Mark W. Campbell (65) suddenly passed away on October 21, 2024. Mark was the only child of Kenneth and Jean Campbell, both of whom predeceased him. He is survived by his cousins Lois Campbell Johnson, Sharon Steenkamer, Rob Johnson, Lori Pelletier and their families.

Mark was born in Wilmington, Delaware and moved to Simsbury, Connecticut in 1963 when Mark was 4. Mark and his mother moved back to Delaware in 1974 to be near his grandparents, with whom he was very close. Mark graduated from McKean High School in 1977 and obtained a business degree from the University of Delaware in 1981. After bouncing around for 10 years post-college, including jobs at Xerox and Citicorp, he landed the job he was meant for at Wilmington Trust in 1992. Mark was a successful investment advisor, which enabled him to retire in 2015 at age 56.

Mark's hobbies included a love of history, golf and photography. In 2007, Mark became the primary sports photographer for the University of Delaware. He excelled at this for 16 years before stepping down in 2023. Those years were some of the happiest of his life as he thoroughly enjoyed covering all 21 varsity sports at UD.

Mark had many friends but never married. However, one of the greatest joys and honors of his life was being the godfather of Dani, Renee and Sam, the children of his boyhood friend Dave Carlson. He was quite close to them and provided them great support throughout their lives.

The loss of his life has greatly saddened his family and friends. But, as Elena Delle Donne once said to Mark: "don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened."

All are welcome to a Celebration of Mark's Life reception at the Bob Carpenter Center Club (University of Delaware), 631 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 on November 22, 2024, from 2pm to 4pm.

Donations "In honor of Mark Campbell" may be made to the Delaware Blue and Gold Fund (Athletics) at https://ud.alumniq.com/giving/to/bluehens or by check mailed to 83 E.Main St., 3rd Floor, Newark, DE 19716.