This is one of the hardest things I have had to write. Dear friend Marc Orchant passed away today having never recovered from the heart attack he suffered a week ago. Marc has touched me so deeply and will always be in my memory, and I am sure that many, many people feel the same way. Marc’s funeral will likely be held in the middle of this week for those wishing to attend and details will be made available shortly. Another of Marc’s good friends Oliver Starr received the sad news from Marc’s family and has posted the details, and I’ve reproduced them for Marc’s friends to see:
It is with great sadness that I report thatMarc Orchant, Husband to Sue, Father to Rebecca and Jason, and friendto so many, passed away just a short time ago. I was notified by Marc’sbrother Craig.
His family and closest friends were at hisside and his favorite music was playing. Craig said that Marc’s passingwas as peaceful and easy as anyone could have hoped and he left thisworld surrounded by love from so many people that he couldn’t possiblyhave failed to know how many people cared for, appreciated andrespected him.
Anyone that knew Marc also knew how much heloved music; especially the Grateful Dead. The excerpt below is fromone of the songs that helped the family say goodbye to Marc and helpedMarc move on to the next world. I talked to Marc almost every singleday for the past couple of years. I’m sure that I’m not alone when Isay that I am going to miss him so, so much.
To allow for people that may need to traveland take time of work, services are most likely going to be held thiscoming Wednesday afternoon at the Temple where the Orchants aremembers. I will provide more specific details as soon as they have beenprovided to me. Marc’s family expressed once again their gratitude forthe outpouring of love and support that the technology community hasshown in this very difficult time. Your warmth, concern and friendshipwill not be forgotten.
River gonna take me
Sing me sweet and sleepy
Sing me sweet and sleepy
all the way back home
It’s a far gone lullaby
sung many years ago
Mama, Mama, many worlds I’ve come
since I first left homeGoin home, goin home
by the waterside I will rest my bones
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
to rock my soul
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