Mark Ansley Sturgis
June 14, 1953 - May 29, 2025
Mark Ansley Sturgis, age 71, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on June 14, 1953, he was the son of Lois Marie Sturgis and the late George E. Sturgis. Mark made his career as an engineer at Dupont Co. in Delaware for over 40 years until his retirement.
Mark was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and spent every football Sunday cheering them on. He loved hunting for his newest treasure to add to his toy, coin, and stamp collections. In his spare time, Mark enjoyed woodworking, drafting design projects, and fishing. He often looked forward to his next trip with his wife, Faye, as well as relaxing in their hot tub. Mark dedicated countless hours of service to others as a master mason in Delaware and Saluda County, SC.
Mark was followed in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Faye Lynn (Baker) Sturgis. He is survived by his son, Neil A. Sturgis and wife, Kelsi Sturgis; stepdaughter, Sumer Walker (Bill); brother, Michael T Sturgis and wife, Tina Sturgis; and grandchildren, Ellianna Belle Sturgis, Mia Addison Sturgis, Lawson Bullock Sturgis, Mason Strecker, Crew Walker, and Piper Walker.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 pm until 2 pm on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 2 pm. Inurnment will be held privately.
Laurie Tumulty
He always had a smile and never turned down helping someone out. Mark and Faye were so good together, it is comforting to know they’re together still. Prayer for peace and comfort to all who knew him
Susan Adams
I am so very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. He was a co-worker of mine in the Mechanical Systems group at DuPont Chestnut Run. I worked closely with him in the “fishbowl” after he took the place of a supervisor who had retired. He filled some very big shoes with great professionalism and was well liked by everyone. I lost touch with him after he retired and moved south with Faye. So awful that they are both gone. My deepest condolences to the family. He was a great guy.
Tom Daly
I am very sorry to hear about Mark’s passing. I enjoyed working with him at DuPont over the course of many years. I always admired his kindness and easy-going nature. My sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.