Mark A. Brayton Sr. EAST POULTNEY- Mark Alan Brayton Sr., 69, of East Poultney died suddenly Sunday morning August 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 16, 1950 in Rutland the son of Kenneth and Catherine (Durham) Brayton. Mr. Brayton graduated from the Poultney High School in 1969 where he was Tri-Star athlete, playing football, baseball, and basketball. He married Deborah Jones on November 9, 1974 in Poultney. Mr. Brayton was employed as a corrections officer at the Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock, NY. For 33 years until his retirement in 2011. He also ran a small lawn care business which was passed to him by his father for more than 30 years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, snowmobiling, hunting, golf, Ice fishing and going to camp on Fridays. Mr. Brayton was a member of St. Raphael Church gray hair gang snowmobilers and the Lake Saint Catherine Country Club. Mark never looked for praises. He was never one to boast. He just went on quietly working for the ones he loved the most. His dreams were seldom spoken and his wants were very few. Most of the time his worries went unspoken too. He was there. A firm foundation through all our storm of life. A sturdy hand to hold on to in times of stress and strife. A true friend we could turn to when times were good or bad. He was one of our greatest blessings the man we called our Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother and Friend. Survivors include his wife Deborah Brayton of East Poultney, a daughter Amy Popovitch of Georgia Center, VT, a son Mark A. Brayton Jr of Hampton, NY, 2 sisters Joyce McGuiness of Rutland Town and Janice Carifio of Gardner, ME, a brother Gary Brayton of East Poultney, 2 grandchildren Lucas and Lily, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents also a brother Vernon Brayton in 1969. Funeral services will be held 11AM Thursday September 3, 2020 at the St. Raphael Catholic Church in Poultney, Burial will follow in the St Raphael Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with the Durfee Funeral Home, 119, North Main St, Fair Haven, VT Memorial contributions may be made to the St Raphael Catholic Church 21 E Main St, Poultney, VT 05764 or the Blue Devil Boosters Club