Marco DeBruin

August 18, 1950 – April 10, 2023
 
Passed peacefully at home after a 22-month struggle with cancer.  He often said “I never got COVID but I’m collateral damage”.
 
Marco was brought to Canada from The Netherlands by his parents Margo (2019) and Cornelius (2020) arriving on July 1, 1954.  Survived by sisters Sylvia and Audrey.  Leaving a huge hole in the hearts and lives of his wife of 49 years Donna, daughter Catherine (Isaque Saraiva) and son Brian.
 
He had an ongoing thirst for knowledge and love of nature.  Member of rare Charitable Research Reserve, Waterloo Region Nature and proudly served with the Highland Fusiliers of Canada retiring with the rank of Sergeant.
 
Thank you to CMH Medical Day Care, Para Med Palliative Care Team for their professional and compassionate support.
 
As per his wishes family and friends will gather to share memories on Saturday, April 22 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Saint Luke’s U.C. 1620 Franklin Blvd. Cambridge.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to a charity of your choice.
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