Fiskdale/Southbridge: Mark D. Mercier, Sr., 70, of Main St., formerly of North St., Southbridge, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9th, in his home after a long illness.

He leaves his son, Mark D. Mercier, Jr. of Ormond Beach, FL; his two daughters, Laura M. Dumas and her husband Jody of Southbridge and Gina M. McCullough and her husband Andrew of Charlton; his mother, Marylin (Monroe) Mercier of Webster; his two brothers, Lowell W. Mercier and his wife Cathy of Framingham and Craig J. Mercier and his wife Ann of Burlington; his former wife, Bonnie (Bruneau) Mercier; and his five grandchildren, Marissa Dumas, Zachary Dumas, Trinity Mercier, Alexander Mercier and Benjamin McCullough.  He was born in Orange, NJ the son of the late Lowell C. Mercier.  He was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester and received his bachelors degree in engineering from the former Central New England College in Worcester.

Mark worked for Saint Gobain (formerly Norton Co.) in Worcester for 40 years, retiring in 2013 due to illness.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Worcester.  He was a former baseball coach for Oxford Little League.  He was an avid Red Sox fan.  He enjoyed bowling and belonged to local bowling leagues.  Mark loved the outdoors and his favorite pastime was Fishing and especially enjoyed fishing in Dennis Port.

A Celebration of Life for Mark will be held at a later date.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Oral Cancer Foundation, 3419 Via Lido #205, Newport Beach, CA 92663 or online at www.oralcancerfoundation.org.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.