Obituary of Mark E. Birch

Haddam – Mark E. Birch, 64, died on Friday, Nov.23, 2012, at his home in Haddam. He was born in Meriden on Oct 1, 1948. Mark attended Meriden public schools and received his Master's Degree in Urban Studies from Southern CT State University. Mark is loved and will be greatly missed by all, but especially by his wife, Lynda. He is the love of her life and her best friend. Mark is survived by his sister Bonnie Reilein, his brother Peter Birch and wife Barbara, his brother James Birch, his brothers-in-law Frank Arscott, Toby Arscott and wife Janice, and Tom Arscott. He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews and many close friends. He was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Virginia Birch. Mark worked as the assistant town planner in Meriden and later as an emergency nuclear planner at Northeast Utilities and Millstone Power Station. Mark, who possessed a keen sense of humor, enjoyed telling stories and making people laugh. He especially loved his boat, all water sports and travel. He also enjoyed working on house and yard projects. But his most cherished times were those spent with his family and friends. He served on the Executive Committee of Pattaconk Yacht Club in Chester. He was also a proud member of the Men's Auxiliary of the Haddam Garden Club. Services will be private. A celebration of Mark's life will be held in the spring at Pattaconk Yacht Club, at which time all of Mark's friends are invited to share their memories of the good times. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington CT 06111 or the Deep River Congregational Church, PO Box 246 Deep River, CT 06417, or to a charity of the donor's choice. The Robinson, Wright, and Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main St, Centerbrook, is assisting the family. To share a note of remembrance/condolence with his family, please visit http://www.rwwfh.com/