Mark Holden

Mark was born on May 12, 1955 in Burlington, Vermont to Russ and Florence “Chips” Holden. Mark graduated from Concord High School in Concord, New Hampshire and later the University of New Hampshire where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. He recently retired after a long and successful career as the President of the NH/VT Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. Mark was happily married to Judi Rhines who was his partner in life for 32 years.

Mark lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed (yes enjoyed!) working out, reading, biking, good food, and the sunshine. Mark loved watching football, fixing things around the house, and spending long afternoons out on the boat with Judi. His positive attitude and sense of humor touched everyone he met. He will be missed.

Mark is survived by his wife, Judi; his stepdaughter Sarah Gregory and her husband Tom; his granddaughters, Isabella and Olivia Gregory; his sister Gwen Holden and her husband Paul Kelly; his brother Rusty Holden and his wife Felicia; his sister Robin Souther and her husband Peter; his brother Bruce Holden and his wife Denise; his sister Sandy Holden and her husband Paul Driscoll; his sister Jody Holden and her husband Chris Normand; his nephews Parker, Pearson, and Holden; his nieces Alexandra and Evangeline; and his beloved cat, “The Bean.”

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on March 31st from 4-7pm at True North Ale Company, 116 County Road, Ipswich, Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Mark’s honor to Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, a nonprofit organization that works to improve, protect, and preserve Tampa Bay’s watershed. Please donate at www.tampabaywaterkeeper.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beachmemorial.com for the Holden family.