Mark B. Cummings

Mark B. Cummings, 62, of Greenwood and New Gloucester passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 27. He was born in Lewiston, July 12, 1954, the son of Arthur S. Cummings II and Helen (Robinson) Cummings. He was educated in Auburn schools, graduated from Gould Academy and Bentley College. He was employed by State Farm Insurance Co. for several years, and most recently, worked as a pharmacy technician at Briova in South Portland for Catamaran Corp., from which he retired in 2015. Mark married his soulmate, Diana H. Nadeau, Dec. 12, 2015. He lived his life with great kindness, humor, generosity, love and a willingness to ""kick the beehive"" when he felt it necessary. He was very involved with current events and a tireless supporter of his favorite political candidates. He was a long-standing member of FOE Aerie #4131, New Gloucester and American Legion #86, Gray, and greatly enjoyed the friendships these organizations provided. He is survived by his wife, Diana Cummings, of Greenwood; his son, Mark Lockard; grandsons, Robert and David Lockard, all of New Gloucester; his aunt, Ruth Gagnon; cousins, Cheri-Lynn Forrest and companion, William Hunt; Beth and Derrick St.Laurent and their children, Forrest and Grant, all of Lewiston; cousin John Forrest and his wife, Erin, of San Diego, CA; mother-in-law, Helen Heath, of Norway; sisters-in-law, Lauri Roode of Glen, NH and Mindy Heath of South Paris; step-daughter Marianne Kaplan, husband Evan and their daughter Abby of Highlands Ranch, CO; long-time friend Vin Thibodeau, of Lewiston. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Scott; his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Mildred Cummings; his maternal grandparents, John and Althea Robinson; uncle, Donald Gagnon; cousin, Stephen Gagnon. Those wishing to may donate in Mark's memory to Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, P.O. Box 82, Norway, Me 04268. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Please share memories of Mark and condolences with the family by signing the guestbook below.