Marc Foreman Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Feb. 3, 2018.

Marc Allan Foreman January 20, 1945 - January 27, 2018 Marc passed away at the age of 73 following complications from a fall. Marc enjoyed a long, exciting career with the Vancouver Stock Exchange and was most proud to help develop the first fully automated trading system in North America. Later Marc also shared his expertise for 8 years on the BC Securities Commission. He was predeceased in 2012 by his wife/best friend of 36 years, Doreen. He is survived by his daughter Tanya (Oti) and their three children as well as his brothers, Darryl (Jeanne) and Keith and several nephews and nieces. We take comfort knowing he is at peace. No service by request.

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April 15, 2018

My condolences to Tanya and family on the passing of Marc.

April 14, 2018

Mellissa Ruryk

Marc and I certainly had a love-hate relationship but I always knew he had a heart of gold under that oh-so-gruff exterior. I used to tease him that we might actually be related, as my mother's maiden name was Foreman. Those were the days!

Some ex-VSE employees will raise a glass in Marc's memory on Friday April 27/18 at Moose's Down Under (3:30 pm - ??) 830 Pender Street

March 26, 2018

Paul MacDonald

My sympathies to Marc's family ...
My time was at the VSE was not that long, but it was always a pleasure dealing with Marc ... great sense of humour and a great sense of perspective. A complete pro, and a class act ...
I'm sure he will be missed by many ...

February 10, 2018

Brian Osborne

I truly enjoyed working with and for Marc while we were at the VSE. I was very saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.

February 8, 2018

Kim Wallace

My sympathies to Marc's family. He was a great guy, always wearing a warm and friendly smile. A very respected and highly regarded man on the floor of the VSE.

February 8, 2018

My sincere condolences to Tanya and Marc's family, friends and colleagues. I worked with Marc for over 25 years at the Vancouver Stock Exchange and I will always have great memories working with him. We lost a great man and he will be missed. RIP Boss.
Khush Hothi

February 7, 2018

Doug Cappadocia

Very saddened of the news of Marc's passing. I worked with Marc and Doreen for 16 years at the VSE. They were always upbeat and deeply committed to their trade. I will remember Marc fondly and he will be missed. My condolences to the family.

February 6, 2018

Marie Rainville (Wells)

I was very sorry to hear about Marc. I worked with him for 15 years at the VSE, and I still remember so many wonderful, crazy times, most of them filled with fun and laughter. Marc was truly one of the most generous, kind, and witty people I ever met. I absolutely loved working with him, and offer my sincere condolences and sympathy to Tanya and the rest of his loved ones.

February 6, 2018

Betty Burke

Rest in peace Marc. Thanks for all the fun and laughter at VSE

February 6, 2018

Dean Sheardown

I had the fortunate opportunity to be coached by Mr. Foreman as a young teenager for one year in Richmond Minor Baseball. A wonderful, wonderful man full of humour and smiles. As soon as you met him, it almost seemed like you had always known him, and will forever know him. We were lucky to have such men willing to share their love of baseball with us. He made a difference to so many young ball players. Thank you coach. RIP

February 4, 2018

I was saddened to hear of Marc's passing. I knew him well when he was coaching my son Kipp, in baseball in Richmond. I can say he was very well liked and fondly remembered by his players and their parents. RIP coach.

February 4, 2018

Lyle Davis

My sincere condolences to Marc's family, I know he will be missed. Having worked closely with Marc for several years at the VSE, I have a deep respect for the man, and I know that view is shared by his peers and colleagues.

February 3, 2018

Anita Welke

My sincere condolences to Marc's family. I am grateful to have known him and appreciate all the help and advice he gave when I was a newbie. The business has lost one of the originals.

February 3, 2018

Steve McBride

Sincere condolences to Marc's family and friends. Marc always had a great sense of humour and made everyone smile around him. I will always have great memories working with him and any encounters with him around Steveston. He will be definitely be missed.

February 3, 2018

Brian Pynn

Sincere condolences to Marc's loved ones and extended network of friends and colleagues. Thank you, Mr. Foreman, for the friendship and guidance during my years in Trading Surveillance and other roles at the VSE. Your infectious smile and laughter will help your next destination to be even brighter.

February 3, 2018

Andrew McClure

Marc was a wonderful person who worked in a very dynamic workplace where "what did you do for me today" was the norm. VCT was the crowning glory for Marc and I greatly admire his perserverence during the early days of automated trading.

On a personal note, I will always remember helping Marc and Doreen put up the fence in his back yard in Richmond.

February 3, 2018

Gordon Sharpe

My condolences to Marc's family. I hadn't seen him for years, but during his time at the VSE he was the consummate professional.

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