Mark S. Cashman of Stafford Springs died peacefully on Sunday January 17, 2016 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. Mark was born on April 7, 1958 to Frank Cashman and Lillian (Bednark) Cashman of East Hartford, CT. He lived in Windsor, CT for nearly 30 years and worked as an Enterprise Architect for The Harftford. He spent years enjoying the risk and reward of rock climbing with his close friend Michael Schreck. He also has published four science fiction novels. Mark made his home running Stony Hill Ranch with his high school sweetheart and wife of 38 years, Susan A. (Pineau) Cashman. He had a deep love and compassion for the horses and animals that he shared his life with. His life was full of horseback riding, training, and instruction. He was loved by his daughter and son-in-law, Ara and Paul Wilnas of North Windham, his grandchildren, Rinn Wilnas and Jack Spellman, and his sister and brother-in-law Lori and Scott Walker of Middletown. Please join his family at a memorial service in celebration of Mark's life in the Spring. Follow Stony Hill Ranch on Facebook for dates and information. In lieu of flowers for the family please honor Mark by donating in his name to a local animal rescue