Obituary of Marcel Francis 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 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 ¾ 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. Mark and Lil built their dream home on five acres of land on Ament Line in Linwood, and lived there from 1970 until she passed. Mark moved to Highland Place Retirement in Kitchener on September 9, 2015. At the November 18, 2015 auction he said goodbye to a great community of friends. Friends are invited to Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, for visitation on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 11 a.m., with Pastor Mark Kirkey of the International Gospel Centre, Kitchener, officiating. A reception will follow. Interment in Linwood Cemetery (Manser Road). 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. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com