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MARK GERVAIS Obituary
Mark 'Wilbur' Gervais will be sorely missed by his CUSD family.
Wilbur began with CUSD as a substitute Custodian in May of 1997. In June of 1999, he became the permanent custodian at Neal Dow, where he remained until 2002. He then served in a split position as Sr. Custodian at Cohasset School and Custodian at Chico High School. After spending a year as Sr. Custodian at Emma Wilson, Wilbur was hired as part of the M&O Roving Crew, where he was also responsible for the District Office and Corporation Yard.
In April 2006, Wilbur was selected as the Senior Custodian for AFC. In this position, Wilbur became mentor and surrogate father to some of our most at-risk students. It was clear to all who visited AFC that Wilbur played a huge role in not only the atmosphere of the school, but in the lives of the students attending there. While at AFC, Wilbur underwent major surgery to repair a leak in his lungs. He rebounded more quickly than any of the doctors expected. Upon his return to AFC after the surgery, Wilbur stated that he had to heal quickly as he "missed his AFC family and they sure needed him more than any hospital did."
After the consolidation of AFC onto the Fair View campus, Mark became Sr. Custodian at Chico High School.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to his family, which in this case most definitely includes the students and staff at both AFC and Chico High.
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jerry brooks
November 17, 2010
Mark, A Best Friend to many a guy without a doubt you COULD count on,Loved and Dearly missed by ALL ! A great riding partner always up for a Peaceful RIDE anywhere we would go! A complete JOY to be around! Yes i could go on and on i did Trully Love that Man for who he was and still is in my Heart & Mind ...Forever...Jerry Brooks(JB) Ca.-Wa.
Tony Montoya
November 17, 2010
Hey Mark You were a Dude! "Feelin The Love" we miss you !The last time I talked to you You said Don't be a stranger, so I guess you will have to be a spirt rider with us ,also I* hope you ended up with some worn leathers and some scuffed up boots!Ride on Brother!Love ya man! Tony
Ewana Solus
November 9, 2010
Mark, Our meeting was brief but I will never forget you and you will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad we were able to share the "Round the Mountain" ride last August. 'Till we meet again keep on feelin' the love and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
November 7, 2010
Mark passed away on Friday, October 29, 2010, and is survived by wife Barbara. He was the beloved father of Leslie and grandfather of Isabella. He will be missed greatly by his family, mother Rosemary, and siblings Bob, Christine, Gail and Kurt, and all of their children. There will be a public memorial for friends and family held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Chico High School at 2 pm.
Scott Zuschin
November 4, 2010
Mark, I will miss the sound of you bike riding by my house. I remember when you got that Harley. You let me ride it up and down the street. I'll never forget that- it was the first time I ever rode a Harley! You were a great neighbor and friend. When I saw you in the emergency room I said we would talk later, well buddy, it's gonna be a little bit later but we will talk again. Cheers Mark, I will remember you fondly...
Betsy Hobbs
November 3, 2010
Mark,
I will fondly remember your friendship. Your serving spirit... always wanting to help. I'll remember you coming and helping with outside chores after my husband died. Our motorcycle rides and visits over a glass of wine. You were family! I will miss you.
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