Joe Stephen
24-09 2017 21:40
wrote:
I have known Marc for nearly 25 years and count him among my closest friends. Over the years, we have sometimes lived in the same cities (including Toronto and New York), while at other times oceans apart. But we’ve always stayed in touch—a feat I attribute to Marc’s incredible loyalty and determination to go the extra mile. He was the kind of guy with whom you could pick right up, no matter how much time had passed. I always looked forward to his newsy emails, updating us on friends, family and work, or the rarer occasions when we’d get our families together when he and Susan were in town. I feel fortunate that our kids had a chance to spend time together and get to know one another.
As anyone who knew him could attest, Marc was a smart guy who always had interesting insights into the markets or world affairs. But smart takes are a dime a dozen and Marc offered something more: he always shared his perspective in a classy, understated way. His opinion was much sought after for this reason and Marc was always extremely thoughtful and generous with his time. For instance, as my nephew was graduating from Western Engineering, Marc reached out to him to serve as a sounding board for career advice. Marc was also a master at bringing people together and would go out of his way to connect people if he thought it would prove mutually beneficial.
Above all, family came first for Marc. He was a loving, dedicated husband and he and Susan were true soul mates. He was a devoted dad who was so proud of Graydon and Hudson and was intimately involved in their everyday life. He was a cherished son who was intent on helping his mother work through her grief after the passing of his father. Despite a demanding career, Marc made time for his family and they remained his number one priority.
I will miss Marc terribly. Theresa, Joseph, Ryan and I are all deeply saddened by his sudden and shocking passing. His memory lives on in the many hearts he touched during his too-short time with us.
Joe Stephen
24-09 2017 21:40
wrote:
I have known Marc for nearly 25 years and count him among my closest friends. Over the years, we have sometimes lived in the same cities (including Toronto and New York), while at other times oceans apart. But we’ve always stayed in touch—a feat I attribute to Marc’s incredible loyalty and determination to go the extra mile. He was the kind of guy with whom you could pick right up, no matter how much time had passed. I always looked forward to his newsy emails, updating us on friends, family and work, or the rarer occasions when we’d get our families together when he and Susan were in town. I feel fortunate that our kids had a chance to spend time together and get to know one another.
As anyone who knew him could attest, Marc was a smart guy who always had interesting insights into the markets or world affairs. But smart takes are a dime a dozen and Marc offered something more: he always shared his perspective in a classy, understated way. His opinion was much sought after for this reason and Marc was always extremely thoughtful and generous with his time. For instance, as my nephew was graduating from Western Engineering, Marc reached out to him to serve as a sounding board for career advice. Marc was also a master at bringing people together and would go out of his way to connect people if he thought it would prove mutually beneficial.
Above all, family came first for Marc. He was a loving, dedicated husband and he and Susan were true soul mates. He was a devoted dad who was so proud of Graydon and Hudson and was intimately involved in their everyday life. He was a cherished son who was intent on helping his mother work through her grief after the passing of his father. Despite a demanding career, Marc made time for his family and they remained his number one priority.
I will miss Marc terribly. Theresa, Joseph, Ryan and I are all deeply saddened by his sudden and shocking passing. His memory lives on in the many hearts he touched during his too-short time with us.
