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Mark Carlson Obituary
July 1951 - January 22, 2021
Oxford, NY
Mark William Carlson, 69 of Oxford, NY, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2021. He was born in July 1951 in Monticello, NY. He was the son of the late William G. and Helen B. (Jacobson) Carlson.
He is survived by his precious wife of 39 years, Lorayne; son, Christopher Carlson and his husband, Charles of Clearwater, FL; daughter, Erica Payne and her husband, Charles of Hurleyville, NY; stepson, Jonathan Seargent and his wife, Sarah of Kirkville, NY; stepdaughter, Michelle Whitbeck and her husband, Adam of Greene, NY; grandchildren: Ariel and Scarlett Payne, Alex, Rebecca and Emma Seargent, and Laura and Seth Whitbeck; sisters, Teri DiMarsico and her husband, Thomas of Palm Coast, FL, and Toni McKay of Narrowsburg, NY; niece, Mariann Bury and her husband, Darren; Uncle Dick Tremper as well as several cousins and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Robert McKay.
After graduating from Fallsburg Jr./Sr. High School, Mark studied Hospitality and Culinary Arts school at Sullivan County Community College. He retired after serving 35 years as a NYS Corrections officer. He had also been a commercial driver for Sullivan Foods, Wilson Bus Co., Gershowitz Bus Co. Oneonta Bus Lines and Hale Transportation. He was also a bus driver for Oxford Academy and Central School. He was a life member of the Hurleyville Fire Department, a member of the Hurleyville Ambulance Corps and a member of the Liberty Elks.
He enjoyed travel, camping and cruises. His favorites were Gettysburg and historical sites. He also enjoyed dinner theaters. He had a big soft spot for all animals. He enjoyed home improvement projects and cutting firewood. He had a love/hate relationship with lawn mowing.
Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford and from 12 to 2 p.m. on Friday which will include a firematic service at the Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396, NYS Route 52, Woodbourne, NY. Burial will be in Hurleyville Cemetery.
A memorial celebration of his life is being planned for mid July 2021.
Memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter/Humane Society or to the Hurleyville Fire Department.
Friends and family may share memories and condolences by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com
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Toni Carlson Mckay
January 19, 2024
Rest In Peace Brother. Our family misses you. You were a very caring person.
Toni Carlson McKay
January 20, 2023
Losing Mark was hard on the whole family. Losing someone you love is hard. But, we go on remembering and never forgetting the good memories.
Teri DiMarsico
January 19, 2023
Toni and I have lost a brother and Tom has lost a brother in law way to early in life. Mark always worked hard and deserved to enjoy everything he worked so hard for. But it wasn't meant to be. It's been two years since Christopher called us and it's at a shock. We know Mark is happy and with mom and dad in heaven. You are missed always! Love Teri, Tom and Toni.
Toni Carlson McKay
January 20, 2022
Mark was taken too soon from our family. RIP we all miss you.
Teri DiMarsico
February 3, 2021
Brother you were taken from us way too early. I know mom and dad are with you. Good luck with that . I keep wanting to call you and have to catch myself. Not being able to be with you at your service was the worst. But I know we can have along chat when I can come see you along side the family. Miss you brother!
January 28, 2021
Dear family, I wish to express my sincerest sympathy to Carlson's as they mourn the loss, of someone incredibly special to them. Ps.20:1,2
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