Patrick Mara

Patrick Thomas Mara, 64, of Lowell, AR passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Shiloh Nursing and Rehab, in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1959, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to George E. and Joy R. Mara. Patrick attended and was confirmed at Christ the King Catholic Church, and graduated from Doherty High School in Worcester, MA. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nichols College, Dudley, MA before completing his MBA at the Ohio State University. Patrick and Sandy Stout Kisor married on December 30th, 2015, but celebrated that spring with friends and family at their shared home on Beaver Lake. It was a special day with their children serving as the formal wedding party; Patrick’s two children standing by his side, and Sandy’s next to her. The family continued to grow with three grandchildren being introduced in recent years, and a fourth expected to arrive in the coming months. Patrick was an amazing husband and father and loved his family dearly. Following a lengthy career in international sales, primarily focusing on industrial cleaning products, Patrick scratched his entrepreneurial itch, founding NWA Cleaning Equipment Inc. with his wife Sandy. Patrick found immense joy with his family especially in the outdoors, enjoying time on the lake where he spent countless hours swimming and kayaking; and playing rounds of golf. His love for sports revolved around the New England Patriots, with Tom Brady securing a special place in his heart as his favorite player. He lived in many places including Switzerland, Houston, California, and eventually settling in Arkansas on Beaver Lake where he found a peaceful retreat from his often busy life. He was a world traveler, and often spoke fondly of the last trip he took with his late brother Mick, when the two explored Prague and Budapest. Patrick’s family takes comfort knowing he is reunited with his deceased father, George Mara; and two brothers, Fred and Mick Mara. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Stout Mara; son and daughter-in-law, Nolan and Kenda Mara; daughter and son-in-law, Bentley and Alex Stilwell; two stepdaughters and their husbands, Kristen and Grant Hier; and Hannah and Paolo Battistelli; three grandchildren, Magnus Mara, Ty Stilwell, and Meadow Hier. Patrick is also survived by his mother, Joy Mara; brother and sister-in-law, George and Trish Mara; three sisters and their husbands, Marilyn Allen and Bill Liberis; Carrie and Chuck O'Malley; Colleen and Bernie Connolly; and sister-in-law, Linda V. Mara; Uncle Jim Rutherford, many first cousins and a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that any remembrances come in the form of donations made out to the following: Fred Mara Scholarship, Doherty Memorial High School, 299 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01602 - Attn: Judy S. Fairfull, please note: In Memory of Patrick T. Mara (class of 1977) A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, January 15th at Drakes Creek Regular Baptist Church. Private interment will be at Drakes Creek Cemetery, Wesley, AR. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Patrick Mara

March 17, 1959 - January 4, 2024