Mark W. Beatty
March 14, 1960 ~ December 24, 2012
PORTLAND - Mark W. Beatty, 52, died suddenly on December 24, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Portland, on March 14, 1960, the son of Patrick L. and Marilyn L. (Loveitt) Beatty. Mark grew up in Portland and graduated from Portland High School in 1978. He was a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Mark was employed by the Portland Press Herald for over 30 years. Mark was described by those that knew him best as "amazingly loving to all people, and a kind, compassionate, and gentle soul." He is also the "greatest uncle in the world." Mark enjoyed many things, but especially hunting with his best friend and brother-in-law Ralph. He was a great friend to many, but often stayed close to his tight group of friends, Lisa Dacar, Michael Prince, Stephen Jacobsky, and his twin sister, Kate. Mark is predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his three sisters, Karen M. Beatty of Windham, Kathleen "Kate" Baker and husband Timothy of South Portland, and Kimberly Beatty-Stowell and husband Ralph Stowell of Portland; his brother Kevin Beatty and wife Cindy of Windham; six nieces and nephews, Joshua and Jordan Stowell, Emily Baker, and Tommy, Jennifer, and Michael Bonaventura; great nephew, Michael Thomas; and two aunts, Catherine Goddard and Edna Beatty. Visiting hours will be held from 4-8 pm on Friday, Dec. 28 at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St, Portland, with Mark's lifelong friend, Rev. Thomas Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark's memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, Portland Div., PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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Remember all the Beatty’s well. So sorry for your loss. Your are all in my thoughts and prayers.
– Mary Powell Wefers
To the Beatty family, We are so sorry for your loss. Mark was a great friend and we shared many laughs with him. He will be missed.
– David and Diana Jensen
Dear Kate and the Beatty Family, We cannot feel life’s losses without first feeling the blessings of its fullness. My heart aches for you. Im so sorry for your loss. Hold on to the blessing that was Mark. Paula
– Paula Berry
Dearest Beatty Family, My heart goes out to all of you with your beloved Mark’s passing. I know there is a huge hole in all your hearts. May the love you have for him and each other, and the precious memories you have of Mark give you comfort and peace. With love, Maybelle
– Maybelle Blanchard
I’m so sorry to hear about mark , he was a great friend and i have alot of memories. just recently i have been back intouch with steve jacobsky and we were talking about mark and growing up on the hill. all my thoughts and prayers are with you. he will be missed and always in our thoughts.
– Jim malia
Dear Kate, Karen, Kim Kevin and all the Beatty family I was so sorry to read of Mark’s passing. My all your wonderful memories of Mark bring you some comfort at this difficult time. Love, Julie
– Julie Sellick
There’s a land that is fairer then day and by faith we can see it afar for the Father waits over the way to prepare us a dwelling place there in the sweet bye and bye we shall meet on that beautiful shore. Rest in peace old friend.
– Mary La Rochelle
So very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing…..My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Beatty Family.
– Brenda Cole Wasowski
I worked in the mailroom at the Press Herald for more than 10 years and would see Mark from time to time. He was such a nice guy and always so pleasant. I was so sad to hear of his passing. All of you, his beloved family, should be so proud of the person he was. May Mark rest in peace. Lisa
– Lisa Peterson
Kevin, Karen, Kim and Kate and families, I was so sad to read about Mark’s death. I have such fond memories of our times together on Vesper Street and the Hill. I had just recently seen Mark at Shaws. I am out of the country again for work and sadly will not be able to attend Mark’s services. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
– Joe Carter
Kate, Kim, Karen, Kevin, and Family: Sorry for your loss. Mark will now be your Guardian Angel, watching over all. God bless.
– Bob & Terry Kelley
Kevin, Kim and Family, so sorry for your Loss! RIP Mark! My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
– Cheryl Malia Doherty
So sorry to hear of Marks passing. Know you are not alone and a lot of people truly care. With deepest sympathy. Bev
– Beverly Prescott
Karen Family – A good brother Mark was to his family, always helping out and being there for all of you. Take comfort in all the good times you shared with him. He knew he could always depend on his family too for support and love, take comfort in this too. God Bless All Of You.
– Dody & Harvey Winslow
Karen,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Barbara Henningsen.
– Barbara Henningsen
I am so very sorry to hear of the unexpected and tragic loss of Mark. My Heart aches this am to hear this sad sad news . Always a happy smile every time I saw him and so Many good memories of all of the past games we would be at watching the boys . I met relatives Friday evening at the dog fish and kept thinking … Hmmm I should go and see if Mark and Ralph are at the villa !. I am so sad and from all of us lunts Please accept our sincere condolences .
– cindy lunt