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Mark Fribance Obituary
Mark worked for the State of Connecticut Dept. of Transportation. He was a communicant of St. Michael church in Pawcatuck and a Boy Scout Troop Leader of Troop No. 9 in Pawcatuck. He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends and as a loving father, son, uncle, and as a proud Boy Scout Troop leader of Troop 9 in Pawcatuck. He was a very proud father and enjoyed being active in school functions.
In addition to his loving wife and parents, Mark leaves his two beloved children, Ava N. Fribance and Matthew D. Fribance, both of Pawcatuck; and his brother Jeffery A. Fribance and his wife Diane of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and their son Cameron; as well as two additional nieces and two nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Church, 95 Main St., Stonington. There is no procession from the funeral home to church. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic.
For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Your Earth-Side Star
March 19, 2024
To the Man in the Moon,
Almost five years have come creeping around. I find it hard to hold onto memories now. Sadness is a welcome gift that keeps me in the shelter of your warm arms. Your smile haunts me. Your laughter is an echo in an empty chamber. A cell where I would gladly stay if I knew I could feel everything again. I miss you so very much. I need you. I want you back. Please. Whatever I did wrong, I want you to know that I would choose anything for penance. You mean the world to me. Please. I miss you too much, and I'm still hurting. I love you, daddy. I love you, my own man within the moon. Always and forever. If you cannot come back down anytime soon, please light my path so that I may walk to find you. Until we meet again.
Ava Fribance
March 16, 2022
It has been more than two years now. Not a day goes by where the wind whispers condolences, and the trees wave with gestures of comforting. It never gets easier. With each passing day, important memories wander away from me, in hopes of meeting the future with a blank slate. It burns in my heart. The police sirens. The last visit. The last talk we had. Guilt floods behind the unstable wall that is my mind, eventually having to spill over the edge. But that is supposed to be healing. Be healthy. Then why is it hurting so much? If things happen for a reason, what reason would possibly call for a future without the man that loved and protected me? It doesn't seem plausible because I loved and respected him right back?
Josie Brenner
February 11, 2020
We met Mark and the Fribance family through Scouting. He was always smiling and so helpful and kind. He has touched the lives of so many people. We send our deepest condolences.
Sarah Renzi
January 4, 2020
He was a awesome person he will be surely missed at the fairs.
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First fall regatta of the season.
Ava Fribance
January 3, 2020
My May rowing regatta.
Ava Fribance
January 3, 2020
He always had a goofy personality.
Ava Fribance
January 3, 2020
A young Mark/Dad.
Ava Fribance
January 3, 2020
The Macina Family
January 3, 2020
We are so sorry to hear the news of Mark's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Ava Fribance
January 3, 2020
Dad, I love you. Forever and always. You will live on in my heart, and I will forever be your mini-Mark. I love you to the moon, Mercury, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and back. And around the universe a couple times, too. I love you, Dad. I will miss you.
Seamus, Thomas, And Maggie O'Rourke/ Tobin
January 3, 2020
We will always remember Mr. Fribrance as a passionate man for Boy Scouts and a good leader.
Fond memories
Greg Fribance Family
January 2, 2020
Terri-Lynn Bestwick
January 1, 2020
Ron and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, always.
Joseph Goodrich
January 1, 2020
So sorry for your sudden loss. I worked with Mark, though briefly, I felt like I knew him longer than I had. We shared many laughs together and I'll miss his quick witted remarks. May eternal rest be granted unto him, O LORD and let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace my friend.
Judy Beahan
December 31, 2019
Dear Jenn,
Holding you and your children in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Judy
Nancy Burdick
December 31, 2019
So very sorry for your shocking and tragic loss.May he rest in eternal peace.
Geraghty Erikson
December 31, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out for you, Helen & Pete, for Jeffrey & Diane and for Mark's wife Jennifer and their two children.. Ava and Matthew. May God help all of you through this most difficult time.
Donnie & Alyse Molitor
December 31, 2019
Jennifer, Ava, Matthew, Pete and Helen,
Our hearts ache with you and are prayers are constantly streaming to our Mighty God for the comfort, peace and strength that only He can provide. May you feel the warmth of God's arms holding you during this difficult time.
gina alice
December 31, 2019
Dear Ava, Mathew and Mrs Fribance, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With Love and Sincerity to all of your family. Mrs Gina Alice
Stacy Herritt
December 31, 2019
Jen, Matthew, Ava, Pete, Helen,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was always there for me and my family. Always willing to lend a hand and a funny story. He was so thoughtful and selfless. He was so proud of his family, you were his world. Mark was more like a brother but I was honored to call him a friend.
SCOTT TANGUAY
December 31, 2019
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Paula Ingebretsen
December 31, 2019
Helen I am so sorry to read of Mark's passing!May God comfort you and give you peace.
Lee Couture
December 31, 2019
Words cannot express! Mark, personable, loving, gentlemanly, and charismatic. So sorry Helen, Pete, Jen, Ava and Matthew.
December 31, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go the family.
Fini and Paul McGlinchey
December 30, 2019
Our Sympathy to Mark's family. Though we haven't seen him since we left The General Store, this is very hard to believe. He was a true family man, and often expressed how he deeply he cared about his family. He was a great guy!
Sherry Hall
December 30, 2019
Sending my deepest sympathy, love and prayers.
Amber Higginson
December 30, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Mark was a very nice guy and a great Dad. Our thoughts are with you and the kids at this very difficult time. Sincerely Jacob and Amber Higginson & Donald Manzi
Linda and Sal Costanza
December 30, 2019
Prayers and love to Helen and Bill and all of Mark's family at this very sad time....
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