LIMERICK- Mark Edward Deshaies, age 70, passed away on Sept. 9, 2025.
We are deeply heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and father in law, who passed after a lengthy illness.
Mark was born in Biddeford Maine to Jean Levi Deshaies and Eleanor Charline Morris. He grew up in Limerick on the famous “horseshoe”. He attended Limerick Elementary School and went on to graduate from Massabesic High School in Waterboro. In his late teens he began working at Doles apple orchard in Limington, eventually managing it and living at the orchard with his wife and two children until 1988. They then moved to Limerick and Mark worked for a commercial flooring company, managing the supplies and coordination of installations until his retirement a few years ago.
He lived in Limerick most of his life growing up in a big family and being one of seven children. As a kid he often collected and played marbles, hung out at Sokokis Lake and got a kick out of playing pranks, mostly on his older brothers. He was also an altar boy and a lector at the old St. Matthew’s Church located on the same block where he lived.
Mark is survived by his wife Lori Deshaies, son Christopher Deshaies, daughter Heather Charette, son in law Dan Charette, and grandchildren Cody and Kaden Charette. He is also survived by his 6 siblings Denise Roux (Don), Steve Deshaies (Linda), Ronald Deshaies (Cindy), Lisa Nava (Tony), Jody Deshaies, Brian Deshaies (Janet) and several nieces and nephews.
This large family has always stayed close spending time at many family and friend gatherings for holidays, cookouts, weddings etc…Always supporting each other through the years.
Mark was quite a character who always made a lasting impression. He had a huge heart, lots of charm and a great sense of humor. He was one of the most non-judgmental people you could know and always willing to help anyone who needed it, even if you were a total stranger.
Mark enjoyed music with Moody Blues and ABBA being some of his favorites. He loved spending time with family, going dancing and going to concerts with his wife and friends. He had a passion for astronomy, gardening, bird watching and moving things around with his tractor, always creating new rock gardens and planting a tree every Mother’s Day. Generally being in nature going for long walks made him happy. He also enjoyed playing in family horseshoe and corn hole tournaments and won several trophies over the years. He had friends of all ages, and made people laugh wherever he went. He was the best husband, dad and Grampy Bobo you could ask for.
He truly loved life and always kept a positive attitude even after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Mark didn’t complain about his chronic pain, but would be sure to ask how everyone around him was doing in their lives while still taking care of his home and loved ones. He never took life for granted and made sure the ones he loved knew it.
He wanted to spend his last days at his favorite place, home, where he could feel the warm rays of the sun through the open windows and smell the fresh cut grass watching the birds feeding, surrounded by family and friends.
Saying we miss him is a massive understatement as he has deeply touched so many lives in his 70 years on this earth.
May you rest in peace in the arms of your loved ones, pain free, riding tractors in heaven and being one with nature in its highest form. We love you!
In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, or bring a dish to share with each other at his celebration of life if you wish.
The celebration of life will be held at the upper village old brick Town Hall on route 5 located next to the post office on Saturday, October 18th from 2-5 pm. There will be light appetizers and a DJ playing Mark’s favorite bands. Everyone who knew him and loved him are welcomed. So please join us in honoring the amazing man he was.
Since we aren’t having a traditional funeral service, we are asking for your participation by bringing a fond memory or story to be shared at the celebration. If you’re shy, our DJ will read it for you, and if you would prefer to keep it private just for his wife and kids to read, just add “Private” to the message. Memory boxes and note cards will be on each table.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras Funeral Homes website, www.mainefuneral.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, www.mainefuneral.com