"River House" owner Mark Henry stands at his bar June 21 while taking in the view over the Kennebec River in Anson.
Friends and family members of Mark Henry support each other after Henry’s ashes were scattered over the Kennebec River during a celebration of life July 15 in Anson. From left are Kathy Sleeper, Debbie Brewall, Kathie Casey, Susan Roy, Rick Cody, Tonya Clark and John McElrath.
Mark Henry’s ashes are scattered over the Kennebec River by his son, Rick Cody, during a celebration of Henry’s life in Anson on July 15. In the background, from left, are Henry’s son, Chris Bothwell, along with friends Matt Sleeper and his wife, Kathy Sleeper, Henry’s girlfriend Debbie Brewall and Henry’s niece, Kathie Casey.
Mark Henry,’s dog, Bear, joins others at the bar July 15 during a celebration of Henry’s life at the River House in Anson.
Friends and family of Mark Henry gather July 15 during a celebration of Henry’s life at the "River House" in Anson. The property overlooks the Kennebec River, shown in the background.
Family members of Mark Henry take photos during a celebration of his life at the American Legion in Madison on Saturday, July 15. From left are Tammy Drake, John McElrath, Debbie Brewall, Rick Cody, Judi Croteau, Tonya Clark and Susan Roy.
Friends and family members of Mark Henry look at photos and share stories July 15 during a celebration of his life at the American Legion in Madison. From left are Susan Roy, Cathie Casey, Liz Pratt, Tonya Clark and Rick Cody.
Tonya Clark carries her dad’s ashes to the "River House," in background, before placing them at the bar July 15 during a celebration of Henry’s life in Anson.
Friends and family of Mark Henry gather July 15 during a celebration of Henry’s life at the "River House" in Anson.
With his "River House" at his back, owner Mark Henry enjoys the shade and view over the Kennebec River as a worker repairs the roof in Anson on June 21. Henry, a Vietnam veteran, hosted karaoke and a donation-only bar at the property. "You don’t see a U-Haul behind a hearse and you can’t take it with you," said Henry, who would die 15 days later in a boating accident.
A tribute to Mark Henry is shown on the wall of the River House during a July 15 celebration of Henry’s life in Anson.
Susan Roy, right, talks about her father, Mark Henry, as Henry’s niece Kathie Casey wipes tears during a July 15 celebration of Henry’s life at the American Legion in Madison.
Susan Roy, right, and Kathie Casey walk to the front of the room July 15 before Roy talks about her dad, Mark Henry, during a celebration of his life at the American Legion in Madison.
Susan Roy, right, talks about her dad, Mark Henry, during a July 15 celebration of his life at the American Legion in Madison.
Mark Henry’s daughters Tonya Clark, left, and Susan Roy share stories about their dad during a July 15 celebration of his life at the American Legion in Madison.
Mark Henry’s girlfriend, Debbie Brewall, center, shows support for Susan Roy, left, as Roy talks about her dad, Mark Henry, during a celebration of his life July 15 at the American Legion in Madison.
Friends and family members of Mark Henry walk back to the "River House" after scattering Henry's ashes over the Kennebec River during a July 15 celebration of his life in Anson.
Photos of Mark Henry and a bottle of his favorite drink are displayed July 15 during a celebration of Henry’s life at the American Legion in Madison.
Kathie Casey, from left, Tonya Clark, Susan Roy and Tami Clark embrace July 15 during a celebration of Mark Henry’s life at the American Legion in Madison.
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