Mark S. George

BUCKFIELD - Mark S. George, 55, died at home January 24, 2011 after a period of declining health. He was born December 19, 1955 in Rockland, a son of Fred F. and Dale (Messer) George, who have predeceased him. He was a graduate of Medomak Valley High School and earned an Associates Degree in electronics from the University of Maine, Gorham.

He worked at Gates Formed Fiber in Auburn for 26 years. His interests included hunting, fishing, boating, gardening and most other outdoor activities.

Survivors include two sons, Jerromey George and his companion Hayley Rolfe of Monmouth and Jesse George, who is currently stationed with the US Air Force in Japan; a daughter, Joni George of Livermore; three brothers, Gregory George and his wife Julie of Windham, NH, Christopher George of Auburn and David George of Warren; two sisters, Rhonda Stitt and her husband Gary of Randolph, NH and Anita George and her companion Faye Welsh of Auburn and eight nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday, February 3 at the Andrews Funeral Home on High Street in Buckfield from 6-8 p.m. Memorial services will be held in the spring with interment at the Village Cemetery in Thomaston. On-line condolences may be shared with his family at www.andrewsgreenleaf.com.