Mark Campbell Obituary
Mark was born in Wilmington, Delaware and moved to Simsbury, Connecticut in 1963 when Mark was 4. Mark and his mother moved back to Delaware in 1974 to be near his grandparents, with whom he was very close. Mark graduated from McKean High School in 1977 and obtained a business degree from the University of Delaware in 1981. After bouncing around for 10 years post-college, including jobs at Xerox and Citicorp, he landed the job he was meant for at Wilmington Trust in 1992. Mark was a successful investment advisor, which enabled him to retire in 2015 at age 56.
Mark's hobbies included a love of history, golf and photography. In 2007, Mark became the primary sports photographer for the University of Delaware. He excelled at this for 16 years before stepping down in 2023. Those years were some of the happiest of his life as he thoroughly enjoyed covering all 21 varsity sports at UD.
Mark had many friends but never married. However, one of the greatest joys and honors of his life was being the godfather of Dani, Renee and Sam, the children of his boyhood friend Dave Carlson. He was quite close to them and provided them great support throughout their lives.
The loss of his life has greatly saddened his family and friends. But, as Elena Delle Donne once said to Mark: "don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened."
All are welcome to a Celebration of Mark's Life reception at the Bob Carpenter Center Club (University of Delaware), 631 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 on November 22, 2024, from 2pm to 4pm.
Donations "In honor of Mark Campbell" may be made to the Delaware Blue and Gold Fund (Athletics) at https://ud.alumniq.com/giving/to/bluehens or by check mailed to 83 E.Main St., 3rd Floor, Newark, DE 19716.
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J.
November 22, 2024
May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.
Terry Bridges
November 11, 2024
I cannot even tell you what my first memory of Mark was because it feels like he has just always been here in my life. He was always Uncle Bean to us. I have lost track of the ways that he helped me and my kids. He took his role of Godfather VERY seriously. I could never have repaid him for everything he did for us and the opportunities he gave my kids that I could never have given them myself that forever changed their lives. He played a large part in shaping their lives and leading them to where they each are now in their lives. I often told him that I could never thank him enough for everything he did for us. The kids and I have many fond memories of lots of good times shared with Mark. We shared many vacations together. Thanks to him I have lots of pictures of my family. From all the kind things being said about Mark, I know that we were not the only ones that were recipients of his kindness, his generosity and his selflessness. He was a good soul and I hope that he knew how much he meant to not only my family, but to so many people. Rest easy Uncle Bean. I will miss you very much and I will forever treasure our friendship, your kindness and the way you loved my kids.
Doug Cornforth
November 2, 2024
Mark was a trusted friend during those years we worked at WTC.
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Mark DegliObizzi
October 31, 2024
Mark was such a fine gentleman. He came by our tailgates at Section J quite often and we enjoyed his company so much. It was always a highlight of our day if he would spot us in the crowd and he would zoom in and get a shot of us. He was an excellent photographer and put in so many hours of hard work. He will be greatly missed. God bless you, Mark.
Bob Watson
October 31, 2024
RIP Mark, You will be missed by so many. We worked together for many years and always enjoyed your company. I enjoyed keeping in touch after your tour at WT/M&T and seeing you at UDE games and around Newark. I have many memories of your kindness, but one I will share is when you came to my son Ben's high school lacrosse game in 2014 and stood and kneeled in pouring rain on a weekend to take pictures of him playing. Typical of you, I did not ask you to do it, but you just did it because you were always a good guy. Always helpful to others and never made a big deal out of it, just who you were. Take care my friend...
Harold D Smith II
October 30, 2024
I met Mark through U of D athletics and our friendship grew from there over the years; recently, Mark purchased Gold Lot Parking #14 adjacent to our spots starting at #15 this season. I was so excited to have Mark as a tailgate partner. We didn´t see Mark much this fall as we were occupied with family and Mark sought out better tailgate opportunities!
To say that we were shocked with Mark´s passing would be an understatement. A life ended too soon; RIP Mark-you were a great friend and the opitime of the Fightin Blue Hen Fan!!!
God Bless You Mark-We love you, Smitty and Bobbin
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