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Mark Kelso Obituary
Mark was born June 30, 1960 in Lake Charles, La. Mark graduated from Belmont High School in 1978. Most of his adult life he lived in Danbury. Mark was a self-employed logger. He loved the outdoors and nature, and would never have been one to punch a time clock. He respected the land and landowners whenever he did a job for them. He always told his family that when his time came it would be doing what he loved, hopefully in the woods. Unfortunately that was not the case.
Mark is survived by his parents, William and Linda Kelso of Canterbury; his wife, Paula Stillman Kelso of 29 years, of Danbury; his son, a logger like his father, Raymond Mark Kelso and Jessica Moses and his grandsons Jonathan Ray Kelso and Mason Lee Dion of Danbury; his daughter, Michelle Grace Kelso of Danbury; his younger sister, Raven Gael and Paul Blaisdell of Northfield; his younger sister, Kathleen Mae and John Vidaver and his nieces, Ashley Rae Lyon and Rachel Gail Jones of Concord; his younger brother, Eric William Kelso and his niece, Haley Ann Kelso of Concord; and his very dear friend and companion, Deb Guinard of Andover. Mark is also survived by aunts, uncles and numerous cousins from all over the United States.
Mark loved his family. He was loyal to all of them. He had a lot of friends and logging buddies whom he cared for like family. We pray he's celebrating with his friends Tom Wilder and Charlie Beck.
The Cremation Society of New Hampshire will be taking care of Mark.
There will be no services at this time; however, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
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Anne and Garrett
February 23, 2023
Always remembered.......
Anne and Garrett Rowe
February 23, 2022
We miss that smile......
Anne and Garrett Rowe
February 22, 2019
Always in our hearts....Never forgotten....Our arms are around you, Deb.....
March 17, 2014
Our best to the family. Nancy and Alan Joy, Northfield
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Adam Lemerise
March 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with y'all at this time. Sorry for your loss.
Jonathan Swain
March 11, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Kelso family!
jim gould
March 5, 2014
Ray , Deb and family my heart goes out to all of you . remembering all the good times together .To mark my friend you will be missed . RIP
Kathy
March 3, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to Mark's family and friends. God Bless You Mark. You were a good guy.
Wayne and Ruth Ross
March 3, 2014
We are so sad with the loss of mark, he was a joy to work with some 30 years ago
Carrie French
March 3, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to all Mark's loved ones. My heart sank with the sad news but was lifted with thought that Charlie and Mark are together in the light - doing what those boys loved to do! Ray Ray and Deb I am especially thinking of you and want you to know I am here for you. Peace, Carrie
March 2, 2014
RIP ( Mark Kelso
off to work we go
March 2, 2014
March 2, 2014
Raven, my friend, you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Lucyann Lockwood Zeller
Cassie Moses
March 2, 2014
Ray, I cant tell you how much it hurts to hear about your father. It really is tragic and unbeleivable. I know its a hard ship to be on but I know you will make it threw. Also to Bill and Linda, I am very sorry about your son :'(
Robert & Rosalie Philibert
March 2, 2014
We are so terribly sorry for your unexpected loss. Ray we can not express how deep the sadness is in our hearts for you and your family over the loss of your Dad and Grampa to the boys son to Bill and Linda. Your all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jimmy LaFoe
March 2, 2014
My heart is broken I went to school with Mark and he was a light in the doldrums for me there always a joker and a smile and a laugh my heart goes out to all friends and family at this time. I'm truly hurt at his passing as the world has lost one more good soul.
March 2, 2014
God Bless you Mark.May you rest in peace.
Sue Ranfos
March 1, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Elizabeth Rowe
March 1, 2014
So sad to read of Mark's passing.. I graduated from high school with Mark in 1978. Prayers and thoughts for his family and friends.
March 1, 2014
Kelso family so sorry to hear of your loss you are in my thoughts. I'll always remember Mark and the fun times we had in Culinary Arts class at BHS. God Bless. Melissa Brown Boehner
Terri Peck
March 1, 2014
Sorry to hear about marks passing. I went to school and graduated with him. He will be truly missed.
