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Mark Dering Obituary
Mark E. Dering, 62, of Wallingford, husband of Patricia (Ludington) Dering, passed away October 12, 2017 at Masonicare after a brief illness. He was born in Meriden on December 12, 1954, a son of Marilyn (Harvey) Dering of Wallingford and the late Edward Dering. He worked as a landscaper exclusively for Ferguson Cox Associates for many years. He enjoyed NASCAR and Formula One Racing. In addition to his wife, Patricia, and his mother, Marilyn, he is survived by his brother, Douglas Dering and his wife, Yvonne of New Haven; three nieces; one great niece; one great nephew; four sisters-in-law; and four brothers-in-law. He was predeceased by his sister, K.C. Eisner.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main St. Ext., Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 5 pm until 7. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2017 directly at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 382 Hope Hill Road, Yalesville. Interment will be Private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, PO Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492. www.wallingfordfh.com
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steve davis
October 7, 2023
Mark was one of my best friends through high school and after high school. We drifted apart in the late 70's when I started a career in policing.. I saw him infrequently at Masonic Home where both his mother and mine, were residents of the Hawkins building, and we would catch uip. Mark Tony and I were always in some kind of trouble. LOL I look back with fond memories of Mark.
Pat Pelosi
October 18, 2017
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS DOUG GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Gina Aurora
October 17, 2017
Patti, Your strong faith is what will help you get threw this time,and also the reason for his short suffering, you once told me he wanted to see the light and there he will wait for you in the warm hands of god.You we're blessed to have a love like his cherish it always....
With loving thoughts and prayers, gina
John Cox
October 17, 2017
Patty,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. We are so sorry for your loss.
We at Ferguson Cox Associates are grateful that Mark has left a lasting legacy for us to remember him by. All around the property he cared for so thoughtfully are reminders of his presence. The lawn he reclaimed from an overgrown field, the stone wall he built by hand, the dozens of roses and peonies he planted to grace the wall and the pond where he tirelessly worked to track down the mysterious leak are all evidence of the work of this gentle giant. A man of few words, but when he spoke you were wise if you listened. It would be clear to you that Mark had thoroughly thought through what he was about to share with you and it was worthy of consideration. I have uploaded some pictures of Mark's Legacy. I will deeply miss him.
Mark solved the mystery of the leaks in the pond
John Cox
October 17, 2017
3 of the 43 peonies Mark helped plant along the wall.
John Cox
October 17, 2017
Mark's Cairn, built two years ago.
John Cox
October 17, 2017
"Marks wall" looking east.
John Cox
October 17, 2017
Mark built plumbing into the wall for watering the plants
John Cox
October 17, 2017
The last blooms of the 47 roses Mark planted along the wall.
John Cox
October 17, 2017
"Mark's wall" looking west. The wall is 300 feet long.
John Cox
October 17, 2017
Mark introduced interesting details like this along the wall.
John Cox
October 17, 2017
This is the beginning of "Mark's Wall", built over the last two years, by Mark, by hand.
John Cox
October 17, 2017
Steve Davis
October 16, 2017
I'll never forget our shenanigans through middle school and high school. RIP my friend.
Cindy Bettuchi Grondin
October 16, 2017
Patti,
We are all sending you and all of Mark's family peace and love during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences.
Love,
The Grondins
(Mike's family)
October 16, 2017
So sorry for your loss Patty.
Love Lisa
Priscilla Pepin
October 15, 2017
Patty,
We are so sorry to hear of Mark's passing,you and Mark are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Priscilla & Leo
Betty Nelson
October 15, 2017
Patty
My sincere condolences for your tragic loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Margie Couture
October 15, 2017
Patty I was so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. My thoughts, and prayers are with you.
Sheila Wheeler
October 14, 2017
Patty so sorry for the loss of mark he was a nice man.he is now out of pain and in God's hands. Sheila& Bobby
Barbara Chaves
October 14, 2017
Patti, words can never express how sorry we are for your loss. May your memories of Mark bring you solace. May God grant you peace. All our love, Barbara Jean, Hernando, Alex, Andres, and Austin
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