The death of John Francis Marks, age 55, husband of Nancy (Rattray) Marks of Bloomfield, NB, occurred on May 12, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Passekeag, NB, the son of the late Charles and Irene (Tays) Marks. John is survived by his wife Nancy; daughters Wendy and Peter Smith of Salt Springs, Ashley Marks and Brian Howe of Bloomfield; son Gary Marks and Wendy Brideau of Bloomfield; proud Papa of grandchildren Rebecca, Michael, Karleigh, Charley, Jackson, Bayton and Talon; brother Charles Marks; sisters Geraldine and Donnie Bettle, Florence Durley and Irvin Jones; mother-in-law Helen Rattray; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. John (Fanny) Marks was a devoted husband, father, papa and brother. With a wonderful wife by his side they raised three amazing children. He always made everyone laugh. He was friends to many, always listening and helping anyone he could. He loved doing wood working and mechanic work. He also loved fishing and hunting deer and moose with the boys. He loved spending time with the grandkids laughing and bugging. He loved spending time with his kids on ALL their projects (cars, houses, garages). He loved watching the sun rise and listening to all Mom’s birds and the squirrel bug the dogs. His most favourite thing to do was, on a nice warm day he and Mom would go out on the bike just to tour all the back roads and look for old cars. John was a long standing faithful employee of Strescon in Saint John for 37 years. He was a member of the Valley Cruisers Car Club and he loved going to all the antique car shows. He enjoyed having a few cold ones with his son and son-in-laws while cooking a steak on the BBQ. He will be always remembered and missed by all, because anywhere you go he has touched something. He is resting at Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156), 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB, with visiting on Wednesday, from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service, conducted by Rev. Jim Touchbourne, will be held at 11:00 am. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, from Sherwood’s Chapel. Interment will follow in Riverbank Cemetery. Donations in memory of John may be made to the Cancer Society or to a memorial of your choice. Personal condolences to the family may be made through www.sherwoodsfuneralhome.com