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Michael Marks Obituary

MARKS, Michael David, 55, of Richmond, passed away at Chippenham Medical Center on Monday, July 16, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Adams Marks; his two sons, Jason Robert and Adam Christopher Marks; one sister, Lisa Carolyn Marks; and his two parents, Allen Robert and Helen Rae Marks. Michael was born April 2, 1952 in Pittsburgh, Pa., attended Douglas Freeman High School and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1974. On August 30, 1979, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Adams Kidd in Richmond, Va. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Friends and family are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charities.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jul. 18, 2007.

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Rita Peyton

July 23, 2007

Dear Lisa,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family will find strength, love and comfort through the days and weeks ahead as you support each other. Love multiples as you divide it with others.

Ankit Mathur

July 18, 2007

Adam, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your father. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your family.

Kala Kaminsky

July 18, 2007

Dear Helen, Bob, Lisa & Jason,
My thoughts are with you all. I also will always remember the teenage musician that was my friend. I love you all.

Myrna Dobken

July 18, 2007

I am deeply saddened that Michael has passed away. I remember the fun vacations our families took together when I was just a young kid! I was just talking with my mom about our New York Thanksgiving Day Parade trip… what fun memories! My thoughts are with you all…

Mark and Brenda Roulinavage

July 18, 2007

Adam,
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Our hearts are with you.
Mark & Bren

Lois Brown

July 18, 2007

Dear Helen, Bob & Lisa,
I'm very saddened to hear of Michael's passing. I know he's battled illness for quite a while but I'll always remember him as a vibrant teenager full of emotion and quick to laugh.
I wish I could be there with you for the service and know my thoughts are with you.

Brenda Greene

July 18, 2007

I did not know Michael, however, I do know his sister, Lisa. I enjoy seeing her each time she comes to the office. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and I know that God will see them through this difficult time.

Debbie Hoffman

July 18, 2007

Dear Helen Bob and Lisa:
Although I cannot be in Richmond this week for Michael's memorial service, know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family throughout this difficult time. I will extend condolences for Mom and Chuck in their absence.
All my love to you and the boys.

Sincerely,
Debbie Hoffman

Kathi Marks

July 18, 2007

I am sorry for your loss

Linda Ashby

July 18, 2007

Dear Helen, Robert and Lisa, I am sending this out as a heartfelt deepest sympathy.
I know the loss is very painful, and I will pray for strength for you all to be comforted with the love from each other , as well as your friends.
Sincerely yours, Linda Ashby, on behalf of my sister, Joy, and mother Lorraine.

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