Obituary of John Anthony

ANTHONY, John "Mark - 92, passed away July 18, 2014 in the Magnolia Long Term Care, Enfield. Born in Shubenacadie, he was a son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Robb) Anthony. Mark was a veteran of the Second World War serving in the Royal Canadian Navy on the minesweeper Wasaga. He worked at the Shipyards in Halifax, then with Swifts Meats, the Shubenacadie Co-op and finally Pineo Meats. Mark loved sports and participated in Track and Field, hockey and softball. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, bird watching, following the Toronto Maple Leafs and gardening. He is survived by his children, Rick (Debbie), Shubenacadie; Donna (Gordie) Murphy, Gaetz Brook; Michelle Anthony (Tom Denault),Stewiacke; Paulette (Tony) Pye, Middleton; eight grandchildren; sister-in-law June Harvey, nephew Brian (Heather) Anthony. He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn, a brother Donald. Cremation has taken place under the care of Ettinger Funeral Home. A celebration of Mark's life will be held 2 -4 pm Saturday, July 26, 2014, in the Royal Canadian Legion, Shubenacadie. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Magnolia for the care and compassion shown toward Dad. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Mark may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com