Mark A. Salmons

Auburn- Mark A. Salmons 58, of Mechanic Falls, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, December 11, at The Hospice House, after a long battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Logan, West Virginia, on Dec. 1, 1958. The son of a coal miner, Mark grew up in Spencer, West Virginia, attending Spencer High School. In college he attended the West Virginia Institute of Technology, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. In high school he was a stand-out athlete, excelling in baseball, basketball, football and track. It was during this time that he was regional catcher for the high school conference. In college he continued his pursuit of baseball. Mark married his wife, Judy Torkildsen, on Aug. 23, 1997. Together they started a family of two boys. A boat-builder in Central and Southern Maine for more than two decades, Mark was a skilled craftsman who excelled in wood working and building and repairing fiberglass boats. He supervised a large crew at Sabre Yachts for several years and twice received a production award for his work. He later moved to other positions in the industry. Most recently, Mark was employed by Portland Yacht Services. A man with a strong Christian faith, he attended East Auburn Baptist Church on Park Avenue where he enjoyed being part of the men's ministry. Beyond his faith, he believed the most important thing in his life was his relationship with his family. An avid outdoorsman, his favorite pastime activities were hunting, fishing, hiking and camping. Mark was the kind of person who was interested in everyone. He made friends with people from all walks of life and was always willing to help anyone in need.

Visitation will be Saturday, Dec. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fortin Group in Auburn. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. at East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave., Auburn. Committal will be held in the spring at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanic Falls. Those wishing to make memorial donations in Mark’s memory are asked by friends to contribute to the Mark Salmons Medical Fund on GoFundMe.com