Mark J. Porter
(Died November 9, 2017)
Porter, Mark J., 54, of Ipswich, formerly of Stoneham, November 9, 2017. Kind, loving, always willing to help those in need, passionate, well- travelled, outdoorsman, skilled master carpenter/craftsman. Cherished son of Henry J. & Martha (Hanright) Porter, Jr. of Stoneham. Brother of Meg Porter of Brussels, Belgium, Neil & Charlene Porter of Stoneham, Martha Porter of Andover and John & Erin Porter of Wakefield . Uncle to Kelsey, Kathryn, Riley and John Henry. Funeral from Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home, 4 Common St., Stoneham, Tuesday at 8 A.M. followed by a funeral mass at St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 9 A.M. Visitation at the funeral home Monday, 4-8 P.M. In Mark's memory, the family would appreciate donations to NAMI Massachusetts (National Alliance on Mental Health) The Schrafft's Center; 529 Main St., Suite 1M17; Boston, MA 02129-1125.
Visitation
Monday, Nov 13, 2017
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ANDERSON-BRYANT FUNERAL HOME
4 Common Street
Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180
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Authorities Search for Missing Man in Ipswich
Officials resumed their search Monday for a missing man in Ipswich, according to Massachusetts State Police.
Mark Porter was last seen Friday, Nov. 3, in the area of Willowdale State Forest, in Ipswich. The 54-year-old was possibly riding his mountain bike, which is a Specialized brand bike.
State police say they suspended the search in the afternoon, saying that the area he would likely be in if he was in distress was searched, and crews found nothing.
Porter is described as a white male, 6-foot 3-inches, with short "crew cut" brown hair, blue eyes, and an athletic build. There is no clothing description available.
If you have any information, you're asked to contact Trooper Schumaker at the State Police Newbury barracks at 978-462-7478.
State police say they'll continue investigating with local police.
Published at 8:20 AM EST on Nov 6, 2017 | Updated at 5:06 PM EST on Nov 6, 2017
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Family Continues Desperate Search For Ispwich Missing Man
November 8, 2017 12:10 AM
IPSWICH (CBS) — The family of a missing Ipswich man is not ready to give up their search.
Mark Porter, a carpenter, 54, went for a mountain bike ride at Willowdale State Forest last week and never returned, according to family.
“If you’re out there Mark, we love you and we would love to see you again,” said Meg Porter.
Porter’s pickup truck was found. It appeared like he had just pulled his mountain bike off the roof rack to ride the 40 miles of trail at the Ipswich state forest.
Neil Porter said it was normal for Porter to go on 50 or 100-mile bike rides. This time though, he did not take his cell phone, his wallet or backpack, and he left his apartment door unlocked.
The Porter siblings acknowledged he was working through some personal struggles of late and said it added to their concern about what has happened.
“Everyone who knows him loves him and I’m not even just saying that. I haven’t heard anybody say one bad thing about Mark my whole life,” said Neil.
The family is spreading his photo around, working to organize a volunteer search group, and planning a vigil.
Meg said, “I think there’s a chance he is out there. I am hoping against all hope.”
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Missing Man Found
By John P. Muldoon - November 9, 2017
The body of Mark Porter, the man who went missing in Willowdale State Forest, has been found.
“Mark has been found and is no longer with us,” his brother Neil said in statement posted on Facebook.
“Our family cannot begin to express our gratitude to all who made the effort and supported us throughout our ordeal,” he said.
The body was discovered Thursday morning, Nov. 9, by a couple of hikers.
After the discovery was reported to police, a number of Ipswich and state police cruisers and a Gator headed to trail head on Topsfield Road near the town line.
Police radioed that they were out of the woods at around 2:10 p.m.
(Died November 9, 2017)
Porter, Mark J., 54, of Ipswich, formerly of Stoneham, November 9, 2017. Kind, loving, always willing to help those in need, passionate, well- travelled, outdoorsman, skilled master carpenter/craftsman. Cherished son of Henry J. & Martha (Hanright) Porter, Jr. of Stoneham. Brother of Meg Porter of Brussels, Belgium, Neil & Charlene Porter of Stoneham, Martha Porter of Andover and John & Erin Porter of Wakefield . Uncle to Kelsey, Kathryn, Riley and John Henry. Funeral from Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home, 4 Common St., Stoneham, Tuesday at 8 A.M. followed by a funeral mass at St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 9 A.M. Visitation at the funeral home Monday, 4-8 P.M. In Mark's memory, the family would appreciate donations to NAMI Massachusetts (National Alliance on Mental Health) The Schrafft's Center; 529 Main St., Suite 1M17; Boston, MA 02129-1125.
Visitation
Monday, Nov 13, 2017
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ANDERSON-BRYANT FUNERAL HOME
4 Common Street
Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180
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Authorities Search for Missing Man in Ipswich
Officials resumed their search Monday for a missing man in Ipswich, according to Massachusetts State Police.
