On behalf of the Board and staff of the Sint Maarten Library
The passing of Marc Marshall invites us to pause — not only in sorrow, but in reflection.
Marc served as General Manager of the Sint Maarten Library for a period of two years. His time with the institution unfolded during a demanding chapter, marked by transition, pressure, and complex challenges. It was not an easy season, nor a simple role to carry.
Yet even in turbulence, Marc showed up.
He accepted responsibility at a time when the Library was navigating significant change, and he did so with commitment and resolve. He understood the weight of the position and the expectations that came with it. While circumstances were often difficult, Marc remained present, engaged, and willing to shoulder the task entrusted to him.
Beyond roles and outcomes, we remember Marc foremost as a person. A man who cared deeply, who tried, who bore responsibility in the public eye while carrying his own private battles. Those who worked with him knew his humanity — his moments of warmth, his sincerity, and his desire to do right by the institution he served.
As a Board, we believe it is important to honor Marc not by overstating his tenure, but by acknowledging his willingness to serve during a challenging period and his contribution to the ongoing story of the Sint Maarten Library. Institutions are shaped not only by their successes, but also by those who step forward when the road is uncertain.
Marc Marshall was one of those people.
We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all who knew him beyond his professional title. May he be remembered with compassion, fairness, and grace —and may his memory remind us of the human beings behind the positions we hold.
To honor and acknowledge his life, the Sint Maarten Library will host a Celebration of Life tribute on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Room 202 at the University of St. Martin (USM). The tribute will include a short program reflecting on Mr. Marshall’s life, leadership, and contributions to the Sint Maarten Library and the wider community.
In observance of this tribute, the Cay Hill and Belvedere Library locations will be closed on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The Main Library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All locations will reopen on Friday, January 23, 2026, for regular service.
Board of Directors and staff of
Sint Maarten Library
