Marcel Francis "Mark" MOORE

MOORE, Marcel Francis ""Mark"" Peacefully and quietly, in palliative care, with Dave and Sandy at his side at Freeport Campus, Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. In the eleventh hour, Monday, December 4, 2017. Preceded into eternity by Lillian (nee Thoman). Their loving marriage lasted seventy-two years and three days. She passed August 31, 2015; and it broke his heart. ""Daddy's Little Girl"" Janet Lynne (b.1951) left us June 21, 2000; her husband Gerry Kurt in 2007. Mark was the last of his generation and he made it to the age of ninety-four. He was born in Toronto December 3, 1923 to Paul and Blanche (nee Clot); baby brother to Paul, Nellie, Yvonne, Madeline (Maddie), and Marguerite (Margie). Lil's small family was mother Edna Thoman and her sister Dorothy and Dot's husband Jack Neeve. Best pals remembered over the years who now are 'gone, but not forgotten': Bill F., Stan N., Peter D., Bill B., Frank S., Jackie B., and Norm H. (you guys know who you are!). Those solemn at his passing are son David Mark; daughter-in-law Sandra Anne (nee Forgett); and the orange buddy, Cadeau, aka ""Koo-do"". Dad's surviving nieces and nephews on the Moore side now number under a dozen, at last count. And at the risk of omitting a name, a genealogy: Ron, Blanche, Marianne, Joanne, Jackie, Carolyn, Roni, Ron, and Tracy. Others have passed, others missing and one we never met. Uncle Mark wanted us to especially mention Blanche (Ray Murray) of Toronto. She will always be the favourite; her Mom Yvonne was always his special sister. Lillian's nephews: the Neeve boys are Jack, Jim, Bill, Bob; their sister Diane died in infancy. Mark served in the RCAF (1943-1945). The record shows: ""Theatre of Service - Canada"". He trained as an air gunner but he left his signature in the Twin Cities with another gun, and thousands of automobiles, FWD trucks, Lishman busses and the list goes on. He has been called the dean of spray painters in Kitchener- Waterloo, beginning in the trade after the war, first at Bear Auto Body, Queensway, Crown Auto Body and Forbes Motors. His short-lived Moore Auto Paint Shop appeared on Wendell Avenue in the 1950's; Dad was a superb painter, tireless workman, but had few business skills. His career spanned the 'hand-rubbed lacquer' days to the 'basecoat/clearcoat' era. In retirement, he got a 3/4 ton diesel pickup and travelled the back roads of southwestern Ontario. Mark, with Lil as navigator, gathered brake calipers, catalytic converters and aluminum wheels from wrecking yards, sorting at home in Linwood, then off to the recyclers in Toronto, Stoney Creek and Buffalo. He never made a lot of money but said he met and remembered a lot of nice people. Just as his years in trade; yes, everybody liked my Dad. He has outlived almost all his contemporaries and peers and gained a legacy of respect. I know - I worked beside the best painter in town - what a privilege. Thanks For The Memory. Mom and Dad built their dream home on five acres on Ament Line in Linwood, and lived there from 1970 until she passed. Dad moved to Highland Place Retirement in Kitchener with Cadeau. For two-plus years he enjoyed the company of his dining-room and outdoor smoking buddies; the professional staff at H.P.; and especially the great food - he never before had tried quiche (coo-sha, as he called it)! An old-fashioned auction sale November 18, 2015 and he said farewell to a great village and a community of neighbours who were always ready to help when help was needed. Visitation at Dreisinger Funeral Home in Elmira, Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the funeral home chapel on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 11 a.m. by Pastor Mark Kirkey of the International Gospel Centre, Kitchener. Reception followed by interment in Linwood Union Cemetery, Manser Road. He and Mom - as the song says, TOGETHER. If desired, memorial donations are appreciated. The Gideons were always favoured and supported by Mom. London Health Sciences has held a special significance to the Moore family. ""LOVE NEVER ENDS"" - 1 Cor. 13:8(i) www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com