August 13, 1951 to April 22, 2017
of Atwood, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday April 22, 2017 at the age of 65. Mark was an organ donor who was able to give the gift of life to others. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Listowel. Mark enjoyed talking to anyone and sharing his faith with them and was always seen wearing a cowboy hat. He worked hard, participated in mission projects in Bolivia and also enjoyed travelling with Kathy especially to Tennessee. Cherished and dearly loved husband of Kathy (McCallum) Rock whom he married in 1975. Loving father of Michelle Vanlochem (Marcel), Amanda Rock, Naomi Rock and April Rock. Treasured grandpa of Eliana, Tobias, Myla and Zemirah. Brother and brother-in-law of Joel (Marilyn), Marg Rock and Barbara Rock. Fondly remembered by his mother-in-law Margaret McCallum, brother-in-law Jim McCallum, Rebecca Rock, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents John and Myrn (Diehl) Rock, brothers Raymond, Donald, and John and father-in-law Jim McCallum. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday April 27 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Mark’s life will be held at First Baptist Church, Listowel on Friday April 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Lambshead officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Emanuel Bolivia Mission Project (cheques payable to First Baptist Church - with Emanuel Foundation on memo line) 172 - 6161 County Rd 86 W Listowel, ON N4W 3H2 or The Gideons International PO Box 3619 501 Imperial Rd. N. Guelph, ON N1H 7A2 www.gideons.ca would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.
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