not because he wanted to satisfy his needs. It came as a total surprise to hear he had left us, not alone, but in a strong community. Thank you Marc for being who you were and allowing us to participate in your life.

May 20, 2011

He was a good man and a fighter of Justice. May he rest in Peace.

Sakis
Greece

May 16, 2011

Heike Engel

My condolences to the family.
We'll miss Marc on Twitter.
May he rest in peace.

May 9, 2011

Bunny M

Marc was a huge source of inspiration to me: a rare combination of wisdom, humanitarianism and warrior. He spread truth about the actions that pollute our world, impede humanity's progress and diminish our future. Marc fought selflessly for a better world even as his own health declined. I miss him so much. My heart sinks when I think of the kind of man we have all lost. Marc is irreplaceable, yet the legacy of his work and inspiration persists. We love you, Marc. Bunny M.

May 8, 2011

norma("infinitegal") pressimone

Saddened by Marc's death. From one fellow Twitter to another - he was one of the great ones and one of my favorites! He will definitely be missed!

May 7, 2011

Radox The Green

I am shocked and saddened to hear that Marc has passed away. Like many others, I only knew him from his twitter updates but I shall miss him greatly. My deepest sympathy to his family. My thoughts are with you all.

May 6, 2011

@_weava

Thanks for the seeds you planted & the garden you tended. I hope you enjoy the view!

May 5, 2011

Charlie McHenry

Condolences. I am personally stunned at the news...and the loss of one of the world's premier citizen journalists & news aggregators. So many of us on Twitter knew & respected Marc. We relied on his uncanny sense of what was important and why. I know I looked forward to his (many) daily updates. He will be sorely missed.

May 5, 2011

Christy Harrison

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

May 5, 2011

Joos Olejniczak

I only knew Marc on Twitter but I appreciate very much what he did, he always focussed on what was important. May he rest in peace.

May 5, 2011

@lissnup

You were such a supportive and strong friend, and an inspiration to so many, including myself. I miss you every day. Your loss is felt deeply across our wide internet community, that reaches every corner of the world where you shone your light in defence of truth.
My sincere condolences to your family.
Liss

April 29, 2011

jon gery

played hardball

April 27, 2011

Bravo Fox

We really miss you Marc :(

April 21, 2011

Wow I had no idea until yesterday (April21 '11) I tweeted "wondering where @mparent77772 is, haven't seen in a while" and to that today, I got the sad news from @815wrldtrvlr
So very sad to hear this, his tweets have touched many people all over the world. His is really missed.

@Ugogurl

April 19, 2011

Joe Steyn

It looks like Marc's influence spread far and wide... Thanks for sharing truth Marc.

Rest in Peace.

April 17, 2011

Cynthia Yildirim

Miss you greatly.

April 9, 2011

Warren Patterson

Marc touched my life daily for years on twitter, making me laugh, cry, smile and most often think... A true icon. He is missed.

April 9, 2011

Kendrick Brix

RIP Marc. Your twitter friends miss you

April 8, 2011

Marlene Baldauf

Marc had over 83,000 follows on Twitter and as one of them will miss him terribly. His desire to help lift our society will never be forgotten. His followers are retreeeting his favorites.
In his last text said he was a follower of Jesus the Christ. I didn't realize how soon he would follow him home.

Condolences to his family and all of the thousands that followed him online. He was truly loved!

April 8, 2011

Antonio Marcantonio

A great man, a great friend whom I met on Twitter. May he rest in peace.

April 8, 2011

Felicity Arbuthnot

Dear Marc,

You blazed a a trail of generosity of knowledge, of commitment to both the finding and the sharing, tirelessly and with the most astute of eyes - and humour.

You leave a huge gap, but impossible to believe you are not tweeting somewhere.

With warmest wishes to your family and friends. RIP And thank you for sharing so much with so many.

April 8, 2011

Martin Iqbal

Marc was the first person to show me the importance of spreading information and citizen journalism. He always cared about exposing injustice and championing human rights. I will miss his voice.

April 8, 2011

Bill Lenner

Marc's Twitter icon was like him, iconic and ready to toss out something. Banksy should be proud to have his image serve in that manner.

April 7, 2011

Mark Welkie

April 7, 2011

Michelle Matthews

Marc was one of my first friends on Twitter and made me feel welcome. Although I didn't know him in person, his character and nature came through with the clarity of a bell. Marc was a lovely man and will be profoundly missed.

