Condolence From: Rev. Eleanor Russ
Condolence: Sincere sympathy to the family.
Rev. Eleanor Russ
Southampton, Ontario
Bruce Presbytery
Wednesday June 15, 2016
Condolence From: PJ McLellan Shaw
Condolence: I was sad to hear of Mark's passing. I had the honour to serve with Mark on the North Wellington Health Care Board during his tenure in Mount Forest. He was a very engaged Director who was not afraid to ask the tough questions or deal with challenging issues. He was always respectful and his sense of humour served him very well. Mark contributed greatly to our community and we will be forever grateful. The world has lost a kind and compassionate man. My sympathies to all of his family and hope your wonderful memories of Mark will give you strength at this time.
Tuesday June 07, 2016
Condolence From: Mark and Judy Olacke
Condolence: We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mark. We met him at various functions on the Manitoulin Island and knew him through his friend and colleague the Rev. Mary-Jo Eckert Tracy, her husband Harold and daughter Karen where he would visit at times. He was a top notch person and pastor. RIP Mark
Tuesday May 31, 2016
Condolence From: Ruth Chisholm mohammed
Condolence: a life well served; communities made richer by his presence; truly devoted to family and friends; champion of the 4' leggers...a great loss...sincere joy wished to a family he loved whole heartedly and unconditionally...r.i.p. reverend mark william steven ferrier
Tuesday May 31, 2016
Condolence From: Linda and Alex Cameron
Condolence: Our heartfelt condolences to the Ferrier family. May the many wonderful memories give you comfort at this difficult and sad time.
Friday May 27, 2016
Condolence From: Heather Cameron
Condolence: Such sad news and my condolences for your loss. Mark was a good friend through Ontario Youth Parliament and an early leader in youth discipleship. It was nice being able to reconnect with him last year during his trip to Ottawa. I hope that the difference he made, in so many different ways, provides some comfort.
Heather
Thursday May 26, 2016
Condolence From: (Rev) Matthew Penny
Condolence: It is a hard blow for any family when someone so loved leaves this earth. The only comfort will be the assurance of our faith that says for Mark this is not the end, but a move to a new realm and reality. May the blessing of God, and the presence of the Spirit be of comfort and bring you peace.
Thursday May 26, 2016
Condolence From: Angela and David Prediger
Condolence: Dear Valerie, Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of Mark. May your memories of Mark help to sustain you at this most difficult time. May God's peace be with you.
Thursday May 26, 2016
Condolence From: Ken and Joan Hayward
Condolence: So sorry to hear of Reverend Mark's passing. Heaven has gained another angel way before their time. Our deepest condolences go out to Mark's family. Reverend Mark was a good friend and we enjoyed many good times while he was in Mount Forest. His sermons were the best and always came from the heart. He was a big man with even a bigger heart! We will cherish the many fond memories.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Thursday May 26, 2016
Condolence From: Kerry and Albert Hale and Family
Condolence: No words can express your loss. Mark will be remembered by our family as he baptized our grandchildren. At children story time those kids could answer his questions before he got the question out of his mouth. Kept Mark on his toes when they were in church. Lots of laughs.
We will keep you in our hearts at this time.
Kerry
Thursday May 26, 2016
Condolence From: Taylor Sullivan
Condolence: Sending my thoughts and prayers to Valerie, David, Aria, Tara, Gavin and the rest of the family at this time. God's blessings of peace and love be with you all.
Wednesday May 25, 2016
Condolence From: Richard & Gail Ahlers
Condolence: Our sincere sympathy to all members of Mark's family. It was with deep regret that we learned of his untimely death. He was a joy to have on the Manitoulin while he was the UCC minister and Little Current councilman there. We are so sorry for your lost.
Wednesday May 25, 2016
Condolence From: Rev. Gary Clark
Condolence: Mark and I were in the same group that went overseas as students. We attended the training and debriefing sessions together. I was please many years later to end up in London Conference with him. He spoke his truth and strived to be honest. I am sorry for his loss to his congregation and to the church.
Wednesday May 25, 2016
Condolence From: Rev. Sheryl Spencer
Condolence: So many people in the Mount Forest-Woodland pastoral charge, and in the wider community, are shocked and saddened by Rev. Mark's passing. His friends and family are being held in prayer.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Shannon Tennant
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of Mark's death. After hearing so much about him in Manitou Conference, I enjoyed getting to know him in person at General Council.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Rev. Dr. Bob Jackson
Condolence: I knew Mark through his teen years and in the early years of his ministry, and I am shocked and saddened at his death at such a young age. He was a great blessing to the many youth who flowered under his presence and leadership. "Whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's" and indeed Mark was and is. My deepest sympathies to Bill and all the Ferrier family and with every good blessing as you journey through your loss. Bob Jackson
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Nancy and Ron Harper and family
Condolence: Our family was saddened by Rev. Mark's passing and our hearts go out to his family and friends. We enjoyed his sense of humour and as our family usually sat in his direct line of vision at Mount Forest United, we shared many laughs. He always said the hymn "Come in, come in and sit down" was the Harper Family song and we remember him every time we sing it.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Ingersoll Choral Society
Condolence: Our deepest condolences to Mark's family and friends. We truly enjoyed having Mark as a valued member of our choir. He always had a smile and some witty comment to add to the practices. His comic contribution to our last performance in January 2016 was one to remember.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Jane Howe and Elizabeth Frazer
Condolence: Our sincere sympathies and our prayers to the Ferriers ... what a shock to hear of Mark's death. He will be remembered with gratitude for the gifts of spirit and care he brought to his ministry.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Rev. Jenny Stephens
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of Mark's death. I was his Conference Personnel Minister when he served at the Mount Forest pastoral charge. He was never afraid to speak his mind, gave strong leadership (sometimes as the 'loyal opposition') in Bruce presbytery, cared deeply for his congregations and for the United Church of Canada. I am grateful to have known him.
