Photo courtesy of O'Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services - South Hadley
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Apr 26, 1957 – Aug 23, 2022
Mark Francis Wiater (65) of South Hadley, MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday August 23, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Mark was raised in Chicopee, MA, the son of the late Francis and Elaine (Bissonnette) Wiater.
Family was everything to Mark. He leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years Donna (Belanger) his three sons and their wives, Sam and Bree of Enfield, CT, Jake and Jennifer of Portland, ME, and Max and Carol of Northwood, NH and his cherished grandchildren Jaxon and Henry. He also leaves his father-in-law Edward Belanger of Chicopee. Siblings Michael (Donna) of Northfield, VT, Stephen (Renee) of Southwick, Susan and Thomas Keenan of Chicopee, Michael and Audrey Belanger of Chicopee, David Belanger of Worcester, Cheryl Belanger of Auburn, Ted and Andrea Belanger of Chicopee and many adored nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
He is predeceased by his parents Francis and Elaine and mother in-law Lucille Belanger.
Mark was educated in Chicopee schools and after graduation attended technical training through Whirlpool Corporation in Michigan. Mark started his career in appliance repair at Larry’s Supply in Chicopee before starting his own business Mark’s Appliance. He was a trusted appliance service provider for over four decades.
The family would like to thank all those that supported us in caring for Mark this past year. A special thanks to Katherine Waterman, NP, to the staff at Pioneer Valley Dialysis Center in West Springfield, and Dr. Gabriel of D'Amour Center for Cancer Care.
Calling hours for Mark will be held at O’Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb St. South Hadley, MA 01075 on Friday from 4 to 8 pm. A Committal service will be held on Saturday at St. Rose De Lima Cemetery, 49 Olsen St. Chicopee, MA 01020 at 11 am. Please meet at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, we invite you to make a donation to a charity of your choice, or to pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer research.
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lorraine currier
August 18, 2024 | Belchertown, MA
My condolences to the family and friends of Mark. He fixed a few things for my father and my father gave me his number when I needed my fridge fixed, he was a very nice person and laughed when he saw how old my fridge was and how great condition it was still in. May he RIP.
Cynthia
April 19, 2023 | Other
Mark was such a great guy and I'm so sad to hear of his passing. He came to our house many times. I also knew him from Street Lumber in Granby when I worked there. I always thought he was younger than me but he was a couple years older. So very sorry to hear.
Thomas Martin
April 19, 2023
Donna I was shocked to hear of Marks passing sorry for your loss . He a was a great guy and had many applicances fixed by him my prayers are with you and your family.
David Girard
October 03, 2022 | School
Donna and family I´m saddened to hear about the loss of your husband/father/brother/grandfather. He fought cancer to the end. May you hold on to all your wonderful memories that you all share and May he Rest In Peace. My sincere condolences to all.
Mary Ellen Flemati
September 06, 2022 | Other
We are completely saddened by your loss of Mark. He was the nicest, kindest, most sincere and honest businessman/person we know. We used his appliance services so often, it was like having a family member visit! When we called for him and learned that he was sick we did not expect this news so soon. Prayers for his family will continue and memories will last our lifetime. Rest well.
Kathy and Dino Brunetti and family
Kathy Brunetti
August 29, 2022 | Belchertown, MA | Friend
First and foremost, from the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank those of you who have been supportive of Dad and our family: the relatives and friends who sacrificed their time and energy, the coworkers and managers who allowed for so much flexibility, medical staff who made Dad as well as he could be, and the neighbors who kept us fed. We feel all your unconditional love for Dad and he knew he wasn’t in this alone.
We are eternally grateful for each and every one of you.
Dad...
Maxwell Wiater
August 29, 2022 | Northwood, NH | Son
I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was a great person to know.
Linda Gomes
August 27, 2022 | North Hatfield, MA | Acquaintance
Donna and Family My condolences to your and your family. Your Dad and husband has been someone who I consider a friend for many years . He has done work for me on many many occasions over a long span of time. I was saddened to hear Mark was ill. I always looked forward to his visits, and conversations...such a gentleman. I consider it a gift and a privilege to have gotten to know him over the years. God now has one of his finest by his side.
JIM KUMIEGA
August 27, 2022