Mark Porter was last seen Friday, Nov. 3, in the area of Willowdale State Forest, in Ipswich. The 54-year-old was possibly riding his mountain bike, which is a Specialized brand bike.
State police say they suspended the search in the afternoon, saying that the area he would likely be in if he was in distress was searched, and crews found nothing.
Porter is described as a white male, 6-foot 3-inches, with short "crew cut" brown hair, blue eyes, and an athletic build. There is no clothing description available.
If you have any information, you're asked to contact Trooper Schumaker at the State Police Newbury barracks at 978-462-7478.
State police say they'll continue investigating with local police.
Published at 8:20 AM EST on Nov 6, 2017 | Updated at 5:06 PM EST on Nov 6, 2017
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Family Continues Desperate Search For Ispwich Missing Man
November 8, 2017 12:10 AM
IPSWICH (CBS) — The family of a missing Ipswich man is not ready to give up their search.
Mark Porter, a carpenter, 54, went for a mountain bike ride at Willowdale State Forest last week and never returned, according to family.
“If you’re out there Mark, we love you and we would love to see you again,” said Meg Porter.
Porter’s pickup truck was found. It appeared like he had just pulled his mountain bike off the roof rack to ride the 40 miles of trail at the Ipswich state forest.
Neil Porter said it was normal for Porter to go on 50 or 100-mile bike rides. This time though, he did not take his cell phone, his wallet or backpack, and he left his apartment door unlocked.
The Porter siblings acknowledged he was working through some personal struggles of late and said it added to their concern about what has happened.
“Everyone who knows him loves him and I’m not even just saying that. I haven’t heard anybody say one bad thing about Mark my whole life,” said Neil.
The family is spreading his photo around, working to organize a volunteer search group, and planning a vigil.
Meg said, “I think there’s a chance he is out there. I am hoping against all hope.”
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Missing Man Found
By John P. Muldoon - November 9, 2017
The body of Mark Porter, the man who went missing in Willowdale State Forest, has been found.
“Mark has been found and is no longer with us,” his brother Neil said in statement posted on Facebook.
“Our family cannot begin to express our gratitude to all who made the effort and supported us throughout our ordeal,” he said.
The body was discovered Thursday morning, Nov. 9, by a couple of hikers.
After the discovery was reported to police, a number of Ipswich and state police cruisers and a Gator headed to trail head on Topsfield Road near the town line.
Police radioed that they were out of the woods at around 2:10 p.m.
Mark J. Porter
(Died November 9, 2017)
Porter, Mark J., 54, of Ipswich, formerly of Stoneham, November 9, 2017. Kind, loving, always willing to help those in need, passionate, well- travelled, outdoorsman, skilled master carpenter/craftsman. Cherished son of Henry J. & Martha (Hanright) Porter, Jr. of Stoneham. Brother of Meg Porter of Brussels, Belgium, Neil & Charlene Porter of Stoneham, Martha Porter of Andover and John & Erin Porter of Wakefield . Uncle to Kelsey, Kathryn, Riley and John Henry. Funeral from Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home, 4 Common St., Stoneham, Tuesday at 8 A.M. followed by a funeral mass at St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 9 A.M. Visitation at the funeral home Monday, 4-8 P.M. In Mark's memory, the family would appreciate donations to NAMI Massachusetts (National Alliance on Mental Health) The Schrafft's Center; 529 Main St., Suite 1M17; Boston, MA 02129-1125.
Visitation
Monday, Nov 13, 2017
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ANDERSON-BRYANT FUNERAL HOME
4 Common Street
Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180
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Authorities Search for Missing Man in Ipswich
Officials resumed their search Monday for a missing man in Ipswich, according to Massachusetts State Police.
Mark Porter was last seen Friday, Nov. 3, in the area of Willowdale State Forest, in Ipswich. The 54-year-old was possibly riding his mountain bike, which is a Specialized brand bike.
State police say they suspended the search in the afternoon, saying that the area he would likely be in if he was in distress was searched, and crews found nothing.
Porter is described as a white male, 6-foot 3-inches, with short "crew cut" brown hair, blue eyes, and an athletic build. There is no clothing description available.
If you have any information, you're asked to contact Trooper Schumaker at the State Police Newbury barracks at 978-462-7478.
State police say they'll continue investigating with local police.
Published at 8:20 AM EST on Nov 6, 2017 | Updated at 5:06 PM EST on Nov 6, 2017
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Family Continues Desperate Search For Ispwich Missing Man
November 8, 2017 12:10 AM
IPSWICH (CBS) — The family of a missing Ipswich man is not ready to give up their search.
Mark Porter, a carpenter, 54, went for a mountain bike ride at Willowdale State Forest last week and never returned, according to family.
“If you’re out there Mark, we love you and we would love to see you again,” said Meg Porter.
Porter’s pickup truck was found. It appeared like he had just pulled his mountain bike off the roof rack to ride the 40 miles of trail at the Ipswich state forest.