I hold his friends, the St. Paul's congregation as well as his family in my prayers. Jenny.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Yvonne & Bill Stewart
Condolence: So sorry to hear of Rev Mark's passing. We had the privilege of knowing him during his ministry at the Mount Forest United Church. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Bill and Susan Jones
Condolence: We were very sad to hear of Mark's passing. We will see all of you at the service in Timmins on Saturday
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Rev. Lynne Allin
Condolence: On behalf of the congregation of Mt. Elgin United Church and myself, I would like to offer our deepest sympathy. Mark was a respected colleague and neighbour in ministry and I appreciated the opportunity to work with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family and the congregation of St. Paul's United Church.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Greg Smith-Young
Condolence: I am very sad to hear of Mark's death. His good humour (quite often mischievious) and wisdom were always a blessing to me. My good thoughts and prayers to Bill and the rest of Mark’s family. May God’s grace and peace be with you.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Ruth Noble
Condolence: I was sad to hear of Mark's passing on Saturday. I remember his laughter, many times spent over a meal, his wonderful bear hugs that seemed to make everything okay again! He was a warm, funny, wonderfully caring person and he will be greatly missed! Hugs and prayers to his family. May God hold all of you in God's loving hands as you walk the path of grief together
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Rev. Ted Harrison
Condolence: Mark was a smart, sweet, loveable man with a keen mind and a great wit. The church has lost a beautiful servant, and the world has lost a great heart through which we were so very blessed. The Lord bless and keep you, brother.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Condolence From: Graham & Connie Desjardins & family
Condolence: To all of Mark's family ...
My heart is heavy as I write this. Mark was a big part of the time that our 4 children attended church when he was in our Westmeath Charge. Just recently I contacted him to see how he was doing but did not hear back from him - I was not aware that he had been ill. We have many memories that we will cherish. Our children loved their special time listening to the "children's story" each Sunday. He always explained the story down to their level so they would completely understand the similarity between the bible reading and how his story related to that reading. RIP Mark ... heaven has gained yet another angel.
Monday May 23, 2016
Condolence From: Peter & Colleen Valliant
Condolence: We were shocked and saddened to learn of Mark's passing. We shared many great times together while he was our minister here in Westmeath. We will never forget the kindness and care he gave our family during some difficult times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this sad time. Rest in peace Mark.
Monday May 23, 2016
Condolence From: Chris Drew
Condolence: I met Mark when he was the minister in Westmeath, Ontario. He was a lovely man and well liked by his parishioners.
Monday May 23, 2016
Condolence From: John & Myrtle Bromley
Condolence: Our deepest sympathy.Mark always had his thumb on the pulse of the community.
Monday May 23, 2016
Condolence From: (Rev.) Keith Reynolds
Condolence: To Mark's family,
I was saddened to hear of Mark's death, as we were colleagues for a number of years here in Bruce Presbytery in Hamilton Conference. His attention to detail and courage to share his voice were some of the gifts he brought to this Presbytery.
Wishing you God's comfort and encouragement as you make this passage together.
Peace,
~Keith
Monday May 23, 2016
Condolence From: Verna Batenchuk
Condolence: Rev. Mark was always here for us. Someone so special can never be forgotten.
May the love of those around you help
you through the day`s ahead and give way to the peace & comfort of God`s Love.
With Sincere Sympathy.
Verna Batenchuk
Monday May 23, 2016
Condolence From: Marie and Bernhard Zettler
Condolence: Remembering with gratitude the gift of having Mark in our lives. During his time in the Westmeath Pastoral charge he baptized both of our granddaughters and shared many meals and glasses of fine wine with us. We were privileged to have a visit from him just over a year ago. Peace and comfort to all who love and miss him.
Bernhard and Marie Zettler
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Monday May 23, 2016
Condolence From: Laurie, Neil, and Campbell
Condolence: We were fortunate to know Mark both as a minister, and also as a lover of theatre. Mark was involved in many productions of the Holstein Drama Group. He was in several plays. He directed a wonderful version of The Melville Boys, and his lovely harmony added to both Fiddler on the Roof and Oklahoma. We remember the Lechiam scene so vividly with Mark. Thanks.
He was always fearful of the disease that killed his mother that he loved so dearly. Peace be with you Mark.
Monday May 23, 2016
Condolence From: Colleen Blackwell
Condolence: You will be greatly missed by all the people who's lives you have touched. My thoughts and prayers go out to all your friends and family. I know you have your spot picked out in heaven. Missing you ~ hugs Colleen & Trevor
Monday May 23, 2016