March 1, 2014
Prayers and condolences to Mark's family and friends. Robin
Mike Griffin
March 1, 2014
Bill and Linda so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maxine and Jim Patsfield, Jr
February 28, 2014
All our love and prayers are with you and all the of family.
Mark you will be missed, and always remembered.
Leona Jenkins
February 28, 2014
Many fond memories form both Delphond Brothers and later with Deb. Will miss you, Mark.
Donna (Mudge) Ferland
February 28, 2014
My sympathy & prayers to the entire Kelso family. May you find comfort in your memories.
February 28, 2014
Mark and I worked years ago at logging he will be missed. John A Hugron
Joe Bledsoe
February 28, 2014
Mark, you were not only my cousin, you took me in as a brother. You put me through the school of hard knocks just to give me a lesson in life. Thank you for all you have shown and given me. I am going to miss you forever. God has you now, and that's all I can say.
Nick & Holly Rowe
February 28, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to all Mark's family & friends. Hope to see you @ the sugar shack Ray. I have some great memories of Mark.
Anne & Garrett Rowe
February 28, 2014
Mark always brightened up our lives when he crossed our threshold. We can still hear his laughter...We will miss him very much.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard Scacheri
February 28, 2014
Bill and Linda, We Scacheri's are all so sorry for the loss of Mark. We wish you peace during this horrible time.
Eric Lemerise
February 28, 2014
sending tons of prayers to the kelso family. esp marks parents,ray,,michelle and paula. miss ya mark. Danbury wont be the same w/o u man.
Geoff Niswander
February 27, 2014
To all of the Kelsos: you are in my thoughts and prayers. You will get through this. Rest in peace Mark.
Ed & Pam Hoyt
February 27, 2014
We are thinking of the kelso's. We have know Mark And Ray for a long time great people! We will miss you Mark!
Michelle Landry
February 27, 2014
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
February 27, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss, our prayer are with you God Bless.
Francis Dow, Sr. & Ellen Winch
Ray & Linda Wible
February 27, 2014
May the Lord be the GOD of all comfort to the entire family of Mark Kelso. We offer our deepest sympathy to each and every one of you.
Kathy brizer/klinger
February 27, 2014
To the family of mark. So sorry for your lose. I graduated with mark. I remember him as a really nice and funny guy.
February 27, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with u. he is with my brother tom. Will be greatly missed. jan wilder brinkley
Elaine Crowley
February 27, 2014
Kathy, Linda and family of Mark. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Elaine Landers Crowley
Thomas & Kristin Sammon
February 27, 2014
We are so sad that Mark is no longer with us, he was a wonderful person. The Kelso family is in our thoughts.
debora emerson
February 27, 2014
Kelso family sorry for your loss..I will say a prayer in the woods
julie lawrence
February 27, 2014
deepest sympathy to the kelso family. michelle and ray, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne & Cheryl Himes
February 27, 2014
Bill & Linda,
We are so soory for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family.
February 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of this tragedy, our love and prayers to all the Kelso family. Bob and Frances Kelso, Skowhegan, ME
mark&darlene hollis
February 27, 2014
mark we will miss u so much you have been a great friend we love you marko &Darlene hollis may god be with you
Arthur Cutter Jr.
February 27, 2014
So sorry to the Kelso family for there loss Mark was a wonderful guy.
February 27, 2014
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Lord will carry you through this very difficult time. Dick & Mary Frambach, Epsom
Aunt Marilyn
February 27, 2014
Psalm 91:11
For he will give His angels charge over you. You are an angel Mark always and forever.
Faith will carry us through.
Patti Day Allen
February 27, 2014
No words can express the sorrow in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
February 27, 2014
We were so sad to here of mark passing.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Ted and Bev Barrett.
A Fifield
February 27, 2014
There are words to express my sorrow for your loss. I light this candle for Mark. His memories will keep you strong.
February 27, 2014
We will miss you old pal Johnny la
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