Neil Porter said it was normal for Porter to go on 50 or 100-mile bike rides. This time though, he did not take his cell phone, his wallet or backpack, and he left his apartment door unlocked.
The Porter siblings acknowledged he was working through some personal struggles of late and said it added to their concern about what has happened.
“Everyone who knows him loves him and I’m not even just saying that. I haven’t heard anybody say one bad thing about Mark my whole life,” said Neil.
The family is spreading his photo around, working to organize a volunteer search group, and planning a vigil.
Meg said, “I think there’s a chance he is out there. I am hoping against all hope.”
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Missing Man Found
By John P. Muldoon - November 9, 2017
The body of Mark Porter, the man who went missing in Willowdale State Forest, has been found.
“Mark has been found and is no longer with us,” his brother Neil said in statement posted on Facebook.
“Our family cannot begin to express our gratitude to all who made the effort and supported us throughout our ordeal,” he said.
The body was discovered Thursday morning, Nov. 9, by a couple of hikers.
After the discovery was reported to police, a number of Ipswich and state police cruisers and a Gator headed to trail head on Topsfield Road near the town line.
Police radioed that they were out of the woods at around 2:10 p.m.
(Died November 9, 2017)
Porter, Mark J., 54, of Ipswich, formerly of Stoneham, November 9, 2017. Kind, loving, always willing to help those in need, passionate, well- travelled, outdoorsman, skilled master carpenter/craftsman. Cherished son of Henry J. & Martha (Hanright) Porter, Jr. of Stoneham. Brother of Meg Porter of Brussels, Belgium, Neil & Charlene Porter of Stoneham, Martha Porter of Andover and John & Erin Porter of Wakefield . Uncle to Kelsey, Kathryn, Riley and John Henry. Funeral from Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home, 4 Common St., Stoneham, Tuesday at 8 A.M. followed by a funeral mass at St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 9 A.M. Visitation at the funeral home Monday, 4-8 P.M. In Mark's memory, the family would appreciate donations to NAMI Massachusetts (National Alliance on Mental Health) The Schrafft's Center; 529 Main St., Suite 1M17; Boston, MA 02129-1125.
Visitation
Monday, Nov 13, 2017
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ANDERSON-BRYANT FUNERAL HOME
4 Common Street
Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180
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Authorities Search for Missing Man in Ipswich
Officials resumed their search Monday for a missing man in Ipswich, according to Massachusetts State Police.
Mark Porter was last seen Friday, Nov. 3, in the area of Willowdale State Forest, in Ipswich. The 54-year-old was possibly riding his mountain bike, which is a Specialized brand bike.
State police say they suspended the search in the afternoon, saying that the area he would likely be in if he was in distress was searched, and crews found nothing.
Porter is described as a white male, 6-foot 3-inches, with short "crew cut" brown hair, blue eyes, and an athletic build. There is no clothing description available.
If you have any information, you're asked to contact Trooper Schumaker at the State Police Newbury barracks at 978-462-7478.
State police say they'll continue investigating with local police.
Published at 8:20 AM EST on Nov 6, 2017 | Updated at 5:06 PM EST on Nov 6, 2017
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Family Continues Desperate Search For Ispwich Missing Man
November 8, 2017 12:10 AM
IPSWICH (CBS) — The family of a missing Ipswich man is not ready to give up their search.
Mark Porter, a carpenter, 54, went for a mountain bike ride at Willowdale State Forest last week and never returned, according to family.
“If you’re out there Mark, we love you and we would love to see you again,” said Meg Porter.
Porter’s pickup truck was found. It appeared like he had just pulled his mountain bike off the roof rack to ride the 40 miles of trail at the Ipswich state forest.
Neil Porter said it was normal for Porter to go on 50 or 100-mile bike rides. This time though, he did not take his cell phone, his wallet or backpack, and he left his apartment door unlocked.
The Porter siblings acknowledged he was working through some personal struggles of late and said it added to their concern about what has happened.
“Everyone who knows him loves him and I’m not even just saying that. I haven’t heard anybody say one bad thing about Mark my whole life,” said Neil.
The family is spreading his photo around, working to organize a volunteer search group, and planning a vigil.
Meg said, “I think there’s a chance he is out there. I am hoping against all hope.”
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Missing Man Found
By John P. Muldoon - November 9, 2017
The body of Mark Porter, the man who went missing in Willowdale State Forest, has been found.
“Mark has been found and is no longer with us,” his brother Neil said in statement posted on Facebook.
“Our family cannot begin to express our gratitude to all who made the effort and supported us throughout our ordeal,” he said.
The body was discovered Thursday morning, Nov. 9, by a couple of hikers.
After the discovery was reported to police, a number of Ipswich and state police cruisers and a Gator headed to trail head on Topsfield Road near the town line.
Police radioed that they were out of the woods at around 2:10 p.m.
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