Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, He was the son of Claude and Jeanine (Aucoin).
Marc was born on December 12, 1962. He was trained in digital electronics and worked at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography before being hired by the Bedford Fire Department. Marc served as a volunteer firefighter for several years, volunteered time at Arseneault’s Ambulance, and assisted at the Nova Scotia Firefighters school. In 1985, he was hired as a career firefighter in Bedford. Marc was promoted to Lieutenant/Training Officer in 1998 and was subsequently promoted to Training Officer in 2000. Marc devoted many years to the Nova Scotia Burn Treatment Society, serving as a Director.
Survived by his common law partner, Kelly McBride; his daughters, Kristyn Lavoie and Cassandra Butson; his sons, Alex Lavoie and Matthew Lavoie; Sister, Chantale Lavoie; his brothers Denis Lavoie and Norman Lavoie; as well as 6 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his mother, Jeanine Lavoie (Aucoin).
A funeral service will be held at the J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive on Thursday, September 10, 2020 with a burial directly afterwards. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Marc’s name to the Nova Scotia Firefighters Burn Treatment Society.
Much thanks to VON, EHS Paramedics, nurses at the Victoria General Palliative Care, and the QEII Emergency Department Staff.
Mask usage mandatory. Due to limited capacity in the building, a livestream of the service can be viewed on the J.A. Snow Funeral Home website www.jasnowfuneralhome.com. To leave online condolences, please visit the same webpage.
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