Obituaries were reported for Mark Holt, 59, of Wrentham, Bette-Lee Marsland, 55, of Bourne, Evelyn Roberts, 91, of Plainville, John Clarke, 64, of North Attleboro, Evelyn Robbins, 90, of Stoughton, and Dorothy Sanborn, 74, of Norfolk.

Mark Holt, 59

WRENTHAM - Mark Christen Holt was born a special child on Jan. 9, 1949 in Brockton, and left this Earth for heaven on Sept. 13, 2008. He is now resting with his mother Norma (Nesmith) Holt, his aunts, uncles, grandparents, various dogs, cats and turtles.

Mark spent 53 years of his life at the Wrentham Developmental Center in Wrentham. He outlived all predictions of a short life; he was not supposed to live past his teens and almost made it to the age of 60. He lost his sight 40 years ago but it did not slow him down. He was always willing to attend and participate in any functions offered to him.

Mark is survived by his father, Chester Holt of Brockton; two brothers, David Holt and his wife Laura of Hope Valley, R.I., and Douglas Holt and his wife Paula of Harrison, Maine; three nephews, Timothy, Ryan and Gregory; and one niece, Michaela. The biggest family that he leaves behind is all those who cared for him at the Wrentham Developmental Center. This dedicated group of professionals became his daily family. They kept him active, healthy, warm and well loved. His passing leaves a big hole in their world. Through their efforts, Mark became a member of the Wrentham community. The community welcomed him with open arms as he did his banking, pumping gas or just buying a soda.

Mark's family thanks all who enriched his life; they know that he enriched yours.

Rest in peace.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service to be held on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. in the Colebrook Cemetery, Essex Street, Whitman. Arrangements are by the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Inc.

For online condolences and directions, visit www.blanchardfc.com.

Bette-Lee Marsland, 55

BOURNE - Bette-Lee Marsland of Bourne died on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 in Boston at the age of 55. She was the fiancee of Roland Poliseno of Bourne.

Born Oct. 13, 1952 in Providence, she was the daughter of Grace (Lee) Marsland of South Attleboro and the late Kenneth E. Marsland. Bette-Lee graduated from Attleboro High School in 1970, Bryant College in 1974 and earned her master's degree from Suffolk University.

She was the instructional technology specialist at Upper Cape Tech School in Bourne.

An avid traveler, she enjoyed her yearly trips to Jamaica. She also loved teaching and being with her family and friends. Besides her fiance and mother, survivors include her brother, Ronald E. Marsland and his wife, Grace E. of South Attleboro and Narragansett, R.I.; two nieces, Beth Doran and Debra Lindberg; a nephew, R.K. Marsland; great-nieces, Lauren and Caroline and a great-nephew, Cameron.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Boulevard, Bourne.

Funeral services in the funeral home will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2. Burial will follow in the Newell Burying Ground in South Attleboro. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Bette-Lee Marsland Scholarship Fund at UCT, 220 Sandwich Road, Bourne, MA 02532.

For more information, visit www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com.

Evelyn Roberts, 91

PLAINVILLE - Evelyn J. Roberts, 91, of Plainville died Saturday evening, Sept. 27, 2008 in Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the wife of the late Woodrow Roberts, who passed away in 1977.

Born Aug. 6, 1917 in Lawrence, she was a daughter of the late Alois and Jeanne (Versaillie) Arlequeeuw.

Evelyn grew up in Lawrence and lived most of her life in Pawtucket before moving to Plainville 17 years ago.

She worked for nearly 40 years as a secretary at the Dupont Company in Providence before retiring.

She enjoyed golf and was once a member of the Norton Country Club. She was also active in the AARP and the Attleboro Roundtable groups. Evelyn loved knitting and donated many of her knitted items to the infant ward at Sturdy Hospital or to servicemen.

She is survived by her many friends.

A funeral will be held from the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove St., North Attleboro on Friday at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass in St. Martha's Church, Route 1A, Plainville at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Attleboro Animal Shelter, c/o Town Hall, 43 South Washington St., North Attleboro, MA 02760.

To sign an online guestbook for Evelyn, please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.

