RICHFORD - Mark J. Marston, age 59, passed away unexpectedly while working in Enosburgh on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
Mark was born April 22, 1956 in St. Albans the son of Natalie (Rushford) Marston and the late Arthur W. Marston.
Mark was a 1975 graduate of Enosburg Falls High School. Following high school Mark enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving two tours of duty with the Seabees receiving his honorable discharge in 1983.
Mark was a lifelong trucker. His career started as a delivery man with the family business in Richford, Gibney & Marston Fuels delivering fuel & propane. He then became a long haul trucker with his father and then worked for Atlas Van Lines with All Seasons Moving & Storage and for the last 13 years Mark has been a deliveryman for Blouin Bros. Fuels in Enosburg Falls.
Mark was a quiet family man who loved to spend his spare time at home although he enjoyed joining his friends for breakfast every day. He loved to watch movies, especially action films and he was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Mark is survived by his wife, Nancy (Caples) Marston of Richford. Mark & Nancy were married on June 17, 1977. He is also survived by his mother, Natalie Marston of Richford; his children, Christy Marston of St. Albans and Patrick Marston of Richford; his sister, Donna Marston of Richford; his nephew, Kevin Marston of Scottsdale, AZ; his brothers & sisters-in-law and their spouses, Cheryl & Steve Patterson of Richford, Martin & Kristi Caples of Anderson, IN, Lenna Caples and her friend Brenda Smith of North Hinsdale, NH, Chuck & Lisa Caples of Rochester, NY, and Kelly & Steve Sanborn of Roswell, NM; many nieces and nephews. Mark was predeceased by his father, Arthur W. Marston; his siblings, Dale, Arthur E. & Sheila Marston.; his father & mother-in-law, Arnold & Lida Caples; and his brother-in-law, Roger Caples.
In keeping with Marks wishes he will be cremated and there will be no funeral services or visiting hours.
In lieu of flowers, Marks family asks that donations in his memory may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, VT 05478 or to the Richford American Legion Scholarship Fund, C/ O Richard Mercy, 297 Dewing Road, Franklin, VT 05457.