April 7, 2011

George Constantin

I was deeply saddened to hear of Marc's passing. He was a dear friend and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

April 7, 2011

Eileen

Marc's voice will be missed by many. My thoughts are with his family.

April 7, 2011

I knew Marc from FB and he was a great activist and human being. May he RIP and thoughts and prayers with all his loved ones during this difficult time.He will not be forgotten.
Nadia Al Alami

April 7, 2011

Soraya Q

I only knew Marc from Twitter, but he was a dear comrade in advocating human rights & obviously cared so much about helping others...We will miss his presence dearly!! My deepest condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

April 7, 2011

Matilda Wagner

It was a Honor to met you...
Marc, you were one in a million and you'll be missed greatly.

May your family find condolence in the fact that you were respected and loved by so many.

Matilda

April 7, 2011

maria e

your thousands of friends on twitter will miss you marc.

April 7, 2011

Emma White

I only "knew" Marc from twitter but oh my! He taught me so much and helped illuminate the world. My deepest condolences to his family. He was a good man.

April 7, 2011

angela Hussain

I'm very sorry to hear of your recent loss. I do think you have a lot to be proud of with Marc's great work advocating human rights. May he rest in Peace

April 7, 2011

pam hardyment

my dear Marc, you were special, always will be, we love you

April 7, 2011

Barbara @helpanelephant

I only knew Marc from his Twitter feed. He was one of the first people I followed, and I always looked forward to seeing one of his messages. He taught me so much even though we never had a conversation. Marc will be greatly missed.

My condolences to his family and friends.

April 7, 2011

Michelle Drake

My condolences to all who knew and loved Marc.His fight for justice and freedom worldwide will go on but without his guiding hand.His spirit will go on with us all !

April 7, 2011

Mehdi Madani

You'll be missed greatly.

April 7, 2011

Yusuf Parents First

Although we laugh and seem carefree,
And make no outward show,
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.

Posted by Yusuf Parents First

April 7, 2011

Marc was a hero of ours. He was tireless in his effort to fight injustice and comfort the suffering of others on Twitter. Marc, you will be missed but not forgotten. ~Twitter Friends

April 7, 2011

Don Anderson

We shall all miss your patient wisdom and humility Marc. Like others before, you shall continue to be looked on with respect and the admiration you so richly deserve. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo ~ Namaste'

April 7, 2011

dds north

i'll miss Marc on twitter; he was a wonderful supporter to ALL and an inspiration. My Sympathy, Peace and Comfort to his family and friends. Marc will be entirely missed in the twittosphere. ; (

GOD SPEED Marc RIP
from my hope and with my love,
@ddsnorth

April 7, 2011

Cara Lynch

Marc will be very much missed by his pals in the online community. Our thoughts are with all of his family & friends. His voice was special & made a difference.

April 7, 2011

Phil Perspective

Marc:
You will be missed. You may have not known all of us, but you had plenty of people who followed your words on Twitter.

April 7, 2011

Sabena Siddiqui

Marc will be greatly missed,he made valuable contributions to all that really matters..it will not be the same without him...

April 7, 2011

Mary Shepard

It was a pleasure knowing Marc. I know in my heart that he is now in a joyful place and is surrounded by the love and good memories of his family and friends.

April 6, 2011

Maryam Shagagi

My condolences to the Parent family. I'm very sorry.

April 6, 2011

Fiona Bateson

April 6, 2011

Fiona Bateson

Marc, you were one in a million and you'll be missed greatly. May your family find condelence in the fact that you were respected and loved by so many.

April 6, 2011

Andy Worthington

Marc, I only knew you online, but you were a tireless voice for justice and truth. You will be greatly missed.

April 6, 2011

Sonya Ruppel

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

April 4, 2011

Scott Groves

You are truly free now, my friend. You fought the fight and are now getting your reward. You will be missed.

April 3, 2011

Gerry& Julie Flegel

Aunt Colette, Suzanne, Lorraine and Pierre,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

April 1, 2011

Debbie (Flegel) Clark

Aunt Colette and family.....
Our sympathies are with you......

April 1, 2011

Bob & Rita Parent

Aunt Colette,Suzanne,Lorraine and Pierre

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.May your memories sustain you.

April 1, 2011

Catherine Grant

Marc will live on in our hearts, thoughts and his children. May God hold him in the palm of His hand and guide Marc on this journey.

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