Obituary of Mark McNair Digney

The family of Mark McNair Digney of Invermere BC are saddened to announce his sudden passing on Thursday October 24, 2024, at the age of 51 years.

Mark was born on February 23, 1973, to Colleen and Greg in Calgary AB.

He will be lovingly remembered and survived by his spouse of 11 years, Lynn Hodgson; parents Colleen (David Michie) Spence and Greg (Bonnie) Digney; brother, Paul (Lynn-Ann) Digney; nephews Carter and Ryan; Rebecca Myers; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

Mark attended the University of Calgary where he earned his Bachelor of Physical Education. Following that, he began his journey in accounting at the University College of the Cariboo. Mark held CGA, CPA, and most recently, TEP professional designations.

He was a dedicated accountant and was passionate about empowering people and small businesses. He carried out this work in the communities of Williams Lake and Invermere, with his successful accounting practice, Digney & Co., and later with Ascend LLP.

Mark worked hard to achieve his black belt in Judo and was a dedicated Sensei for both the Williams Lake and Invermere clubs. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hiking around the valley, cross country skiing and skating on the Whiteway with friends, family, and his four-legged furry friend Navi.

A Celebration of Life for Mark will be held on Friday November 1st from 2pm - 4pm upstairs in the Amber room at Copper Point Resort. A casual drop-in time to enjoy a drink on him and share some memories. 

Memorial Donations may be made in Mark Digney’s name to Invermere Judo Club, invermerejudoclub.ca; Summit Trail Makers Society, summittrailmakers.ca; or Lake Windermere Whiteway through the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club tobycreeknordic.ca.

His family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Invermere Hospital, Interior Health Home Care, BC Ambulance Station 411 and Lambert Kipp Pharmacy, for their care and compassion during these past few weeks.