Mark was born and raised in Carthage New York to parents H. Roland Putman and Marjorie (Souva) Putman. Mark was a graduate of Carthage Central Jr. Sr. high school in 1972. He enlisted in the Navy and honorably served aboard the USS Midway from 1972 to 1975. Mark moved to Oregon with his girlfriend Michele Donaghy of 5 years in 1977. They were married in 1980 and raised two children Erin Leigh and Roland Thomas. Mark worked as a residential painter for McCafferty Homes and also worked for Willamette View Inc. Retirement Center in Milwaukie, and Estacada school District as a custodian. Mark retired in 2002. He continued to work on their 25 acre farm after retirement. Mark's hobbies included hunting, camping and playing guitar for family and friends, he loved nature. Mark was from a family of 11 siblings, 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Thomas, Timothy, David and Lloyd all from New York, Garret and Delbert from Oregon. Laura, Melissa, Eileen and Jennifer all from New York. Mark died peacefully at home surrounded by family, he was 71 years old. His brother Thomas preceded him in death in 1983. Mark and Michele also had a son Matthew Adam who died at birth in 1976.
A celebration of life will be held at the family home at a date to be determined.