PORTSMOUTH N.H. — Mark F. Elliott passed away on Feb. 8, 2024, after years of declining health and a month and a half of rapid decline. He was 61 and just a few days away from his 62nd birthday.

Mark was born in Hartford, Conn., on Feb. 16, 1962, and was a lifelong resident of Conn. He was
the son of Katherine (Hilton Farris) and Lawerence S. Elliott. He grew up in East Hartford, Conn.,
attended local schools and graduated from George J. Penney High School in June of 1980. He then
attended Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science in Dec. of 1984. After college, he worked as a software engineer at Vitro Corp. and then Aetna until his retirement.

In his younger years, Mark enjoyed bowling in leagues with his dad and friends. He was often hosting card games and Dungeons and Dragons games with his friends. An avid fan of all the New England sports teams — Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Revolution...but not the Bruins! He loved his Hartford Whalers Ice Hockey the most. He was a season ticket holder for many years and was often rubbing elbows with Gordie Howe and Ron Francis to name a few. Mark knew the game and could talk for hours about the Whalers and the Carolina Hurricanes and how much he disliked the Bruins.

Mark was also part of the Xbox gaming community. His gamer tag was MFEforever. He was often teaming up with his guild to advance their position in the Xbox world. He had lots of friends around the world that he met though gaming who will miss him.

Mark is survived by his cousins Darlene Elliott Thomas of Danielsville, GA, David Coffin and Donna Coffin of Dover-Foxcroft ME, and Bonnie Coffin and her husband Randy Bertrand of Dover, NH.

He is predeceased by his parents, his paternal grandparents Charles and Leola Elliott, his maternal grandparents Raymond Hilton, Marguerite (Sawtelle Hilton) and Hollis Farris, all of his aunts and uncles, and his beloved dogs Mickey, Kara, and Dalia.

Mark will be laid to rest in his family plot in Bridgton. There will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local animal rescue or shelter.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 8 Elm St., Bridgton, Maine. To make an online condolence please visit be www.chandlerfunerals.com