Marc Avard
elevated qsxLe January 15, 1972 ~ May 16, 2026
elevated qsxLe Visitation
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Private
elevated qsxLe Obituary
It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss that we announce the sudden passing of Marc Avard on May 16, 2026, at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital at the age of 54. Beloved son of David and Joan Avard. Loving husband of 25 years to Filomena “Mena” DiNunzio. Cherished and adored father to Anthony. Dear brother of Dawne (Dave) and brother-in-law of Lou (Cathy). Loving uncle to Michaela, Tony (Lisa), Joseph (Stephanie) and great-uncle to Jaxon, Aubrey, Logan, Gemma, Gabriel and Jake. Marc will be sadly missed and held dear in the hearts of his many extended family and dear friends. He will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten.
elevated qsxLe Marc was a gentle soul who deeply loved his family. He devoted all his heart to enjoying baseball, hockey and trips with his wife and son. Marc held the highest standard of care to the details of his profession and respect to his colleagues. A smile that shone bright, a quiet observer, an avid Leafs and Blue Jays fan, a lover of Italian Instagram comedy reels, Marc imprinted his spirit in his family and friend’s hearts forever.
elevated qsxLe Words cannot fully express the depth of our gratitude for your generous support, kind words, and heartfelt prayers during this difficult time.
elevated qsxLe Thank you from the Avard and DiNunzio families.
elevated qsxLe If desired, donations in memory of Marc can be made to Diabetes Canada or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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To Mena, Anthony and the entire family. We are very saddened and heartbroken. Our deepest and sincere condolences. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Paulo, Cristina and Marco Alves❤️
I’m really going to miss his weekly comedy vids he sent me. He always had a smile, a joke, and never spoke an ill word of anyone, ever. He was in the truest sense of the phrase, a gentle giant with a big heart. Great father, husband, and son to his parents. We will all miss you Marc. Our lives were all better because you were in them. God Bless.
Our deepest condolences to Mena, Anthony and the entire family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rob & Katie Winsor
Mena and Anthony
Our deepest condolences to you both. May the lovefelt memories of Mark last a lifetime for you both. He was a proud dad
Dear Mena. I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved husband. My deepest condolences to you and all your family. May God give you the strength to face the days ahead.
Anna Sarraino (Angela’s DiNunzio’s cousin).
Hi My Dear Filomena – Mena & Anthony. We Could Not Believe It. When we first heard about Marc. Our Sincere & Deepest Condolences to you & the Family. May he R.I.P. Maria RE & Family
My little cousin. He was so good with Amanda and Elizabeth. Amanda and he had a special bond when she was little. TMNT, sneaking in Die Hard movies and The Simpsons. I watched him grow from infant to loving husband and father. He has left a whole in the family.
Dear Mena, Anthony and the Avard and Di Nunzio families,
our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father,son and uncle.
Dear Mena, may you always remain strong and may our Lord always remain at your side to give you strength and courage.
Our deepest condolences to Mena, Anthony and the entire family. We remember our dear friend, Marc, whose kindness, love and beautiful spirit touched so many lives. Though words can never fully express the sadness of this loss, I am grateful for the memories, the laughter and the moments we shared. I will miss the comical reels Marc loved to share with me. His friendship was a gift that will always be cherished. Marc may no longer walk beside us, but he will forever live in our hearts and in the lives he touched. Rest peacefully, Marc, you will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
Mena, Anthony and families we are all heartbroken over the passing of Marc. May he guide and protect you all from up above and may God give you all the strength to get through this very difficult time! Rest in Eternal Peace Marc
Condolences from Carmine, Sandra, Adamo, Grace and Olivia D’Addese
It is with a Sad Heart.I send Love and Prayers to All of Marc’s Family. . He will be missed for His Kindness, Caring ,Giving Heart .To know Marc was a Blessing. Dear Mena You and Anthony and Family,brought so much Love into a beautiful Heart . .Marc’s Love for His Dad Dave ,Mom. Joan & Sister. Dawne /Dave and Family .Also Aunt Donna ,Vickie ,, Bonnie and All the Avard Family and many Friends. .Marc left Special memories with all of us. We shared a Precious Soul ..Also He loved his little furry Girl .
R I P Dear Friend.
Dear Mena and Anthony and family. My deepest condolences.
I will remember Mark with that beautiful smile that he always had and the kindness that he showed everyone. He will be greatly missed may his soul rest in peace.
We are deeply saddened for your loss. Mark was a wonderful man. He is with God watching over you and Anthony. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love Palermo family.
To Mena Anthony and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Marc. There are truly no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so loved. Marc was a wonderful husband, a devoted father to Anthony, and an incredible person who touched the lives of so many people around him.
He will always be remembered for his warm smile, kind heart, and amazing sense of humour. Marc had a special way of making everyone around him laugh and feel comfortable. Whether it was through his jokes, his positive energy, or simply his presence, he brought happiness to so many people. He was the kind of person you never forget.
The memories he created with family and friends will live on forever, and his love and spirit will continue to shine through all the people whose lives he touched. Marc’s strength, kindness, and caring nature made him truly special, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Please know that our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with you all during this incredibly difficult time. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared and strength in the love of family and friends surrounding you.
Marc will always be remembered, cherished, and forever missed.
Steven, Kristen, Krystal, Lucas, Donna and Maurizio
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. May you have comfort in all the wonderful memories of Marc having touched your lives and the lives of so many.
Marc, you will be deeply missed at all of our family gatherings. You always brought such a warm smile and so many laughs. We shared countless conversations filled with knowledge, stories, and fun — from sports and toys to comedy and so much more.
You were truly a genuine and wonderful person, gone far too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.
You will always be missed.
With love,
Matteo, Julia, and Domenica
Mena, Anthony and family- deepest condolences and prayers.
Dearest Mena and Anthony,
We send our deepest sympathies to you at this sad time. Losing a husband and a father brings a sadness larger than anyone can understand.
Be assured of our prayers for Marc and for both of you.