Obituary of Mark J. Verge

VERGE, Mark J. - Passed suddenly away at his residence, Harbour Grace on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, Mark J. Verge of Harbour Grace, age 64 years. Predeceased by wife: Joyce; parents: James and Blanche. Leaving to mourn, daughter: Suzanne Paulin, Ottawa, ON; step-son: Weston (Sharon) Hunt, St. John's; one granddaughter: Alexandra; sister: Lillian Verge, Harbour Grace; niece: Gayle Verge, Harbour Grace; also a large number of other relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends a Noel's Funeral Home, Harvey Street, Harbour Grace after 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul's Anglican Church, Harbour Grace. Inurnment to take place in St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Grace. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Harbour Grace. Tribute to Mark J. Verge: I find myself here writing another memorial to another person I care for. Sitting here watching the sunrise the morning after Mark's passing I have come to realize many things. One thing I have realized is that during life we should always count the sunrises, for I realize a sunrise is Gods gift of a day, a promise of things to come, and sunsets are a reminder that tomorrow is another day. Mark's favourite time of day was always the sunrise. I know he found peace in the sunrise for it was a time for him, in his own way to commune with God, and realize what peace there is in stillness. That reminds me of "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10) and in the stillness of morning I think Mark realized God was always there although there were times that he may have chose not to listen. Mark Verge lead a very diverse life however for him, his life only began when he met my mom Joyce. My mom Joyce Hunt-Verge was the love of his life and they shared a bond that many couples would envy. I still remember getting calls from my mom telling me of their adventures on the road from where ever they would travel, or just updates of their day. Shorly after marrying Joyce, Mark began to do life insurance and although not his first choice Mark pursued this with a vigilance. During the summer with my daughter in tow they would embark on their travels which took them far and wide all over the Avalon Peninsula. However they could not pass Monty's Restaurant in Whitbourne without a customary stop for a snack. I know that travelling with Alexandra was the highlight of their summer and Mark and Mom would always create new adventures for Alexandra every year. It is during times like this that you realize the strength of family. I know that my family would have never have made it during this time if it were not for Mark's sister Lillian and her daughter Gayle. They have been a great strength to Mark even though he refused assistance, and for Me, Sharon and Alexandra they have been a great source of strength and comfort. I did not think that a person could die of a broken heart; but I think my thought on that has changed. Once my mom passed way in February; Mark to say the least took it very hard; and finally received his final wish to be with my mom forever in heaven. I think there will be two new basketball players in heaven because I doubt it would be possible for me to pass the basketball court by St. Francis Field without thinking of Mark and Joyce shooting hoops on an early sunny morning, while the dew was still on the grass , just as soon as the snow had cleared the court. So I think that I have learned many lessons in the past while and has strengthened my faith but the one thing I think I will take from all of this is to remember to count the sunrises and praise the sunsets. I found this quote on the internet and have always found it so meaningful Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good morning, Lord," and those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good Lord, it's morning." Psalms 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.