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Mark Ide Obituary
Grafton - Mark Cranston Ide, Sr., 67, of Grafton and North Grosvenordale CT, died December 7, 2018. The cause was bladder cancer. Announcement was delayed at the prior request of the deceased. Mark was born June 29, 1951 to Gustavus R. Ide, Jr. and Priscilla (Cranston) Ide, both deceased. Mark was raised in Massachusetts and Woodstock, Connecticut, and was a graduate of Berwick Academy in Maine. He studied mechanical engineering for three years at Central New England College of Technology. He joined the Worcester Telegram and Gazette as a part-time photographer in 1984. He left that position in 2011. He also took part in the establishment of the Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center in Grafton.
Mark is survived by his son Mark Cranston Ide, Jr and wife Rebecca (Gaddis) Ide of Oxford, his daughter Ashley Elizabeth Ide of Grafton, his former wife Cynthia (Wyman) Ide of Grafton, his brother Gustavus Reed Ide, III of Sturbridge, and his significant other Susan M. Petrone of North Grosvenordale, CT.
A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial gifts may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or via www.dana-farber.org/gift.
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JGB
April 12, 2019
I had the pleasure of meeting Mark several years ago.
He touched my life in more ways than I can count introducing me to his beautiful Susan who was the love of his life.
He was such a beautiful soul and I will miss him forever.
April 9, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. Please allow the fondest memories shared with your loved one to be a soothing blanket over your heart. May God words of promise found in John 6:40 brings you consolation and a small measure of peace. Please accept my sincere regards and heartfelt condolences. ~MM~
Paul Della Valle
April 8, 2019
Mark was a talented guy who cared deeply about his craft. He was always great to work with.
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Jack Dunn
April 4, 2019
With sympathy to the Ide Family, and a deep appreciation to Mark and his service to the Men and Women of the Massachusetts State Police. Rest in peace Mark...
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Fran Glynn
April 3, 2019
Mark was a great guy. I'm glad I new him.
April 3, 2019
Our deepest condolences
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Martha Catalano
April 3, 2019
Mark was always there for the State Police. Rest in eternal peace.
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