Mark Colpitts

Chère Anne, ma chère cousine, C’est avec une immense tristesse que j’ai appris le décès de Mark. Les mots sont bien pauvres face à une telle épreuve, mais je veux que tu saches que je te garde tout près de mon cœur et que je pense très fort à toi et à ta famille dans ce moment douloureux. Je conserve que de beaux souvenirs. Je t’embrasse très fort - ton cousin Pierre .

I was so saddened to hear about Mark’s passing. He and Anne were always so kind to me, and I’ve never forgotten that. My thoughts are with you, Anne, and with Daniel and Melina as you navigate this heartbreaking loss.

Please accept my deepest condoleances. I worked with Mark at Shared Services Canada. I have very fond memories of Mark. He had a strategic mind like no others and he was equally kind with all. My thoughts are with you in these difficult times. Toutes mes sympathies Julie Hébert

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My deep sympathies to you Anne, and family, for the passing of Mark. He was my great boss at ECCC who guided with tough love, fairness, and an inspired temperament. A real treat to see him in his retirement years work contracts at SSC where he continue mentoring. I proudly would tell others, "that's Colpitts! He was my boss!" as his tall self walked by with confidence and stride, beaming and always ready for a gab. This is not supposed to happen to the good ones, but it is as it is to be. Wishing the family moments of shared memories and warm thoughts, and to us colleagues - continued deep appreciation for his service and legacy.

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Anne, I was shocked when I found out the news this morning of Mark’s passing. Mark and I have worked together many times over the past 40 years and I have many fond memories of him, his dedication and work ethic but most importantly, his utter devotion and love for you and your children. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Mark a été mon patron à ECCC et grâce à lui, j’ai pu monter les échelons dans le domaine des communications. Il a toujours cru en moi et il a été mon mentor. Très discipliné dans son travail mais toujours avec le sourire, il a été très apprécié par plusieurs collègues à ECCC. Nous nous sommes perdus de vue lorsqu’il a quitté le ministère, mais on s’est revu quelques années plus tard et c’est comme si on ne s’était jamais quitté. You will be dearly missed my friend. May you rest in eternal peace.

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Anne, Daniel, Mélina, Je vous offre mes plus sincères condoléances pour le départ de Mark. Perdre un être cher est une épreuve difficile à accepter, mais l'amour que vous aviez pour lui vous donnera le courage nécessaire pour la suite. Mark me laisse le souvenir d'un homme sympathique. Je vous aime bien. Diane Bélanger, cousine.

Je me souviendrai toujours de la dernière journée de travail de Mark. C’est moi qui l’avais accompagné à sa sortie du bureau jusqu’à l’ascenseur. Juste tous les deux… I was acting as his Director at the time. I remember thinking that I was not worthy of this task… that this person in front of me had so many years of meaningful work and experiences coming to an end, he needed to be celebrated and escorted by his favorite people in this ridiculously sad hallway. To him, I was just a kid probably! But I saw that moment as humbling and as an honour. I saw wisdom in his eyes. I saw kindness. And I saw a man who was stepping into that next chapter of his life with strength. As the elevator arrived, it felt a little too weird so I didn’t but… I wanted to give him a big hug. He was a kind person. À toute sa famille et ses amis, I am truly sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing he was respected and that people, even kids like me, will remember him with a smile.

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Chère cousine Anne, Une perte d'un être cher, c'est comme un naufrage. Quelle direction prendre? Notre esprit est embrouillé et sur quoi et sur qui peut-on se consoler. D'abord tes enfants, ensuite ta famille élargie et ensuite les oncles, tantes, neveux, nièces et les cousins-cousines. En t'écrivant, j'ai retracé cette pensée d'un grand auteur français: Jean d'Omerson (1925-2017) " Il y a quelque chose de plus fort que la mort, c'est la présence des absents, dans la mémoire des vivants." Je t'embrasse, ton cousin Denis et Lucie

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I was saddened to read the sad news of Mark’s passing. I worked with Mark in his different roles in Communications and offices of several Ministers throughout the years. He was also very supportive during my short time in Communications; his dedication, enthusiasm and insightfulness were inspiring. My sincere condolences to his family.

Chère cousine Anne, Toutes mes condoléances en ce moment difficile pour toi et ta famille.

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