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Andrew Craig Marsh, 27 PORTLAND -- Andrew Craig Marsh passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, at the age of 27, after a 2.5 year battle with melanoma. Andy was born in Framingham, Mass., on June 10, 1982, and is the beloved son of Craig and Virginia Marsh of Portland. Andy attended Cheverus High School, where he excelled in academics, and was very active in sports and community service, earning his Eagle Scout Award. He graduated in 2000, and attended Boston College, where he double majored in Finance and Operations Management. Andy graduated from Boston College in 2004 and went to work for Sun Life Financial in Wellesley, Mass., with an incredible team of people. In 2006, he left Sun Life to pursue a law degree at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. It was the last week of his first year when he was diagnosed with melanoma. The following two years and three months he fought hard against his cancer, facing each treatment and trial with the utmost bravery and grace. During his illness, Andy volunteered at the Maine Volunteer Lawyer Project. Andy found great joy in spending time with his family and friends, and loved sports, both playing and watching them. His favorite teams were BC, Celtics, Red Sox, and the Patriots. Andy was such a beacon of love, strength, patience, and peace to all who knew him. He was bright, funny, and had a huge heart. His family is so proud of who he was, during both his best and worst times. Andrew is survived by his parents, brother Matthew and sister-in-law Elisabeth, and sister Jennifer; his grandparents Stephen and Marion Marsh of Gorham, and Norman and Dorothy Heying of Bella Vista, Ark.; as well as aunts, uncles; cousins, and friends. All have an infinite love for Andy and will miss him dearly. His family would like to give heartfelt thanks to the staffs of Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the National Institutes of Health, Dana Farber, InterMed, Mercy Hospital, and Maine Medical Center for all their excellent care throughout Andy's battle. Friends and family are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 5-7 p.m., at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday 11 a.m., Aug. 10, at St. Patrick's Church, 1342 Congress St., Portland. Internment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to: The Andrew C. Marsh Memorial Scholarship Fund - PMB 117 11 Main St. Suite 7 Westbrook, Maine 04092-5199 Andrew Craig Marsh Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home & Cremation Service 775-3763


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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2009.

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Rick & Connie Moore

August 17, 2009

Dear Craig, Ginnie, Matt and Jen,

We recently heard about your loss of Andy. Please accept our family's sincere condolences. Our children, Tara and Brandon were schoolmates with your boys during the Thomaston years. Andy was a special part of our youth group at the Federated Church. We remember his wonderful attitude and personality. May the Lord's presence give you some comfort in these days.

Gerry Pelletier, SM Troop 214

August 13, 2009

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Marsh, Matt and Jen:

On behalf of the scouts and leaders of Troop 214 in Thomaston, please accept our most sincere condolences over the loss of your beloved son and brother Andy. Andy and Matt were both respected and integral members of our troop. They learned many skill and lessons that are reflected in their characters today. Iknow that Andy is in a much better place today without pain or physical problems. He can now be himself once again in heaven. I trust the support of you family and church community, so amply
demonstrated at Andy's service, will sustain you know and in the future.
Take Care for now and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Dan,Betty,Jon,Juli Burgess

August 13, 2009

To the Marsh Family,
Our family is truly sorry to hear of your loss. Andy was a wonderful person when he knew him in Thomaston. We cherished our cat that we got from you, so we have thought of you often.
Blessings to you and may God's healing work quickly and lighten your load.
Heart felt sympathy to you all

Heidi Scheer

August 11, 2009

Andy was a classmate of mine at BC. He lived across the hall from me Sophomore year and was such a great, fun-loving guy. I got to know his sister Jen at BC too and always thought you had such a nice family. I am so shocked and sorry for your loss. I haven't been able to stop thinking about him since I heard a few days ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim Meggison-Dyer

August 11, 2009

Dear Marsh Family,
The love and support that surrounded Andrew during this tough time speak volumes about your family. He was obviously an amazing young man and was lucky to be born into your Gorham/Portland clan. Please know that you all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. (I am a friend of grandmother Marion's through choir at FPC -- and she was a dear friend of my grandmother, Bertha Willis.)

