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1958
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2024
MARK HUMPHREY Obituary
It is with great sadness that Mark's family announces his passing at the age of 65 on January 3rd at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science centre with his family at his side.
He was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his partner Janice, 3 sons and 2 granddaughters.
Mark was born in Port Arthur and grew up in Current River, where he returned in his later years.
Mark attended high school at Lakeview and later studied business administration at Confederation College. He went on to work at the Family business 'Humphrey Sanitation' as a salesman and later in life teamed up with his son Jason in his business Norwest Bins & Services as a salesman and consultant. He was also very into sports, both following and playing them. He competed at broomball and hockey in his early years, but his biggest passion was golf. He was always up for the 4man scrambles with his kids and You could always find him at Strathcona practicing, playing, and socializing. On top of that, Mark made many friends along the way with whom they made countless memories.
Mark is predeceased by his parents Basil and Dorothy and survived by his brother Don, his long-time partner Janice McDonald, sons Jason (Sydney), Michael (Hannah), Matthew (Victoria) and two granddaughters Iris and Grace. Mark and Janice had a blended family and was known as 'Papa Mark' to Janice's grandchildren.
He has left his family and new grandchildren far too soon and will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. The family is extending an open invitation to join in a Celebration of Life for Mark at the Current River Recreation Centre on January 17th from 4-7pm.
In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made in Mark's honour to the Strathcona Junior Golf Club at the Celebration of Life.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARK HUMPHREY
40 Entries
Jennifer Haynes
February 1, 2024
Sending my condolences to the family
John and Debbie Sims
January 20, 2024
Jason, Mike and Matt,
Debbie and I were very sad to learn of your father's passing. He was a good gentleman and was so very proud of you all. I had a nice chat with him at last fall's NWO Sports Hall of Fame dinner where he organized some of his golfing buddies to have a photo taken of them all. He will be missed by many.
Jamie Davidson
January 17, 2024
We were saddened to hear of Mark's passing. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Jamie Davidson and Karen Duffield
Steve Eaton
January 17, 2024
Our condolences to the family. Mark was a great person. I'm so happy have had an opportunity to spend a long chat with Mark at the invitational . We talked about trying to get together for a round of golf and all the good times we had at red rock and at the golf for gold in Geraldton. He was so well liked he will be missed by all.
Joe Fero
January 17, 2024
In 1967, our grade 3 year, Canada´s Confederation, the government instituted the Canada Fitness Test for boys and girls. The challenge included the flexed arm hang, in which participants hung from a bar, palms inwards, eyes at bar level. Many who went through that test still have ptsd recalling the flexed arm hang. The gold standard was maybe 30 seconds. In the basement of Current River School, the teacher had to tell Mark to come down. He´d still be up there. Later, I´d marvel at Mark´s golf swing, angular, technically perfect, and automatic. I played with Mark on the first organized hockey team many in these posts played on. Outdoor hockey - we were undefeated, won the Port Arthur City Championships. The newspaper writer said it was the first time in many years that Current River had won. Sure, we were 9, and of course everyone´s lives carried on into youth, adolescence, adulthood. Marriage, jobs, kids, and grandkids. Some moved away. Hockey was an easy game, right? When you´re 9, you think every season´s going to be undefeated. My sincere condolences to Mark´s family and friends. I´m sorry for his passing.
Rob Marasco
January 16, 2024
Sorry to hear about Mark. Deepest condolences to the family. I´m glad I recently bumped into Mark in the Canadian Tire parking lot where we had a long chat about his health and life in general. Glad we had that last time and moment together. He always made you feel at ease regardless of the situation. RIP Mark
Rob Marasco
Rick Ball
January 15, 2024
We are all saddened by Mark´s sudden passing. I grew up with Mark in Current River and spent a lot of time together too many good times to mention over 50+ years. Everyone who knew Mark has a story with a laugh at the end. RIP Buddy , condolences to his Family
joanne coady
January 15, 2024
I was very sorry to hear about Mark. My deepest condolences to his family.
We lived across the street from Mark and our parents were good friends. We had a pretty big gang of kids back then on Strathcona - at the rink or in the forests behind his parents house. The memories I have of him as a young man make me smile - he had that effect on anyone who knew him.
Joan Cameron
January 15, 2024
Sending my condolences on the loss of your Partner, Dad and Grandfather. Mark was a friendly and kind person who developed good business associates and generated friends. He will be solely missed.
Tom Ince
January 14, 2024
Sincere condolences to the Humphrey Family.
RIP Humper.
Janet Cameron
January 14, 2024
Mark was in my grade at Claude Garton and then Lakeview. He was a very nice guy and will be missed. RIP Mark
Ray
January 14, 2024
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Humphrey / McDonald family during this difficult time.
Mark had a gift to always make people smile and the kindness he showed towards others will always be remembered. May his memories be a blessing to all who knew him.
Ray Williamson
Don Poirier
January 14, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Humphrey family on their great loss. I was fortunate to have met Mark at Strathcona when we were both12 years old. We spent lots of time playing golf together and hanging out. Many great times full of fun, laughter and wonderful memories to last a lifetime were made. Mark was like an open book and I always appreciated his candor, kindness and genuine way of being.
You will be greatly missed, rest easy my friend.
David Ferguson
January 13, 2024
I had the pleasure of knowing Mark since my junior golf days at Strathcona in the early 70s. Always a class act, competitor and a great business man. Played with team Humphrey this past summer in Terrace bay on day two of the tournament. An amazing job mark has done raising three sons.
Crazy world we live in another has left way too soon.
Condolences to the Humphrey family.
God Bless you during these difficult times.
