Marc Counter
Marc R. Counter, age 74 of Tupper Lake, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. As per his wishes, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held at the Raquette River Brewery, 11 Balsam St., Tupper Lake, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.
Marc was born on Jan. 2, 1951, in Sherbrooke, Quebec, the son of Roland and Bernadette Rosa Counter. He attended Holy Ghost Academy in Tupper Lake and later began working in his father’s garage at a young age.
He married Carolee Garrett on Nov. 13, 1976, at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. Together they raised their four children. Marc was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a man of unsurpassed work ethic. He ran Counters Garage as a successful business for over 50 years. He was dedicated to helping his community as well as anyone in need passing through. Putting his family first, he worked tirelessly to provide for them. When anyone needed a tow, Counters Garage was first to come to mind.
He enjoyed taking his entire family on yearly vacations, family camping and boating. He traveled with his wife to Italy, Hawaii and most recently to Alaska. Together, they enjoyed many trips with friends around the country.
He is survived by his wife and his children, Rebecca (David) Dewyea, Laura (Robert Baker) Counter and Joel Counter: His Grandchildren; Garrett, Sawyer, Brody and Ryan Dewyea; Lincoln, Phoenix, Roland and Evie Counter; Rory and Lauren Counter and Philip and Alexa Lindsay.
He is also survived by his siblings: Micheline Counter of Rome, New York, Lorraine McAvoy of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, Diane (James) Lanthier of Tupper Lake, Patty (Randy) Smith of Brooksville, Florida, Rose Wimberly of Brooksville, Florida and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Marc E. Counter.
His love and legacy will live on through his family.
Condolences may be made online at fraryfuneralhomes.com.