STANDISH- Mark Garland, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 2, 2024.
He was born in Westbrook, Maine on September 14, 1951, a son of the late Carlton and Blanche (Dyer) Garland. He was raised by Blanche and Admont “Bob” Harmon.
He attended Standish schools and married the love of his life Stephanie S. Day in 1986.
Mark worked for many years in production, manufacturing, and maintenance. Most recently, he enjoyed his retirement, spending time with family, tinkering on many projects, and spending time with his good friend Steve Belanger at his garage.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents and siblings - Ernest and Wayne Sellick, Lee Kenney, Edith Garland, Junior Garland, Jack Garland, and his wife Stephanie Garland.
He is survived by his children - Chris Garland and his wife Andrea, Amanda Garland Shipman and her husband Dennis Shipman Jr., four grandchildren - Elicia Fortier, Michelle Fortier, Dennis Shipman III, and Grace Shipman, three great grandchildren - Andre Salmon, Theo Salmon, and Brayden Larrabee, Siblings - Kerry Garland, Felicia and her husband Chuck Tompson, Ricky and his wife Rachel Garland. Additional special family he is survived by includes: his mother-in-law Gloria Miller, sisters-in-law Carla Fickett, Melanie Smith, brother-in-law Ted Day, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12th from 10 AM - 12 noon, followed by a funeral service at 12 noon at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple St., Cornish. Burial will then follow at Dow's Corner Cemetery in Standish.