John Clarke, 64

NORTH ATTLEBORO - John W. "Jack" Clarke, PMP, 64, of North Attleboro, formerly of Foxboro, died on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was the beloved husband of Frances Clarke, and predeceased by his first wife, Carol Fennelly Clarke. He was the caring father to Michael David Clarke of Portland, Ore., and to daughter Jennifer Clarke Meyer and her husband Eric Meyer of Windham, N.H.; the thoughtful stepfather to Julie M. Nicoletti of Walpole and R. Vito Nicastro Jr. of Dover; and the loving grandfather to four step-granddaughters. He was the son of the late John Newcomb Clarke and Vivian Force (Wallace) Clarke; and the brother of the Rev. Barbara Jean Clarke, Ph.D. of Brewer, Maine and the late David Wallace Clarke.

Jack was born on June 11, 1944 in Ellsworth, Maine. He graduated from University of Maine at Orono with a degree in engineering physics and was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Jack was very active with St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Foxboro, singing in the choir, serving as treasurer and being a part of both the vestry and building committee.

Jack was also a loyal, hard-working employee at the Foxboro Company/Invensys for over 35 years, serving as project manager for many flagship engagements, including projects such as Reliance in India, Eli Lilly in Indiana and managing the high-profile Intelligent Automation launch at the 1988 ISA show, often receiving many accolades for exemplary service along the way.

In Jack's spare time, he enjoyed vegetable gardening, playing the violin and simply being with friends and family. But most importantly, Jack was a loving person who embraced life and was adored by anyone who met him. He made everyone feel comfortable and will be sorely missed by all.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Church, 116 South St., Foxboro on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.

Visiting hours will be held prior to the service at Roberts & Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St., Foxboro from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

To light a candle in Jack's memory, please visit the funeral home Web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com.

Please omit flowers. Donations can be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church for the perpetual maintenance of its memorial garden.

Evelyn Robbins, 90

STOUGHTON - Evelyn A. (Parsons) Robbins, 90, died at the Weymouth Health Care Center on Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Llewellyn R. Robbins.

Born in East Boston, she was a resident of Stoughton for 60 years.

Mrs. Robbins was a homemaker. An avid bingo player, she also enjoyed crocheting.

Mrs. Robbins is survived by her children, Evelyn A. Johnson and her husband Robert of North Attleboro and June C. Bisognano and her husband Peter of Weymouth; her grandchildren, Shelley Ryan, Robert Johnson Jr., Peter Bisognano Jr. and Lori Kettell; and her eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 11 siblings.

Funeral prayers will be offered from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Route 27), Stoughton on Thursday at 9 a.m.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Donations in Evelyn's name may be made to Salvation Army, P.O. Box 4047, Brockton, MA 02302. Burial will take place at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Directions and the obituary may be found at www.farleyfh.com.

Dorothy Sanborn, 74

NORFOLK - Dorothy M. Sanborn, 74, of Seekonk Street, Norfolk, died on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 in the Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood. She was the beloved widow of Harry L. Sanborn Jr., whom she married on May 1, 1954.

Born in Norwood on Jan. 3, 1934, she was the dear daughter of the late William T. and Lillian E. (Callahan) Ray. She was a 1951 graduate of Walpole High School, where she had also been a member of the school softball team.

A lifelong Norfolk resident, she had worked as one of the "lunch ladies" at King Philip North Junior High School, now known as the King Philip Middle School. She had previously worked at the former J.J. Newbury's Department Store in Franklin.

As a parent, she had taken an interest in coaching girls softball in Norfolk, was an active Norfolk senior citizen, and enjoyed fellowship with others at the Norfolk Senior Center. She and her late husband had both enjoyed membership at the Norfolk Grange.

She was the loving and devoted mother of H. David Sanborn and Theresa Lynn Sanborn, both of Norfolk, and the late Mary Sanborn, and was the dear sister of Charles E. Ray and Lillian E. "Betty" Ray, both of Norfolk. She was the devoted aunt to several nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the sanctuary of the Norfolk Federated Church, 1 Union St., Norfolk. Burial will follow in the Norfolk Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Purrfect Cat Shelter, P.O. Box 548, Medway, MA 02053, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Richard Ross and the R.J. Ross Funeral Home, Wrentham Center.