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Mark Beatty Obituary
PORTLAND -- Mark W. Beatty, 52, died suddenly on Dec. 24, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Portland on March 14, 1960, the son of Patrick L. and Marilyn L. (Loveitt) Beatty.
Mark grew up in Portland and graduated from Portland High School in 1978. He was a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Mark was employed by The Portland Press Herald for over 30 years.
Mark was described by those who knew him best as 'amazingly loving to all people, and a kind, compassionate, and gentle soul.' He is also the 'greatest uncle in the world.'
Mark enjoyed many things, but especially hunting with his best friend and brother-in-law Ralph. He was a great friend to many, but often stayed close to his tight group of friends, Lisa Dacar, Michael Prince, Stephen Jacobsky, and his twin sister, Kate.
Mark was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his three sisters, Karen M. Beatty of Windham, Kathleen 'Kate' Baker and husband Timothy of South Portland, and Kimberly Beatty- Stowell and husband Ralph Stowell of Portland, his brother, Kevin Beatty and wife Cindy of Windham; six nieces and nephews, Joshua and Jordan Stowell, Emily Baker, and Tommy, Jennifer, and Michael Bonaventura; great-nephew, Thomas Michael; and two aunts, Catherine Goddard and Edna Beatty.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St., Portland, with Mark's lifelong friend, the Rev. Thomas Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ctcrawford.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark's memory may be made to: American Diabetes
Association Portland Div.
P.O. Box 11454
Alexandria, Virginia 22312
Mark W. Beatty
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Beatty
Janice Murphy
December 21, 2023
The years go by and it is hard to realize the people we love have been gone another year. Mark was such a lovely man and missed by his family and his many friends. God bless you Mark and God bless your family.
Janice Murphy
Enola Jacobsky
December 31, 2012
Dear Mark "Frank" Beatty
It is truly grateful to have known you. You are the very best friend to your friend Stephen; you guys were like brothers. You were like an uncle to our children, Little Stephen and Kara Mia "the Princess" as you called her. You were my confidence when I needed to talk to someone for support. You have given unconditional love and help when needed to our family and friends. You are a great guy, wonderful person, and beautiful soul who will be forever missed. You now are a guiding angel along with my little brother, Michael "Spike" Jennings. Please watch over us and let us know that both of you are all right. Tell my brother that I miss and love him and the same goes for you. Have fun and laughter with my brother and we will all meet again one day. With love,
Enola and family
December 31, 2012
We grew up with Mark on Munjoy Hill on Vesper St. As a boy he was always a gentleman and had that great smile. 35 yrs later we were neighbors again. I will miss his wave and smile. RIP Mark.
Kathy Alves and Family.
December 29, 2012
I was just looking online at the Portland paper from our condo in Florida and saw the article of the passing of Mark. I could not believe it, wish I was there, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Love to all my cousins. love, Dolores Dunning. I'm so sorry I cannot be there.
Bobbie Metcalf
December 29, 2012
Kim I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Julie Sellick
December 29, 2012
Dear Kate, Karen, Kim & Kevin,
I was so sad to read about Mark's passing.
I hope all your wonderful memories of Mark will be of some comfort to you at this very difficult time.
Love, Julie
Sandra Ruminski-Regios
December 29, 2012
We will miss your smile Mark :) Thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Ellie Fillmore
December 29, 2012
Mark was absolutely one of my favorite people to know and work with. He had a gentle spirit and easy smile.
Driving down Douglas St. will not be the same. I will miss him. take care my good friend.
Barbara Hughes
December 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mark was a wonderful and fun-loving person. God Bless all of you.
Cheryl Sikora
December 28, 2012
To the Beatty Family, I am still in total shock and trying to absorb why this happened to such a great guy. Mark always had a big smile on his face and kind words (unless you were wrong, then he would tell you). I will remember Mark for the love of his family and friends and always ready to have a good time. John and I will miss you upta camper this summer. May you rest in peace and until we meet again my friend. Love you, Cheryl and John Sikora.
Glen + Colleen Norberg
December 27, 2012
You always made us laugh and smile when we were all together. We will miss you, but we will never forget you. You touched our lives. Rest in peace.
Fred, Donna, Jason, Jeff and Amanda Skillin
December 27, 2012
Dear Kim, Ralph, Josh ans Jordan,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family. Mark will be truly missed by us all.
Bill Keller
December 27, 2012
During an average lifetime you if you are fortunate you may meet a person who you become friends with and feel you know them pretty good .As time progresses you begin to notice things the the person does and never mentions those they are helping in a time of need or the many times they stop and talk to somebody who just needs a kind ear to listen to them.as more time goes on you realize that the person you thought you knew is far more helpful and important to so many and does behind the scenes so much more than you could imagine anyone doing or could ever do yourself . Mark Beatty was such a person . I was lucky to call him a friend and I am one of countless people Mark took time to help in a time of need .The world , the Press Herald where he worked were better places because of Mark .Mark will be missed by all those who called him friend , all those whose lives he touched with kindness. God bless you Mark , may you rest in peace .
Your Friend , Bill Keller
McKew Family
December 27, 2012
Our condolences to the Stowell and Beatty family. You are all in our prayers.
Walter Sokoloski
December 27, 2012
The world has lost one of the kindest, most generous and honest people that ever lived. I have lost the best friend a person can have.
I will miss you dearly Neighbor.
December 27, 2012
Dear Kim & Ralph,
Our sincerest sympathy at the loss of your brother. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Mary & Paul Clough
Russ Gauvin
December 27, 2012
I am so saddened by the news of Mark's sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Teresa Salvatore
December 27, 2012
Dear Kate and family, I want you to know that I can't even begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. I will always remember Mark with his loving and friendly smile, he was a wonderful man and I feel blessed to have been able to know him. I love you all very much and I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Stowell
December 27, 2012
There are no words to express the loss of Mark who was such a wonderful brother, uncle and friend to my family. My thoughts are with you. Cheryl
Mary La Rochelle
December 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Beatty family.
December 27, 2012
Dear Karen,
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you, Kevin, Kim & Kate on the death of your lovely brother Mark. Death of a loved one is never easy and it must be especially difficult when it happens so suddenly to one so young. I hope you can take some comfort in the knowledge that so many people share your sorrow over the loss of such a good man.
Sincerely,
Janice Murphy
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