On Tuesday, October 18th, 2016, our wonderful and unique Marsh passed away at his home in Mystic.
Marsh wasn't born in Mystic, but he got here as soon as he could. He was born September 30, 1943, in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the son of the late Arthur R Enquist Jr and Barbara Griswold Enquist.
He graduated from Rumsey Hall in Washington Conn, where he held the shot-put record for 50 years. His summers spent at Giants Neck in Niantic and travelling to the Vagabond Ranch in Colorado were some of his fondest childhood memories. He served in the United States Coast Guard. He settled in Rocky Hill and worked for many years at the family business, the Connecticut Foundry Company, and later owned Alliance Personnel Service.
Anyone who knew Marsh knew that fishing, in particular for Bonito and False Albacore, was a lifelong passion. He was an avid outdoorsman, and a lover of wildlife, and the birds and chipmunks that he fed daily will surely miss him.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, biggest supporter and fan, Jean C. Hightower and his two sons Marsh Christian Enquist of Boston, Massachusetts and Brian Adams Enquist of Folsom, California, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. His greatest joy was his grandchildren Isabelle, Ian and Adeline. He loved his sister Gayanne with an intensity that was a wonder to behold. He was predeceased by his first wife, Kathleen O'Brien Enquist.
He was the best son, father, husband and friend a person could ask for. His love for his family, as well as friends Danny, Andy, Brian, Crash, Dimi, Chris, Jack, Leo and many others, brought tears to his eyes on many occasions. His zest for life and his joy in the simplest things tickled us daily. He will be forever missed.
A memorial service will be held Monday, October 24 at 11 am at Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St in Mystic.
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