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On May 19, 2014, at the young age of 24, Ian passed away, with loving family members at his side.

Ian was an unparalleled balance of stoic warrior, fiercely loyal friend, and the most gentle of souls beneath swift currents of the stream of life.

To those closest to him, Ian never hesitated to give of himself, too often overlooking his own needs in his self-imposed mission to ease the burdens of others.

His most intimate thoughts and expressions of love poured forth in the writing of numerous notes, cards, and letters, as well as in pieces of artwork he created, allowing himself to reveal a side that sometimes eluded the spoken word.

As a child, his love of animals shone brightly in what could only be described as a menagerie of pets. He sheltered, fed, and nourished them, as if parent to all. Many of the pets were rescues, running the gamut from an injured pigeon found in a grocery store parking lot, to a friend’s iguana “needing a new home”, to Bert the dog, who immediately captured Ian’s heart at the humane society animal shelter.

A seeker of treasure, Ian reveled in combing the sands of shorelines along oceans, lakes, and ponds. His appreciation of the natural beauty of rocks and minerals was evident in the hours spent exploring the stone walls, outcroppings, and mines of the New England countryside. One of his most passionate activities was fishing, which let him quiet the noisy static of life, the splendors of nature renewing him.

As a young adult, Ian’s proudest accomplishment was effectively completing the grueling rigors of Marine boot camp at Parris Island, SC, an effort cut short by injury during the final hours of the Crucible - in an attempt to finish, no longer able to walk on his own, Ian allowed himself to be carried by platoon mates, but the injury ultimately prevented him from achieving his final goal. Despite being unable to finish, Ian garnered the hard earned respect of the feared Marine drill instructors, as well as that of many members of his platoon.

Beyond measure, Ian will be greatly missed by family and friends, leaving the void of a life cut short far too early.

Ian leaves behind his loving mother Susan, of Littleton, his loving father David, of Acton, his loving brother Andrew, of Townsend, his loving grandmother Judith Carpenter of Swampscott, as well as many aunts, cousins, and friends. Services will be private.

Those wishing to make a donation in Ian’s memory should consider either the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, at www.mspca.org, or the Wounded Warrior Project, at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.