Robert Mark Stafford

STAFFORD, (Robert) Mark

Mark passed away peacefully at home with his dear friend Beth by his side on May 1st, 2025, at the age of 75. Father of Robert (Amanda) Stafford, Rodney Stafford (Trina Fraser), Randi (Dwayne) Daniel, Rebecca (Nathan) Nichols, and Matthew (Kelly) Stafford. Grandfather of Brandon, Daryn, Dakota, Emma, Sylvia, Cohen, Raelynn and Asher. Great grandfather of Thea and Liam. Brother of Gary, Dwight, Michael, Marylou, Bev and Bruce. Mark will be missed by his Tavistock community friends, and family. Mark was predeceased by his parents Clifford and Fedeliah Stafford, his brother Gary, his granddaughters Victoria and Virginia, as well as his beloved dog Duke. Shortly following Mark’s passing, within hours, his brother Michael also passed away. Mark loved fishing, driving/road trips, reading, playing cards with his friends, his dog Misha, and a good conversation over a cup of coffee. His passions included Scripture, football, hockey, soccer (Arsenal FC), horse races and coins. He worked many years at the Hershey Chocolate Factory in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. If desired, donations in memory of Mark can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Psalm 32: 18-19 – The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.