Beninger, Mark Francis Mark passed away peacefully in Perth hospital, surrounded by the love of family, on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at the age of 60 years. Mark was born in North Bay, Ontario and was the second youngest of six children born to Irmgard and William Beninger. Mark was a proud son and also step-son to Robert Shepherd, brother, uncle and friend. Mark was the loved and adored husband of Susan Storie and will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by Susan's parents, brother and Susan's extended family and circle of friends. Mark enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 18. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and served in Germany, Bosnia, Sinai, Lebanon, and Golan Heights. Among Service Medals he received, Mark was awarded the 'Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (CPSM)' and the 'NATO Medal for Service with NATO on Operations in Relation to the Former Yugoslavia'. Mark was acknowledged by the Government of Canada for 35 years of loyal service. Mark moved to Perth and became a respected and well liked member of the community. In 2016 Mark participated in the Settler's Trek from Brockville to Perth in celebration of Perth's 200th Anniversary. He befriended some hikers from the Rideau Trail Association and enjoyed hiking in Perth and area. Mark enjoyed the great outdoors tremendously and loved the serenity of hiking and snowshoeing amid the trees. He was a Military History buff, involved extensively in Strategy Games, loved to travel and especially loved his library of music and movies. Mark had a witty sense of humour and loved a good comedy. Mark was not only a gentleman, he was a gentle man - courageous, kind and his smile was warm and friendly. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth, on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. Susan would like to extend her sincere thanks to Dr. James Simpson for his compassionate care and to the nurses on 2nd floor, Perth Hospital for their compassion and care for Mark. In memory of Mark, donations can be made to The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, Alzheimer Society Lanark County "Day Away Program", Parkinson Canada, or the Rideau Trail Association.