Mark Barry Roth
Loudon, NH – Mark Barry Roth of Loudon, N.H. passed away peacefully at
home on Friday the 22nd of August 2025.
Mark was born in Allentown, PA. to the late Ruth and Irving Roth. He
was preceded in death by his beloved sister Barbara S. Roth.
Mark had a successful career in education. Serving, over the course of
his career, as assistant principal of Concord High School, principal
of John Stark High School, principal of Goffstown High School and
superintendent in the Upper Valley.
As the founding principal of John Stark, his visionary leadership
brought cutting edge innovation to secondary education. The
school-wide culture of regard, respect and integrity gave rise to an
oasis of accomplishment and creativity.
Mark was a member of Leadership New Hampshire class of 1998.
Upon retiring, Mark studied Non-Violent Communication, a communication
framework based on empathy and non-violence founded by Marshall
Rosenberg in the 60’s.
He worked for Mediate Your Life, a training company, developing skills
to help others through conflict to understanding. Mark was passionate
in his practice of NVC sharing his empathic support and singular
wisdom with family and friends as well.
He engaged NVC with pleasure via Zoom with four friends every week for
10 years.
Full of life, Mark loved sailing his shoal-draft Dovekie on
Winnepesaukee and the St. John’s River in New Brunswick. He sailed in
the Caribbean with his family which he said was the adventure of a
lifetime.
He also enjoyed playing golf, walking in the woods with his cockapoo,
Duke, and cooking amazing meals, many of which are unforgettable.
Most especially, he enjoyed practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan for
30+ years. He travelled to California, France, Denmark and China to
deepen his practice.
Mark is survived by Helen, his wife of 53 years, son Isaac Roth
{partner Alison Whitehead and her son, Brayden Whitehead}, daughter
Eleanor Veysey {husband Dan Veysey}, brother Robert L. Roth of
Cambridge MA. {wife Adalicia Roth and their children Daniel and Hannah
Roth}, cousins Dr. Stuart Roth of Baltimore, Maryland {wife Anne}
Michael Roth of Boca, FL. {wife Laura}, Bruce Roth of Rochester, N.Y.
{wife Donni} and Joel Roth of California {wife Jill}. Mark is survived
by his Uncle Bernie who celebrated his 100th birthday. Mark will be
remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit, compassion, wisdom and
strength. He will be missed by his family and his many friends whom he
dearly loved.
{Mark’s wish was for no formal services}