Mark Edward Baines

He was preceded in death by his father, John F. Baines Jr.; his mother, Jeanette L. Baines; his sister, Laura B. Morris; his brother-in-law, John L. Morris; his brother, Richard W. Baines; and many more in heaven.

He is survived by his partner, Steven Pardo; his brother, John M. Baines (wife, Sherry E. Baines); his brother, Brian Baines (wife, Lydia Baines); his nephews, Sean Morris, Robert Morris, John Baines, Brian Baines Jr., and Carlos Baines; and his nieces, Amy Smith, Janel Polsenberg, Andrea Baines, Krista Baines, and Hannah Baines.

Mark moved through the world with a quiet gentleness, finding joy in the everyday and offering kindness without asking anything in return. His compassion for those in need was steady and sincere, and his presence had a way of bringing calm and comfort to the people around him.

Mark had a deep love for dogs and dedicated much of his life to them—working as a dog groomer, showing dogs, and breeding dogs, celebrating their beauty, spirit, and loyalty in all he did. His memory will be cherished, and his love felt for many years to come.

More than anything, he will be remembered for the steady love he gave so freely and the way he made each person feel truly seen and cared for.