Mark E. Cardin

He was born in Manchester on August 31, 1949 to Paul and Gloria (Ball) Cardin Sr. He graduated from Bishop Bradley High School and was a lifelong resident of Manchester.

He worked at Syntextiles and Leavitt's Department Store, both in Manchester for several years.

Among his many interests, he enjoyed the outdoors. He was also a longtime member of the YMCA in Manchester.

The family includes his mother, Gloria (Ball) Cardin of Goffstown; two siblings, Russell Cardin and his wife, Clare Yerburgh, of Manchester, and Susan Powers and her husband, Gary, of Weare; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A committal service was held Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.

Donations may be made to New Hampshire Catholic Charities, 215 Myrtle St., Manchester, NH 03104, or to Manchester Mental Health Center, 401 Cypress St., Manchester, NH 03103.

Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, Manchester assisted the family with arrangements.