OPP Constable Marc Hovingh is being laid to rest today.
The 28-year veteran of the OPP was killed in the line of duty last week, after responding to a call about an unwanted man on a property in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island.
He leaves behind wife Lianne and four children: Laura, Nathan, Elena and Sarah.
His private funeral service will begin at 1 o’clock this afternoon at Manitoulin Secondary School and will be livestreamed for viewing on the OPP’s Facebook page.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at the funeral service will be strictly limited and by invitation only.
A livestream of the ceremony can also be found by clicking here.
To leave a message of condolence for Marc Hovingh’s family, please click here.
Visitation for PC Marc Hovingh – Mindemoya Missionary Church, Fri Nov 27, 12–4pm and 6–9pm with COVID restrictions in place.
The private funeral service will be on Sat at 1pm and will be livestreamed for viewing. Condolences may be left at https://t.co/U1GKRR9Cuy #HeroesinLife pic.twitter.com/ercvl2kLtS— Thomas Carrique (@OPPCommissioner) November 25, 2020
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Hovingh family and the entire #Manitoulin community. Marc, thank you for your service, may you now rest in peace🖤💙🖤 . Tomorrow, we will honour your life & dedication to your community. #NottyOPP @OPP_NER #HereosInLife ^kv pic.twitter.com/xD7orEX9UX
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) November 27, 2020
#OrilliaOPP want to thank you, Marc Hovingh, for your service. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace, we've got the watch… #HeroesInLife ^td pic.twitter.com/a010xtc243
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) November 27, 2020
#HerosInLife Members of Bracebridge OPP salute you, PC Marc Hovingh, rest in peace brother. 💙^sb #BbrOPP pic.twitter.com/IQedkiirey
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) November 27, 2020