Laferriere, Joseph ‘Marc’

Joseph Marc (Markie) Laferriere passed away on September 6th, 2024. He was born in 1945, in Hawkesbury, Ontario, and turned 79 this past June 2nd. Marc was one of the first people to move into the Lodge on February 27, 1986. He had an infectious personality and loved music; often singing along to his favourites like ‘Que Sera Sera” by Doris Day.  When there were Church Services at the Lodge, he loved singing along to hymns, too. He had a tender heart and considered the staff and friends at the Lodge to be his family. He particularly enjoyed the company of Dawn and Gerry, whether just watching TV or participating in various recreation activities.  Marc loved cheering on the Blue Jays and welcoming animals who dropped by the Lodge for visits, with their owners. Marc loved his morning coffee, and he enjoyed teasing people and calling them “bad boys”. He loved knowing if people were coming back in the morning and would ask most people (staff) “mor-morning”; and, of course, because they cared, they would say “yes, mor-morning”. Everyone will miss his feistiness, the mischievous look in his eyes, his smirk, and zest for life. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Garafraxa Hill Funeral Home, Chatsworth. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Participation Lodge, 684136, 30 Sideroad, RR#1, Holland Centre on Wednesday October 9, at 2pm, Pastor Michael Henkel officiating. Interment McLeans Cemetery, Bognor ON. If desired, donations in Marc’s memory can be made to Participation Lodge Grey Bruce. Condolences may be expressed online at www.garafraxahillfuneral.com. ​Finally, please take a moment to remember and cherish your memories of Marc and hum a few lines of Que Sera Sera…..