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Mark McCue Obituary

Mark Evan (Jones) McCue, 59, of Swampscott, Massachusetts, beloved husband of the late Anne (Raby) McCue, died unexpectedly Monday, June 4, 2012, at home. He was born February 3, 1953, in Teaneck, New Jersey, son of the late Walter and Mary Ellen (Murphy) Jones. Mark was a 1971 graduate of Simsbury High School, Simsbury, Connecticut, and had lived in San Francisco, California, and East Hartford, Connecticut, prior to moving to Swampscott twelve years ago. Mark was a graduate of the University of Hartford, Class of 1992, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. A fan of rock-music icons Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, Mark began playing electric guitar while in high school. He performed with several bands, as well as solo, and acquired the skills, while employed by manufacturers on both coasts, to set up, repair, and build guitars for himself and others. Mark will be remembered for his patient craftsmanship, his fondness for music of all kinds, his enjoyment of baseball, his intelligence, humor, and generosity, and his love for his wife, Anne. He is survived by his sister, Colleen Jones; his brothers, Andrew and Patrick Jones; his sisters-in-law, Kay and Mia Jones; nine nieces and nephews, including his goddaughter, Stephanie; and two great-nephews. A memorial ceremony is planned for July 18, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Marblehead Zen Center, 13 Glover Square, Marblehead, Massachusetts. A celebration of Mark's life will take place Saturday, August 11, 2012, at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Franciscan Center, behind the church at 31 Oak Street, Winsted, CT. A private burial took place at Swampscott Cemetery.

Published by The Marblehead Reporter from Jun. 30 to Jul. 7, 2012.
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I'll always value Mark's knowledge and enthusiasm for guitars...met him at Parker Guitar. Thanks for your kind work and friendship...I'll be bending the strings for you man.

Mike Loce

July 17, 2012

Sad news - I always enjoyed seeing Mark
and enjoyed the times we played some music together - Gary Bolin

July 9, 2012

Mark was my high school sweetheart, my first real love and I am grateful beyond words that we were able to stay in touch for the last 38 years. I will miss him and our hours-long telephone calls. I am keeping Mark and his family in my heartfelt prayers.

Gabrielle (Genevese) Ingram

July 8, 2012

sorry to see you leave us my friend

doane emery

July 3, 2012

just heard the sad news,sorry you had to leave us

doane emery

July 3, 2012

I only met Mark this spring when we both washed up on the beach at Marblehead Zen Center, but his dedication, kindness, generosity and "beginner's mind" will serve as inspiration to me the rest of my life. Thank you Mark, and my deep condolences to his family.

Chris Triplett

July 3, 2012

July 2, 2012

To the Family: Your sorrow is shared. Many thoughts are with you in your loss today. We are praying for brighter days ahead and that God will guide your way.
Psalms 55:22

m welch

July 2, 2012

Dear Colleen, Andy&Kay, Pat&Mia,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve Mark's unexpected death. Every thought of Mark is of his gentleness, kindness, and sense of inner peace. I wish that I had known him better and will continue to hold him in prayer and picture him with our Blessed Lord.
With Love and Prayers for all of you,
Aunt Glad

July 2, 2012

Colleen, Andy & Pat
So very sorry to hear about Marks passing. My families prayers are with you at this time. - Carol Rees

Carol Rees

July 2, 2012

I was friends with Mark in high school, and his gentle serious "hippie" manner is what comes back in memory. My deepest condolences to all of you

Debra Deming Walsh

July 2, 2012

Mark Jones was the first friend my brother and I had in Simsbury the summer we moved there from California. He became Don's best friend throughout their high school years. Mark introduced us to Jimmy Hendrix, Cream and other top notch rock groups. Life was richer because of him and will be poorer with him gone.

Michael Squires

July 1, 2012

The first band that I was ever in was with Mark, Larry Holzworth, and Gary Lambert back in 1966. I'm glad that I got to see him at our 40th high school reunion.

Charlie Baier

July 1, 2012

I'll miss you brother.

Larry Robinson

July 1, 2012

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