Suddenly entered into rest at his residence in Mallorytown on Friday April 22nd, 2022. Mark Claessen of Mallorytown aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Johanna “Jean” (Vosters) Claessen. Loving father of Pamela Claessen (Justin Caron) of Mallorytown, Natasha Claessen (Ryan Mitchell) of Ucluelet, BC and the late Paul Claessen. Predeceased by his parents Harrie and Jet (VanDerAvort) Claessen; stepmom Jo (Van de Sande) Claessen; and parent-in-laws Jan and Adrianna (Van de Sande) Vosters. Dear brother of Jeanne Claessen (Anne LeTurdu) of Sutton, QC and Paul Claessen (Jeanne) of the Netherlands. Also missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. A public celebration of Mark’s life will take place with location and date to be determined. In memory of Mark, donations to the Epilepsy Canada would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Barclay Funeral Home, 1033 Prince St., Lansdowne, ON, 613-659-2127. Messages of condolence may be made online at www.barclayfuneralhome.com.