Mark DeVarney Credit: Courtesy Mark C. DeVarney, 71, died peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS on December 4, 2025. Mark was born in Burlington, Vt., on November 8, 1954.Mark graduated from Burlington High School and Vermont Technical College with honors. He was a registered architect w ith the state of Vermont and worked at various architecture firms, completing his career with Joseph Architects, alongside his good friend and brother of the heart, Joe Greene. His superior technical talents spanned designs for churches, restaurants, homes and commercial buildings. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Mark Church.Mark was an avid and accomplished bowler, which led to his induction into the Vermont Bowling Hall of Fame. In earlier years he enjoyed playing baseball and golf with his brothers. He was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and the Dallas Cowboys. Mark took pride in tending the exterior of his home and was meticulous in his work.Mark was predeceased by his parents, Kathryn and Reginald DeVarney; his grandparents, Ethel and Raymond Gutchell and Hermine and Edward DeVarney; and his nephew, Christopher Little.Mark is survived by his sister, Paula Little, and her husband, Frank; and his brothers: Craig DeVarney and his wife, Carol, John DeVarney and his wife, Patricia, and James DeVarney and his wife, Susan. He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and their families whom he loved dearly.The family would like to thank all the wonderful doctors, nurses, therapists and care givers at University of Vermont Medical Center, Fanny Allen and Elderwood who treated our brother with compassionate care during his battle with ALS. He appreciated all your efforts on his behalf.Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Ready Funeral Home, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington, VT. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, December 12, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. Mark Church, 1251 North Ave., Burlington, VT. Immediately following, the Interment will take place at New Mount Calvary Cemetery, Plattsburgh Ave., Burlington, VT.The family respectfully requests donations be made to the ALS Association in lieu of flowers.Arrangements are in the care of the Ready Funeral and Cremation Services. To send online condolences and/or to read the full obituary please visit readyfuneral.com. The post Obituary: Mark C. DeVarney, 1954-2025 appeared first on Seven Days. ...read more read less