Obituary of Mark W. Henrich

Mark W Henrich, 66, of Ware, Massachusetts passed awaypeacefully in his sleep in the early hours of July 2, 2020. Born in Palmer, on May 19, 1954, he was the son of June E. Henrich of Hollis, NH and the late William A. Henrich, Jr. 

Mark grew up in Palmer, graduating from Palmer High School in 1972. After graduating, Mark proudly served his country in the U.S. Army until 1974. He was a man of many talents and previously enjoyed working on the dry docks in Mobile, AL, as well as an over the road tractor trailer driver. Mark was an amazing wordsmith and poet. His poem, "An Ode To Our Town", about memories of Palmer was read at the Palmer Public Library Poetry Pageant and his poetry was often published in The Palmer Journal. He loved all sports and enjoyed trying his luck in many parlays – always so proud of his gambling with computer money and not his own. He proudly defended and loved watching his beloved Boston Red Sox. 

Besides his mother, he will be deeply missed by his three children, Jennifer Henrich DeJoinville of Palmer, Martin Henrich of Palmer, and Shane Thompson of Ware along with his siblings, Catherine Grabowski of Merrimack, NH, Jo-Anne Dominik and husband Richard of Palmer, Jacalyn Mercuri and husband Robert Finelli of Medway, MA, Stephen Henrich and wife Liz of Hollis, NH, Beverly Leahy and husband John of Covington, GA, Jill Labranche and husband Joe of West Springfield. Mark was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Gorman in 2018.

He leaves his beloved grandchildren, Alyson, Taryn, Morgan, Samantha, Camron, Isabel, Ryder, Declan, Greyson and his two sweet "Great Grands", Chaeli and Teagan – his grandchildren were the light in his eyes. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Saturday August 22, 2020 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Beers & Story Funeral Home in Palmer followed by a celebration of Mark's life at 3:00 p.m.  For those unable to be in attendace, livestreaming will be available by clicking https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/246200553

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Palmer Public Library.