Mark Edward Irish
elevated aYFUn December 14, 1951 – February 6, 2020
elevated aYFUn Visitation
Sunday February 9, 2020 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
elevated aYFUn Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated aYFUn Funeral Mass
Monday February 10, 2020 at 1:30 pm
elevated aYFUn Chapel of St. Joseph- Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated aYFUn Obituary
elevated aYFUn Peacefully passed away with family by his side and loving mother, Kathlyn, holding his hand. While his late father, Dr. Paul Joseph Irish, was holding Mark’s other hand. Brothers and sisters Paul, Eileen, Kathleen, Maureen, David and Margaret will miss him always. Mark was predeceased by infant brother Vincent and youngest brother Peter. Brother in law to Cathleen Irish, Gregory Rogers, Mark McKay and Gloria Taylor. Mark was a devoted and loved uncle to 23 nieces and nephews and 18 great nieces and nephews. Mark was proud to be a godfather to Paul Irish and Caitlin Rogers-Aquino. They will cherish his humour, kindness and generosity. Mark will be missed by cousins, family and friends. Mark was a graduate of Brebeuf College School, Seneca College and York University. His love of reading, history and Toronto led him to create Toronto Storied Walking Tours, a venture that he loved and was proud of. A Special thank you to the staff at Hill House Hospice, where Mark was cared for with kindness and dignity.
“cherish his humour, kindness and generosity” is how I’ll remember Mark too … especially his wiseacre, slightly-asymmetrical humour! I’m thankful my younger brothers brought everyone Irish into our Caracas Road adventures. We remain marked.
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Mark. Please accept my condolences and prayers and may his soul rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss
My deepest condolences to your family. I remember some of you from St Gab’s. I loved reading Marks Facebook posts on the history of Toronto as I share in a love of local history. I wish you all peace at this difficult time.
Please accept my deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Our sincere condolences to all of the Irish family. I loved reading his blog about Toronto Storied Walking Tours. May he rest in peace.
With sympathy,
Kim (Youngstrom) Stone and Greg Stone
My condolences to to the Family. We will miss Mark and his wonderful kindness. Peace be with you all.
Truly sorry to hear about Mark. I’m going to try to come up for the final ceremony in the spring. My new “enhanced” liscense might allow me to cross the boarder now after twenty years of banishment. Hope to see everyone then and I hope everyone is doing well. God bless Mark. Love Johnny
Irish family i am so saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. He was part of my childhood as were you all. May your grief be overshadowed by all your joyful memories of your wonderful brother ( and son! Mrs. Irish)💔
Deepest condolences to Paul and the whole Irish clan on the loss of your beloved brother, son, and uncle, Mark.
He was one of a kind and a special guy. I have fun memories of him, Hanging out at Bayview village, Millgate park, wandering the streets of Willowdale, Glendon college gym to name a few. I enjoyed listening to his stories of Toronto on the walking tours. He was a thoughtful, smart, kind man and curious about the world. He will be so missed.
My sincere condolences to Mrs Irish and the entire Irish family. Mark and I would see one another while doing research at the Reference Library or on heritage walks. We shared a love of the city’s history and always get caught up on one another’s families. Mark was always cheerful and loved to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for Toronto’s history.
Take care,
Marta O’Brien
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time.
Dear Kay and the Irish Family. I only just now saw this news. Much love to all of you. Mark was a dear and cherished friend from our early years at St. Gabriels. We have kept in touch on facebook over the years and I will miss our catch ups and his wonderful humour.
Much love and condolences,
Mary
I was so saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. His heritage posts were so clever, insightful, and well researched. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
So sorry to hear of another of the original blue ridge road families sons passing. My love to all. David Wilson and family
I was so very sad to learn this news about Mark. Even though we are a distance apart, I often think of all the Irish’s with such fond memories, stories and laughter. You are all such an important part of my childhood and adolescence. Please know that my thoughts and condolences are with each of you during this difficult time. All my love, hugs and kisses to the family and extended family. Xoxo
Valerie (Wilson) Burrows
Calgary (403) 861-4304. Love to hear from any of you-anytime.