Age 48, Cheticamp, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 17th, 2022 at his home. He was the son of Linus (predeceased) and Thelma Deveau. A welder by trade, he was the service advisor for Larade’s Tire Shop for the last 15 years. He was knowledgeable in tire sales and bookkeeping and loved interacting with customers, suppliers, and his coworkers.
Mark suffered a spinal cord injury in a motorcycle accident while working in Alberta in 2000 and had been confined to a wheelchair ever since. He rarely complained and wanted to live an independent life as much as possible. Those close to him knew how mentally and physically strong he truly was. Despite his disability, he did not shy away from outdoor activities such as 4 wheeling, boating, deer hunting or trout fishing. Mark had a very solid network of friends and family and was always grateful for their support.
Along with his mother, Mark is survived by his brother Dave (Jennifer); niece, Lauren and nephew, Ethan. The family would like to thank the staff at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre in Cheticamp for their care and service for Mark over the years.
Visitation will be from 9:30 am until time of funeral mass at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 in l’Église St. Pierre, Cheticamp with Father Silvichan Dominic officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Paraplegic Association.
Condolences
So sorry for your loss. Mark was a good man. Thinking of you and your family.
Love Bryan, Wendy, Brandon and Kyle Staal
So sorry for your loss Thelma , David and family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love Elaine & Bob MacDonald
Our sincere condolences to Thelma and family on the passing of your beautiful son Mark.He is with the angels and Jesus our saviour. May the love that surrounds you and your family comfort you during these difficult times.
À Thelma, la famille et les proches de Mark: nous vous envoyons nos plus sincères sympathies.
Chesca et Christian
Thelma: We were so saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. Our sincere sympathies and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thelma, Dave,Jen, very sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
Trish and Paul Francis
Our sympathy on Marcs passing . Marc was always friendly and professional.
I am so sad to hear of Mark’s passing. I spent many years traveling to Cheticamp for an annual golf tournament. It was always a treat to interact with Mark. His positive attitude was to be admired I will treasure my memories. Heaven is a little brighter with his presence.
Paul Phillips Goodyear Canada Inc.
On envoie nos sinceres sympathies en ce temps difficile .
Mark etait toujours un bon voisin et toujours gentil au travail . Vous etes dans
nos pensees
Darlene et Jeanmarc Paturel
Dora et Edgar Aucoin
Thelma I am so sorry to hear about Mark..I really have no words but believe me you will get threw this with the love of your family and friends…I did it one day at a time..sending you my love
So very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing…. I got to know him more when I took care of him for a short time and I found him to be such an inspiration..never complaining..always so pleasant.
I hope he is running around trying to find the best fishing spots!! Cherish all the good memories🙏🏻❤️
My deepest condolences Thelma and Dave on hearing about Mark’s passing. Keep the memories close to your heart it will help on these dark days.
Bon courage Thelma et la famille. Nous venons tout juste de célébrer notre foi en la resurrection de Jésus. Sur ce Mark n’est pas mort mais transformer dans cette nouvelle vie avec le Christ. Il est rentré chez lui ou il n’y a ni peine, ni souffrance et ni pleurs. Vivez ces moments difficiles dans cette confiance en Jesus. Gerald (diacre) et Anna