Obituary of Mark Pedersen

Pedersen, Walter Mark – 64, Halifax, passed away on April 16, 2012. Born inSaint John, NB, Mark was a son of Ken Pedersen, Saint John, and MintyGolding, Saint John. With a mix of curiosity, empathy, and good-humour, hefound success, joy, and love throughout his life. He built careers as ajournalist and then entrepreneur, but always endeavoured to put family andfriends first. He helped his wife, Dawn (nee Blair), raise two content andhealthy children, Andy and Jen. He stayed in close contact throughout hislife with his siblings, Erik, Jon, Jane, and Chris, and along the wayforged a parade of friendships and connections – both short-term and long –with many of the people whose paths crossed with his. Over the past fiveyears, he was a loving and devoted companion to his grandchildren, Max andMatilda. A service to celebrate Mark’s life will be held Sat., April 21, at11 am at J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., in Halifax.Another service in Saint John will be scheduled soon. Donations in lieu offlowers to PEN Canada or Halifax Public Library.