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Arthur Marquis Obituary
Born and raised in Salem, Mass., Mr. Marquis was the son of Cecile (Demeule) Marquis of Beverly, Mass. and the late Arthur P. Marquis. After moving to New Hampshire, he and his wife lived in Northwood before becoming residents of Center Barnstead in 1990.
Early in his career, Mr. Marquis moved houses and then worked for Lebel Grove as a mason tender. He spent more that 25 years as a machinist with PK Lindsay in Deerfield and retired from the Gilford Elementary School in 2007.
Mr. Marquis was an avid hunter and a proud member of the NRA. He held a 3rd degree black belt in karate and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree.
He was the widower of Dianne (Pooler) Marquis, who died in 2008 and was also predeceased by a grandson, Brandon Marquis in 1993.
He is survived by two sons, Arthur Marquis Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Deerfield, and Joseph Marquis and his partner, Karyn of Barnstead; three daughters, Suzanne Jenness and her spouse Holly of Bristol, Linda Brasley and her husband Gerry of Epsom, and Deborah Marquis of Center Barnstead; grandchildren, Sheri Nason of Laconia, Ashley and Megan Marquis of Deerfield, and Steven and Tara Brasley of Epsom; two great-granddaughters; his fiancée, Alicia Lessard of Center Barnstead; siblings and their spouses, Richard Marquis and Marily of Deerfield, Cecile Robinson of Beverly, Mass., Pauline Marston and Bill of Northwood, and Jeannette Hamilton and Robert of Beverly, Mass.; and nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives may call Friday, May 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Still Oaks Funeral & Memorial Home, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Pittsfield.
Burial will take place at a later date in the Riverview Cemetery, Barnstead.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Family and friends may sign an on-line guestbook by visiting stilloaks.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Marquis
jeff jones
November 1, 2017
I knew Art while taking Karate...Always a helpful soul. I did a recent search - finding this obit. With great sadness to learn of his passing I've thought frequently of some of my friends from the past days in the dojo he was always a favorite.
Gary & Kathy Betourne
May 10, 2013
Sue & Fam.
There are no words to say how sorry we are for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories comfort you and your family.
Lisa Atwin
May 10, 2013
In loving memory of the man who brought happiness into my family for the past two years. In my eyes you were already my stepfather. We Love you and will miss you always.
Loretta Gomes
May 8, 2013
Linda,
We are very sorry to hear of your dads passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Gomes Family
Jan and Charlie Page
May 8, 2013
We are saddened to hear of Arthur's death, and know
how much he will be missed.
Love, Jan and Charlie
Arthur Jen and Family
May 8, 2013
You will be greatly missed, Rest in peace, we love you
Linda Coyle
May 8, 2013
There are no words to say how much you will be missed. You are loved in so many ways. We had a lot of great times with you. you will always be with us. RIP, We love you.
Love Linda & Dan
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