Birth date: Feb 9, 1949 Death date: Feb 9, 2025
Mark Sidney Gilligan, of Murray, Utah was born in Hartford, Connecticut and passed away on his 76th birthday February 9, 2025 after braving through a long illness. He joined the U.S. Marines at the age of 19 following the example Read Obituary
Mark was probably the best friend I’ve had since I graduated from high school. I’ve spent several days trying to decide what I wanted to post here and I haven’t been able to find a way of saying how much my friend will be missed. I hope that you are happy now and that you are no longer having to struggle. I will always remember you!
I didn't have an opportunity to get to know Mark. The pictures of him provided here have opened a small window for me. They tell his story as well as the precious snipits I received from Sid the last few years. Thank you. Prayers for him are abundant.
I am so honored to become Mark’s friend. Get to know his gentle spirit. See his happy smile. Journey well Mark.
Dear Sid, Matt and Tom,
My sister Shandra sent this note for Matt but I am sure she would send to you all:
Matt I am sorry about Marks passing, I loved Mark, I felt he and I really got to know each other, all the times he lived with Dad. I know he was so sick. I am sending you my love and my prayers for you and Dad. I feel he is so happy to leave behind all the pain he had to go through.
Also, my son Connor sent this text about his impressions of Mark that I thought you all should see:
A quiet man who had a great sense of humor, many stories, and showed me that life is transitory. He may have been different than many other people, but he had a good heart and a good soul.
Finally,
I want to add my condolences to you all and express that I grew to love Mark over these years as we’ve been with him. He was a different kind of guy but he never complained about his health and he could have complained a lot. He just took it all in stride. He loved life and smiled that little smile we loved. He could be real grumpy sometimes too - shockingly so. But he was always kind to me and I loved his kind eyes. He was and is a good soul. I will miss him. He’s been through so much and I’m glad he is free now from a broken body. I pray all of you will find peace and comfort in your good memories together with Mark.
❤️
Ann
