Coelho, Mark, A., 57, of Coyle Avenue, Rumford, died unexpectedly on August 27, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Debra L. (Dufresne) Coelho.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Walter R. and Dorothy (Oliver) Coelho, he lived in Rumford for the past 2 years.

Mr. Coelho was a chef at the Country Gardens Nursing Home, Swansea, MA, for the past six years.

Mark was a graduate of East Providence High School Class of 1976 and then went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Johnson & Wales University.

Mr. Coelho was a Mason for over 25 years and was a member of the NeTop Masonic Lodge and the St. Andrew’s Masonic Lodge.

Besides his wife of 36 years, he is survived by a daughter, Leeanne M. Agius and her husband Todd J. Agius of Pawtucket; a son, Jonathan M. Coelho of Rumford; two granddaughters, Melinda R. Agius and Kari L. Agius and a brother, Walter R. Coelho Jr. and his wife Fran of PA.

His funeral service will be held on Monday September 1, 2014 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m.

Calling hours are Sunday 3-7 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Mark’s memory to Country Gardens Nursing Home Activities Fund, 2045 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA, 02777 or The Orchard View Manor Activities Fund, 135 Tripps Lane, East Providence, RI, 02915 would be deeply appreciated.