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Mark Darling Obituary
On the morning of December 24, at his favourite time of year, Mark left his health struggles behind and soared.
Whether hitting an impressively long ball down the fairway, issuing an extraordinary number of bylaw tickets and later managing the office for WVPD, schmoozing with his RV buddies, anchoring his dart team or playing bridge with friends, Mark's open hearted passion for life was both obvious and contagious. He was a man who asked for little and gave much, a man who enjoyed helping others with enthusiasm, goodwill and laughter.
Mark loved fishing, photography, learning the guitar and painting. He loved his motor home, his BBQ and flashlights. He loved plain bagels with cream cheese, sushi, pizza and donuts with sprinkles. He loved Ellen DeGeneres and NCIS. He loved horses, dogs and birds. But above all else, Mark loved his wife and she him. He was a truly good man.
Left to cope in a world without him are his wife Pat, daughter Erin, son-in-law Chris, brother Tony (Lynda and Jennifer), his Uncle AJ, cousins Kim, Tim and Jamie and many dear friends.
A celebration of Mark's life will be held in the coming weeks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Darling
16 Entries
Keith & Edna Johanson
January 16, 2014
Mark always added a bright spot to our PacNat rallies; he was such a nice man. Pat, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. The memory of Mark will warm your heart in the many years to come.
peter forbes
January 13, 2014
I had the pleasure of running into Mark a few years ago after not having seen him since we went to school together. We then seemed to bump into each other quite a few times and always had a good laugh and great conversation. I will miss those brief meetings and will miss his easy manner and good sense of humour. We shall meet again and continue the banter.
betty and john langley
January 13, 2014
With heavy hearts we say fair well to our friend Mark. Although we only knew Mark and Pat for a few years, we feel as though we have known them for many. We will never forget the special times together in Palms Springs, Desert Hot springs and North Vancouver. It is not quite the same here in the desert without them. Mark was such a dynamic person and the ultimate host! Our heartfelt sympathy to Pat, Erin and the family including the beautiful Brigette, Marks K-9 companion. Our Deepest Codolences John & Betty
betty and john langley
January 13, 2014
With heavy hearts we say fair well to our friend Mark. Although we only knew Mark and Pat for a few years, we feel as though we have known them for many. We will never forget the special times together in Palms Springs, Desert Hot springs and North Vancouver. It is not quite the same here in the desert without them. Mark was such a dynamic person and the ultimate host! Our heartfelt sympathy to Pat, Erin and the family including the beautiful Brigette, Marks K-9 companion. Our Deepest Codolences John & Betty
barbara baines
January 12, 2014
Mark was a great gentleman. I met Mark through Pat's mother, Helene. Patsy and Mark were so involved in the ladies lives. So many great times were had. My mother counted on Mark as being the voice of reason. My last time seeing Mark was at mum's 80th birthday party. As always, he made it so special for her. And presented her with a photo book of her big night.
A very special person has left us.
My deepest sympathy, Patsy.
Daryl Livingston
January 10, 2014
Sorry to hear that my great neighbor and high school friend, Mark has left us so soon. I know he is soaring high on the other side...RIP
Barbara (Leek) Swash
January 8, 2014
I was a friend of Mark Darling many years ago, my sympathy goes out to his family and relatives. We belonged to the same riding club when we were kids. I'm sure he will be dearly missed.
Jo Smith
January 8, 2014
As a Pac Nat friend I too will miss seeing and visiting with Mark at our Pac Nat Rallies. Take care Patsy, your friends have you in our prayers during this most difficult time.
Hilary Woods
January 8, 2014
I feel lucky to have known this caring and warm man. His friendship will always be remembered.
September 2013 at my childcare centre
Lynne Murray
January 8, 2014
It has been a long time since elementary school in North Vancouver but I hold fond memories to this day of Mark. My condolences to his family. Lynne Murray, nee Macdonald
Diane and Mike Wade
January 8, 2014
Mark was always such a delight to visit with and a very compassionate individual. He will be missed by all his PacNat friends.
January 7, 2014
Mark will be missed by all of his PacNat friends. He always had a smile on his face and stories to share. Mark always had a treat for dogs and of course the love of his poodles. He was such a nice man and we certainly will miss him. Sending our warm thoughts to Pat and the rest of the family. Dennis and Pat Snyder
January 7, 2014
Mark will be missed by many but, will live on in our hearts.
Ken & Sue Johnson, Salem, OR
Bob & Pat Hilton PacNats
January 7, 2014
A good friend, good cop, good man. We will miss Mark.
Jean & Frede Bidstrup
January 7, 2014
We were very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. We enjoyed visiting with he and Pat at many of the PacNats rally events and sharing dog stories. He always had a hug for our Golden Retreiver. Sending our condolences to you Pat and the rest of your family.
Jean & Frede Bidstrup
Colleen & Denny Neymeyer
January 7, 2014
Mark was a warm, funny, caring, compassionate man who will be greatly missed by his many friends. His treatment of others, particularly his beloved wife Patsy, set a wonderful example of what we should all strive to achieve. We hope the many happy memories of times with Mark will comfort Pat and the rest of his family during the coming months.
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