Mark Gerard Keating

Cherished father of Patrick (Ariel), Frances (Jeremiah), Jean, Etty, Raymond, Greg and Noella. Beloved brother of D'Arcy (Monica), Ann (Ralph), Frances, Gregory, Michael (Kate), Clare, Bernard (Cathy), Desmond (Janice) and Lorraine. Granddad of Matthew, Elizabeth, Violet, Patrick, Teddy and Zekaya. Predeceased by his parents Mary Jean and Raymond Francis Keating. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends.

Mark devoted his life to working with his hands. His woodworking was an art, and will live on for many generations to come. He lived his life as he worked, out of love.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church (26 Carmel Road), on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Funeral mass will follow at 1:00 pm. Fr. Jeff Shannon officiating. Friends are invited to view the service online on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm. The service can be viewed anytime up to 90 days. Go to www.funeraweb.tv and select Mark’s name to view the service. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions payable by cheque or online to ARCH would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. 705-759-2522). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Keating family.