Plainfield N.H. – Mark Stormann 67, a longtime resident of Plainfield, died at his home Wednesday November 23, 2016 surrounded by his family.
Mark was born in Bangor, ME the son of Howard and Elsie (Patterson) Stormann Jr. He grew up on Bennoch Rd in Stillwater, ME. He attended local schools graduating from Old Town High School class of 1967. He continued his education at Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute graduating in 1969.
Mark went to work for New England Power Service Company now National Grid. He retired in 2011 after 42 years of service, the last 29 years as supervisor of the communications and control department.
He was married to Roberta MacWilliams on May 15, 1982 in Croydon, NH. They made their home on Freeman Rd in Plainfield for the past 31 years.
Mark loved to work around his home, be it mowing the field, driving his tractor or stacking his famous woodpile. He got personal satisfaction from hard work and a job well done.
Mark had many different interests. He enjoyed a good cribbage game with his kids, hiking, kayaking, watching a good western, going to the coast for lobster, feeding the birds, and watching the bald eagles on River Rd. He thoroughly enjoyed ending every day with a bowl of ice cream. He looked forward to his daily walks with his dog Pepper, a common sight in the neighborhood. His favorite pastime was to care for and ride his horse Desi on the back roads and trails around Plainfield and Cornish.
Mark was predeceased by his parents and a sister Bonnie Pinnette.
Survivors include his wife Roberta, son Matthew Stormann and wife Bobbie of Farmington NH, daughters Amy (Stormann) Kotz and husband Corey of Milford NH, and Shelby (Stormann) Nicak and husband Adam of Mapleton ME. Three grandsons Jacob and Luke Stormann and Nolan Kotz, his sister Elizabeth Tweedie of Old Town ME, uncle Ronald Stormann, aunts Adathe Stormann, Lucille Snedden, and Carlotta Cross and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held Saturday December 3, 2016 from 4-6pm at Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct, VT.
A celebration of Mark's life will be held Sunday December 4, 2016 at 1pm at The Plainfield Community Church in Plainfield NH. A private burial will be held at Westgate-Peterson Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society, 300 Old Route 10 Enfield, NH 03748 or The Hand to Heart Project, PO Box 248 Cornish Flat, NH 03746