VIVARAIS, Mark – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Rene Vivarais at the age of 63, at home with his wife beside him on Friday February 5, 2021. He has gone fishing leaving behind his greatest love, his 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and his loving companion Slushie. He courageously battled ALS for 3 years. Married to Sandra (Mallette) Vivarais for 41 years. Loving father to Christopher (Shawna) Vivarais, Courtney (Brooks) Ayotte, Ashleigh Vivarais. Loving Poppy to Preston, Ryleigh, Chloe, Cohen, Keaten, and 2 angels that left too soon. Loving Godfather to Julie D’Aprile and Mikey Dion. Brother to Sharon (Joe) D’Aprile, Karen (Rick) Ferchette, Gary (Phylis) Vivarais, brother-in-law Bryan Goudie, Sisters-in-law Dale Vivarais and Islay Vivarais and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Loving mother-in-law Shirley Mallette-MacDonald. Brother-in-law to Brenda (Nequib) Butt, Rob “Bro” (Mary) Mallette, Marilyn (Rick) Parisien, and Cathy (Milton) Winter. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and May (née Ward) Vivarais, his sister Dawn Goudie, his father-in-law Gordie Mallette, and step father-in-law William MacDonald, and his niece Trina Lee Mallette. Special Thanks to Dr. Smar and all the staff at the ALS Clinic Ottawa and ALS Society Canada and the staff at homecare, Richard. Suzanne, Barb, Arlene, Mike, Shilpa, Brandi, Casey, Steve, Alisha, Katlyne, and Pierre. Donations to ALS Canada (www.als.ca) would be appreciated. Cremation has taken place. A funeral ceremony will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall. Online condolences may be made at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca

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