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Mark MacLennan Obituary
June 24, 1953 - December 12, 2014
Los Gatos
Mark Allen MacLennan, born June 24, 1953, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 12 after a long and valiant battle with cancer.
Mark had a successful career in the banking and finance world. He began his career in the 70s at Bank Boston in Boston, Massachusetts. There he rose through the ranks to become a respected leader of the bank. In 2004, Mark moved to California and ran global operations for Silicon Valley Bank. He then became the President of SVB Capital and was currently the Head of Corporate Finance.
Along with being an incredibly successful businessman, Mark was well known for his love and cherishing of family and friends. His warm smile, his firm pats on the back, and his famous "hugs", were loved by all who knew him. He brought a positive light to all around him and many will miss him.
Mark is survived by his wife and soul mate, Brenda. His children: Paige, Erin, Greg and Connor. His stepchildren: Lauren, Stephanie and Robbie, and his two sisters, Maureen and Carol.
Mark was an active participant on the board of The Peter Michael Foundation, a prostate cancer charity. In lieu of flowers, Mark requested that donations be made to The Peter Michael Foundation. Tax-deductible donations can be made by check, credit card or PayPal at:
www.petermichaelfoundation.org or by calling 415.999.7654.
A memorial service will be held for Mark on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 1:30pm at St. Mary's Church, 219 Bean Ave., Los Gatos, CA.
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Jake Ketchum
December 24, 2014
All of us who worked with Mark know what a gentleman and friend he was. He also had a joy for life and he will be missed. Is there any interest after the holidays in having a remembrance get together in Boston?
Larry Reasoner
December 19, 2014
Sad to hear a high school classmate and friend has past. Remember the good times to get through these tough days.
Jeff Wellington
December 19, 2014
Mark was a wonderful friend and mentor. I will miss him.
Tena Lindenauer
December 19, 2014
I had the pleasure of working for Mark early in my career. He was the consummate professional and a wonderful man. One particularly favorite memory: Living the work hard, play hard philosophy -- he took our entire group for a ski retreat. Believe it or not we did have very productive meetings and then hit the slopes. We got to know each other as people and that only strengthened our team and our collective respect for Mark. My heartfelt sympathies to all Mark's family and friends.
December 19, 2014
I worked with Mark at BKB and he was one of the finest I am deeply saddened with the news
Sally O'Connor, West Palm Beach, Fl
Peter Roberts
December 18, 2014
Reading about Mark's passing literally took my breath away. He had a tremendous influence on me as a mentor and a friend.. We had so much fun working for him. Have a good journey my friend.
Peter
Jack Harcourt
December 18, 2014
Mark was a person who I deeply respected and admired. I was very fortunate to have worked for him.
Matthew Galligan
December 18, 2014
Mark was a talented and reasoned businessman. More than that he was the consumate gentleman.
Mark Evans
December 18, 2014
I think I can speak for all Bank of Boston alumni when I say Mark was a wonderful man, a trusted colleague and a good friend. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Paula Zaiken
December 18, 2014
Heartfelt condolences to Mark's family.
Brenda Reny
December 18, 2014
I am so sad to hear this news. Mark was a dear friend who kept me laughing through some tough times, and a true gentleman.
December 17, 2014
Mark will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Our hearts have been a bit heavy since receiving the news of his passing. This is a tender time but be strong and watch for the signs of his loving observance from above and celebrate how lucky you all are to have had him as part of your own journey.
Respectfully,
Jeff and Mary Beth Anderson
Gail Long
December 16, 2014
I am so dad to hear of Mark's passing. He was my boss at BankBoston and a fabulous one at that. He had integrity and a great heart as well as excellent business instincts. I had so much respect for him and I offer very heartfelt condolences to his family. Gail Long
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