Bill Rogers
January 13, 2024
Mark was a special person in many ways. For me personally his genuineness as a true friend is something I´ll miss. Love yah man!
James Wilson
January 12, 2024
Very saddened to hear about the loss of Mark. I knew him in Lakeview, and again in the late 80s before I moved to Toronto. He was always a such a kind and warm guy, would look you in the eye and make you smile. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Lee & Diana Koski
January 12, 2024
Humphrey family , we cannot express our sadness in words for the loss of Mark ,we were all friends since high school and Mark was always unchanged in nature, quiet gentle and easy to laugh. He is a loss to all who knew him.
Bill Baziuk
January 12, 2024
For Mark and the Humphrey Family. Mark and I were fortunate to spend many cherished times growing up in Thunder Bay comparing many issues and subjects regarding life, and discussing many aspects of many sports. Our forte was talking about many aspects of Golf while practicing our putting at our Strathcona Course including many many other Sporting issues such as Hockey, Football, Baseball, and more. You know Mark, you will be missed by all of us, my good friend Mark
Dane
January 12, 2024
Matt, Mike and Jason,
Sorry for your loss. We'll miss him at the Masters.
Demetri Georgiou
January 12, 2024
So sad. I only knew Mark casually and had not seen him in a few years. But he was a really nice guy. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
Joan Duke (Nickerson) and John Duke
January 11, 2024
I am so saddened to hear about Mark´s passing. I have not seen him for many years, but cherish so many fun memories of times of fun we had in high school. I ran into him over the years from time to time to catch up, and he was always the same.. big smiles, and happy to see me. My sincere condolences to his family and all of those who loved him. He was a wonderful person and l know he will be missed.
Dan Munshaw
January 11, 2024
I was saddened to learn about the passing of Mark. Please accept my sincere condolences.
I was fortunate to meet Mark through his family business. He was not just a dedicated salesman but also a person of integrity and warmth. His commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction left a lasting impression on me. Mark went above and beyond to build meaningful and lasting relationships with his clients.
I will always remember Mark for his professionalism, and the invaluable knowledge he freely shared over the many years of our business interactions. My thoughts are with Don & Marks family.
With heartfelt condolences,
James Coady
January 11, 2024
I was lucky enough to grow up with Mark, mostly talking about family, playing sports, and having fun. He was a good man, bright, hard working, caring compassionate, and empathetic. His greatest strengths were his love for his boys, grandchildren, and partner Janice. He could make me laugh, cry, and always put a smile on my face. He listened because he cared about you, and would give you the shirt off his back. Goodbye for now buddy.
Scott Shields
January 11, 2024
There's just no words that can fill your grief
Dee Ann Bodnar
January 10, 2024
May you rest in peace mark my condolences to all your family
Daniel Elsey
January 10, 2024
I have known the Humphrey family for over 50 years, great family. Mark's son played goalie on the team I coached. So sorry to hear of his passing, great Current River people. Prayers to the whole family as well as his older brother Don.
Tuija Puiras, Lappe Ski Centre
January 10, 2024
Please accept my deepest condolences. I always looked forward to chatting with Mark when he delivered the Lappe Ski Centre order.
Taryl and Willy
January 10, 2024
May you Rest In Peace ! Taken too soon! Amen
Lorne and Cheryl Gleeson
January 10, 2024
We send our deepest condolences to the Humphrey family. We have happy memories of Mark during our Kinsmen years.
Douglas Vail
January 10, 2024
Louis Bourque and I were with Mark when he aced no.7 at Strathcona a beautiful 6iron baby draw landed 10 ft. below the hole and fed right in as the sun was setting casting shadows over the green.
Dave Watson
January 10, 2024
I was absolutely crushed to hear about my Current River bestie. A great man and a greater friend. Endless sock hockey games in his basement, road hockey, ice hockey and golf growing up. I was blessed to spend time with Mark while home visiting in July. Geez he could make you laugh and smile. He had just texted me a couple of weeks ago showing off his new grandbaby. My sincerest condolences to all of the Humphrey family. RIP brother.
Rod Reid
January 10, 2024
Jason Michael Matthew My condolences to you and the rest of your family Marks loss was too early He was a great friend and would do anything for you I´ve known Mark and worked with him for a number of years and I must say I have never seen his face light up so much as it did when he talked about his granddaughters Iris and Grace RIP my friend You will always be remembered
Daniel Calvert
January 10, 2024
Played hockey with Mark for Current River. A good person with a strong work ethic and passion for life. He will be missed. Dan( Boomer) Calvert
John Mastroianni
January 10, 2024
i considered mark a good friend my condolensdes to his family
Jason Veltri
January 10, 2024
Jason, Michael & Matthew
I am deeply saddend to hear about the loss of your dear dad. I hope you will remember the fond memories that will bring you a smile at this sad time. From my family to yours, our deepest condolances and sending you all love and light.
Jason & Colin Veltri, & Bruley, Vosilla, Doughan Families.
Gilda Allard
January 10, 2024
Jason, Michael & Matthew . Many hugs to you with the loss of your father. He learned his classic manner from
Your Grandfather Basil. Now he passed that on to all of you. Continue his legacy of his kindness and humour. Many hugs Uncle Anthony & Auntie Gilda
Douglas Vail
January 10, 2024
Spent many hours at the rink and golf course with Mark. I will miss him. Doug Vail & family sending our condolences to his family
Roy Willmann
January 10, 2024
So sorry to hear
Thinking of you
Mary and Roy Willmann
Dan & Susan Santerre
January 10, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the Humphrey family......had some great times when our kids played hockey together....
Dan & Susan Santerre
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