Mark A. Chretien, 56 of Derry, NH died Thursday June 14, 2018 unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident. Mark was born in Lawrence, MA on November 20, 1961, a son of the late Roland R. Chretien, Jr., and Anne (Zuk) Hatch.
He is survived by his wife, Karen (Bears) Chretien of Medford MA, four daughters; Julia-Ann (Jewels) Chretien, Olivia Chretien, Jade (Chretien) D’Avanzo, and Jessica Chretien, three grandchildren, Jayden, Kendall, and Michael; four brothers, Michael Chretien, Raymond Chretien, Chris Chretien, and David Chretien; three sisters, Veronica Cyr, Kristina Chretien, and Jennifer Burke; sister-in-law Michelle Chretien; step mother Diane Chretien; and mother-in-law Nancy Evans. Mark also leaves many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Sheila Gawrys in 2005.
Mark was raised and educated in Methuen, MA, attending the Greater Lawrence Technical School. He proudly bought a home with Karen, his "Kay" and moved to Derry in 2006 where they married on May 19, 2007. Mark's life centered around his family and working hard to make a good life for them. He was a selfless man and put endless hours into working on his home and making his yard beautiful for all to enjoy. Nothing made him happier than sharing his home with those he loved and seeing them enjoy the fruits of his labor. He loved all of his girls and his family and friends more than anything and was always there when anyone needed him. He was not one for the spotlight or attention, but he couldn't help but make such a big presence and positive impact in the world just by being himself and helping those around him with anything he could. He was a truly genuine man. Anyone who knew him will remember Mark for his love for his wife, children, family, and friends; the love of his home; his passion and dedication for the gym and staying healthy every day; his love of the mountains; his love of music and sitting by the fire telling stories of his past; and his great passion to ride his Harley.
Mark was currently employed as a property manager for Cocoran Management Co. of Braintree, MA. He loved working with his hands every day and had accomplished many certifications to advance his career though the years. He was part of the Home Depot family for many years where he met his soul mate, his "Kay" 16 years ago.
Calling hours were held on Thursday June 21, 2018 from 4 – 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday at 10:00am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry with cremation to follow.