Douglas Marks
Passed on: November 14th, 2008
69, Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear father and grandfather, Doug Marks on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Don and Blanche (Powell) Marks. Dad is still remembered for his hockey talent with the Sydney Suburban Hockey League in the 1950s. He worked for 45 years as a milkman, starting with Cape Breton Dairy and retiring from Scotsburn Dairy in 2002. He was also past president of the United Steelworkers of America Local 198 Retail Workers. He was best known as the bingo caller for the Sydney Junior Mills and various organizations at the Leisure Gardens, Steel Workers Hall, and most recently the Membertou Entertainment Centre. He coached various hockey and baseball teams, as he loved the company of all children. Dad was a rare breed of man, anyone who knew him, knew him to be a complete gentleman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, neighbour and friend. Dad was a devoted husband to Renee (Morrison) the love of his life, who passed away February 2004. Surviving are his children, Kelly (Gerald) Power, Dougie (Lisa) and Shane (Kim), all of Sydney, the lights of his life; his grandchildren, Ryan and Brennen Power, Morgan, Hannah, Ava and Emma Marks, who were his source of strength these last few years. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Lou (Jack) Cox; brothers, Bobby (Joyce), Wally (Cookie), Billy (Joan) and Donald (Stella); sister-in-law, Shirley Morrison; brothers-in-law, Jim (Sis) Morrison, Wayne (Kay) Morrison, as well as several nieces and nephews, and a foster child from World Vision, Baha' Issa. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of one's choice. Visitation will take place Sunday, Nov. 16 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17 at St. Andrew's United Church, Sydney with Rev. Stephen Mills officiating. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
