Obituary of Mark Joseph Sebeslav

SEBESLAV, Mark- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father Mark on Saturday, June 18th, 2011 at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 65; just three days after his loving wife Diane had passed away. Loving husband for 43 years of Diane. Cherished father of Leah (Rob) and Marnie (Colin Patterson). Proud "Dad†� of Noah and dear Papa of Jonah. Special cousin of Dave( Kathy) Sebeslav and Lee (Linda) Paterson. Mark will be sadly missed by his nieces Jackie, Judy and Cathy - Jo and families. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Catherine, his sister Joanne and his brother Jack. Mark leaves behind many life long friends. He had a passion for playing guitar, loved NASCAR and was a big fan of the St Catharines CYO Hurricanes. Mark was retired from TRW, where he worked for over 30 years. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. J.A. Schultz, Dr. M. Levesque and primary nurse Amanda Ibrahim as well as friends and neighbors for all their love and support. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors for Mark and Diane at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Friday, June 24th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A service to celebrate the Life of Mark and Diane will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, June 25th at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a Trust Fund for Noah and Jonah would be appreciated by the family.