Mark R. Doyon

MANCHESTER -- Mark R. Doyon, 50, of West Street, began his life with the Lord, early Oct. 29, 2010, in the prayerful company of his wife, Sue, several family members, and the caring staff at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta after an inspiring battle with an extended illness. He was born in Augusta, Nov. 14, 1959, the son of Ronald Doyon and Grace Berthelette Doyon.

Mark graduated from Cony High School in 1978 and the Capital Area Regional V.T.I., Auto Mechanics program. Mark then worked several jobs and continued his education at the University of Maine at Augusta, and Johnson & Wales College in Rhode Island, majoring in business administration and accounting.

Mark was the first successful town manager, for the town of Manchester, Maine, for the past seven years. He was previously treasurer for the cities of Augusta and Hallowell.

Mark was a member of Green Street United Methodist Church of Augusta, and was a committee member for Legislative Policy of the Maine Municipal Association. Words cannot adequately describe his generous personality, leadership abilities, friendship, and absolutely energetic zest for applying positive energy to everyday working situations, contract negotiations and problem skills. For Mark, challenges in this life, were the paths to unknown opportunities, that he chose to pave with character, dignity, laughter and enthusiasm, and he turned adversity to accomplishments, and offered dignity to his opposition by respecting their points of view.

Survivors include his wife, Sue (Conway) Poulin-Doyon of Manchester; two adult children, Zachary Poulin and Mark's little buddy, Ethan Poulin, who helped Mark add his contagious laughter to everyday life. Together, they were an inseparable team, and family. Beside his immediate family, Mark will be sadly missed by his mother-in-law, Deloris Conway of Augusta, two sisters-in-law, Bonnie and her husband, Wayne Mitchell, of Sidney, and her family; Carol Webb, of Rochester, N.H., his mother, Grace Doyon, of Augusta; three sisters: Lorelei and her husband, Tom Webber, of Augusta, Lisa and her husband, Mike Lapore, of Laurel, Md., and Lynn (Farrell) Charrette of Winslow; three brothers, Michael and his wife, Liz, Doyon of Sidney, Maurice and his wife, Sherrie, Doyon of Winthrop and Paul and his wife, Shelley, Doyon of Augusta; each of their own families, countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mark was predeceased by his father Ronald, and by his youngest brother, Donald Doyon.

At Mark's request, there will be no public visiting hours. A celebration of Mark's Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Green Street United Methodist Church, 13 Green St., Augusta., with Rev. Tomas L. Blackstone, Ph. D., pastor officiating. A private burial will take place immediately following.

Mark wished to thank his closest friends, and sponsors, the staff at the Harold Alfond Center, his hard-working staff, and board in the town of Manchester, and the personally well-known professionals in his surrounding communities who helped him advance his career goals, and helped him throughout his inspirational battle with illness.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home,16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences may be expressed at www.plummerfh.com