Mark A. Kelso

Mark A. Kelso obituary

Mark A. Kelso

Mark Kelso Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home & Crematory Services, Pittsfield on Sep. 24, 2025.

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HARMONY-Mark Allen Kelso, 62, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Harmony.

He was born on September 27, 1962, in Hartland, Maine, a son of the late Thomas and Christine (Webber) Kelso. He grew up in Hartland and St. Albans and graduated from Nokomis High School with the class of 1981.

Mark was a jack-of-all-trades. He had the gift of gab and was always fun to be around. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, horse pulling, and listening to music, especially the old country songs. He loved his family and enjoyed being with his grandkids.

He is survived by his children: Sage Kelso, Coty Kelso, Joey Marble, and Matthew Plourde; grandchildren: Cole, Chloe, Grace, Faith, and CJ; brother, Brian Kelso and wife Wanda; loving partner, Donna Witham; mother of Sage and Coty, Peg Giggey; several aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends; and special friend, Chuck Shields.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Thomas; infant sister, Cheryl; and special niece, Haiti.

A celebration of life will be held at a time to be announced. He will be laid to rest with his parents at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Route 152, Hartland.

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Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pittsfield.

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