August 11, 2009

Dear Marsh Family...
It's been a few years since Andy attended our schools in Thomaston but I will always remember him in our daughters class.. We are so sorry of your loss and on behalf of the Gamage family we extend our heartfelt sympathies. Our daughter Krystal ( GVHS class of 2000) wishes to extend her sympathies as well. She is a teacher at GVHS ( history)...We will always remember him and you will all rest knowing that he is at peace...

Ron, Jackie and Krystal Gamage
Thomaston, Maine

August 10, 2009

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Marsh,
You do not know me but my daughter, Liz, worked at Sun Life with Andy. She always spoke so well of him and his job skills both personally and professionally. She spoke to me often about his struggle these past few years and I just needed to express my sincere sympathy to you upon this terrible loss. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mary Lucchese
Reading, PA

Wendy and Michael Taylor

August 10, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear Andy. Your courage and caring are an inspiration. With great respect, Wendy and Michael Taylor

Cynthia Jokinen

August 7, 2009

I am sorry you all lost Andreas. Cindy a mom who cares

Janis Jensen

August 7, 2009

Ginny and family,
Andrew was such a courageous young man. He taught us all how to stay present in the moment. Much love and strength is being sent to you all for the courage to deal wih your loss.
Peace be with you..

Lisa Dolan

August 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Lisa Dolan

Deb Caron Plourde

August 7, 2009

Dear Ginnie and Craig - My heart hurts for you at the loss of your son. I hope your strong faith will carry you through the very hard road ahead. I lost my brother 1 1/2 years ago at the age of 28 and my dad thinks of Robbie every second of every day. I see the pain that my dad goes through and I pray for strength to you and your family. I'm sure you have some fabulous memories to sustain you for a lifetime. God bless!!

Butch Worcester

August 7, 2009

Craig, Ginnie, Matt, and Jen

My deepest sympathies to all of you. I know the struggle you have been through and you can take comfort in the fact that you were there for Andy. He will be missed. All of us old leaders of Troop 214 have great memories of him, Matt, and Craig on our many adventures.
I know words cannot begin to ease the pain you are feeling right now, but please be comforted knowing that all our thoughts are with your entire family and that Andy is now at peace.

Mary Blanchard & Family

August 7, 2009

Fondest thoughts and prayers are with you all that the love you share in a life so well-lived will comfort and sustain you.

August 6, 2009

Dear Family,
May your faith, family and friends comfort you during this plaintive time. Andy was an exemplary student of mine at Thomaston Grammar School.
He was truly a teacher's reverie come true. He nominated me to be inducted into Whose Who Among American Teachers, and I have the plaque hanging in my den. That was an honor that I never expected from one of my students. I was thrilled to think I had made a difference in Andy's life.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
Helen D. Plourd, M.Ed, CAS
Rockland, ME ([email protected])

Phil Thibault

August 6, 2009

From a GHS classmate of Andrew's dad, I send my prayers and condolences. Andrew was a reflection of a wonderful family.

August 6, 2009

Dear Marsh Family,
We are very sorry for the loss of your son Andrew. Although we didn't know him personally, We've read the obituary and can see he was an amazing young man. He accomplished more in his young life than many do in a lifetime.
We know your memories will bring you great comfort and joy in time. We will be keeping you in our thoughts.
The Morris Family
and Mark Morris Electric

August 6, 2009

Dear Marsh Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Be assured of our thoughts and prayers.
Wishing you inner Peace during this difficult time.

Dan Leahy and family

Judy Young

August 6, 2009

Seeing Andrews' obit in todays paper brought back memories of my nephew Carl, who at 22 lost his battle with melanoma- he too was a bright young fellow and fought the battle about the same number of years. He was a senior at University of Ca at Berkeley when first diagnosed and he too fought the battle bravely. It is hard to understand why the young people with their whole lives ahead of them have to go so soon. May the memories of Andrew sustain you at this time!

Julie Frank

August 6, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Andy's family and friends. I never had the pleasure of meeting Andy, but I heard many wonderful things about him. I know he will be missed alot.

Denise Moore

August 6, 2009

Andy was a strong, loving, caring young man which our family will ALWAYS have wonderful memories of. You will be missed but never forgotten. Thank you Andy we love you. Aunt Denise, Uncle Steve, Amber & Matthew Moore - STL

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