MARK ROBERT THOMAS ADKINS

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MARK ROBERT THOMAS ADKINS On May 11, 2018, Mark Adkins, age 43, passed away peacefully, in his home, in Bronxville, New York. Mark is survived by his wife, Wendy Sigurdson, his sons, Jakob (Jake) and Rylan (Rye), his parents, Bob and Nancy, his brother Sam, wife Danielle and children, Avery and Marielle; his brother Matthew, wife Sarah and children, Maxwell, Scarlet and Grace; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mark was predeceased by his grandparents, Bill and Lorna Adkins and Thomas and Margaret Cundall. Mark was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on October 29, 1974. He grew up in River Heights, where he went to school and played hockey and baseball, and spent summers at Victoria Beach. Mark graduated from Kelvin High School and then went to the University of Manitoba, graduating top of his class from Robson Hall Law School. Mark articled in Toronto and completed his bar admission courses in Ontario and New York and was called to the bar in both jurisdictions. In 2002, Mark and Wendy moved to New York City where he continued to practice corporate law. Always excited to take on meaningful projects, in 2017, Mark seized on an opportunity to establish a New York office for McCarthy Tétrault LLP. As the Managing Partner of the new office, Mark focused his energy, imagination, and talents into the success of that venture. Mark's dream was cut short, but the vision remains and the roots of that office have been firmly planted. Mark was a great mentor and leader. He never took things for granted and truly appreciated the value of his clients, colleagues and friends. As part of his commitment to the law, Mark participated significantly in the development of his profession, attending and speaking at many events every year, across the United States and Canada. From the day that Mark and Wendy moved into their first Manhattan apartment, they fell in love with the city and Mark looked for ways to contribute. Never one for half-measures, he sat on the board of The Canadian Association of New York, participated in and supported the annual Terry Fox Run in Manhattan, volunteered his time and efforts as a board member of the Children's Museum of Manhattan, and raised charitable funds by completing six New York City Marathons. Mark was a hard-worker but he also loved down-time and having fun. He loved to relax by cheering on the Yankees or his beloved Winnipeg Jets. Dinner with Wendy and their friends with story-telling, laughter, mirth and lots of wine was a delight. Mark had a great sense of humour and terrific wit. He could make people laugh until they cried. Travelling, organizing and hosting parties and events, particularly bachelor parties for his brothers or trips for his mom to see theatre or his dad to watch the Masters, were passions, but his greatest fun was being with Wendy and his boys. Mark was an exceptional dad and loved doing everything with Jake and Rye. Backyard barbeques, boating and fishing on Lake of the Woods, watching Star Wars, or taking trips to their condo in Florida or back to Winnipeg were always special because it was family time. Mark loved music and theatre both as a player and a member of the audience. He was a talented guitarist and creative writer. As a teenager he started a number of bands, wrote, recorded and sold music, and even toured parts of Europe. He never stopped loving music and often played and sang with his boys. In lieu of flowers, we ask that people consider a donation to a charity of their choice. In honour of Mark, his family are hoping people will participate as part of "Team Mark" in the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research in Central Park in New York City on October 13, 2018 or in Winnipeg on September 16, 2018. All friends and family are invited to Bob and Nancy's home at 210 Oxford Street, after 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2018 to celebrate Mark's life. There will be a private interment in the summer.
Publish Date: May 19, 2018

MARK ROBERT THOMAS ADKINS On May 11, 2018, Mark Adkins, age 43, passed away peacefully, in his home, in Bronxville, New York. Mark is survived by his wife, Wendy Sigurdson, his sons, Jakob (Jake) and Rylan (Rye), his parents, Bob and Nancy, his brother Sam, wife Danielle and children, Avery and Marielle; his brother Matthew, wife Sarah and children, Maxwell, Scarlet and Grace; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mark was predeceased by his grandparents, Bill and Lorna Adkins and Thomas and Margaret Cundall. Mark was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on October 29, 1974. He went to Kelvin High School and then to the University of Manitoba, graduating top of his class from Robson Hall Law School. Mark articled in Toronto and completed his bar admission courses in Ontario and New York and was called to the bar in both jurisdictions. In 2002, Mark and Wendy moved to New York City where he continued to practice corporate law. Always excited to take on meaningful projects, in 2017, Mark seized on an opportunity to establish a New York office for McCarthy Tétrault LLP. As the Managing Partner of the new office, Mark focused his energy, imagination, and talents into the success of that venture. Mark's dream was cut short, but the vision remains and the roots of that office have been firmly planted. Mark was a great mentor and leader. He never took things for granted and truly appreciated the value of his clients, colleagues and friends. As part of his commitment to the law, Mark participated significantly in the development of his profession, attending and speaking at many events every year, across the United States and Canada. From the day that Mark and Wendy moved into their first Manhattan apartment, they fell in love with the city and Mark looked for ways to contribute. Never one for half-measures, he sat on the board of The Canadian Association of New York, participated in and supported the annual Terry Fox Run in Manhattan, volunteered his time and efforts as a board member of the Children's Museum of Manhattan, and raised charitable funds by completing six New York City Marathons. Mark was a hard-worker but he also loved down-time and having fun. He loved to relax by cheering on the Yankees or his beloved Winnipeg Jets. Dinner with Wendy and their friends with story-telling, laughter, mirth and lots of wine was a delight. Mark had a great sense of humour and terrific wit. He could make people laugh until they cried. Travelling, organizing and hosting parties and events, particularly bachelor parties for his brothers or trips for his mom to see theatre or his dad to watch the Masters, were passions, but his greatest fun was being with Wendy and his boys. Mark was an exceptional dad and loved doing everything with Jake and Rye. Backyard barbeques, boating and fishing on Lake of the Woods, watching Star Wars, or taking trips to their condo in Florida or back to Winnipeg were always special because it was family time. Mark loved music and theatre both as a player and a member of the audience. He was a talented guitarist and creative writer. As a teenager he started a number of bands, wrote, recorded and sold music, and even toured parts of Europe. He never stopped loving music and often played and sang with his boys. In lieu of flowers, we ask that people consider a donation to a charity of their choice. In honour of Mark, his family are hoping people will participate as part of "Team Mark" in the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research in Central Park in New York City on October 13, 2018 or in Winnipeg on September 16, 2018. All friends and family are invited to Bob and Nancy's home at 210 Oxford Street, after 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2018 to celebrate Mark's life. There will be a private interment in the summer.
Publish Date: May 18, 2018

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 18, 2018, May 19, 2018