Augusta: Mark Joseph Ryder, 48, a beloved father, brother, stepson, uncle, partner, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home in Augusta, Maine, on February 27, 2023. Mark was born in Augusta on September 30, 1974, the son of Jeff Mark Ryder and Dolly Jane Ruby. He went to school in Hallowell-Augusta, Waterville-Fairfield, and Alabama. Mark spent the majority of his adult life in Sycamore, Alabama, and Box Elder, South Dakota before moving back to Maine in 2015. He was a skilled magician as well as a CDL driver. He will be remembered for his love for God, his love for family, his joy in making people laugh, and his amazing magic tricks. Mark was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his sons, Jaidon Smith of Clinton, Kylan Wimmer of Box Elder, SD, and Asher Ryder of Box Elder, SD; daughter Ava Ryder of Box Elder, SD; sisters Jessica DeMott and her partner Tyler Jasud of Fairfield, Ericka Lagasse of Brewer; stepfather William Lagasse of Fairfield; partner Angelique Korbet of Waterville, and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, and nieces. Services will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 2:30 p.m. at the "New Beginnings Church of God," 392 Main St., Waterville, Maine, before a celebration of life. Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting www.lawrybrothers.com.