Mark Chayer Stahl, 77, of Riverside, R.I., passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, R.I. For fifteen years Mark managed, with his physicians, a progressive heart condition.

Born in Worcester, Mass., he was the son of the late Rev. Roland and Elizabeth (Boyajian) Stahl.

He is survived by a brother, John Stahl, of Laytonville, Calif., as well as nieces, Jade and Garnet; in addition, several cousins and close friends survive.

Mark graduated from Classical High School, Providence, attended Yale University and graduated from Florida State with a degree in Computer Sciences. He worked for fifteen years at CVS Corporate Office, Woonsocket, in the IT department as a highly regarded programmer.

He was a lifelong antiwar/peace activist and helped found the Vietnam Day Committee in Berkeley, Calif., which organized the landmark 'teach in' on the Vietnam war in April 1965. One of the primary speakers was Dr. Benjamin Spock. He continued his activism in R.I. as a founding member of several antiwar groups.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11 a.m., in Warren South Burial Ground, 39 Sowamsett Avenue, Warren, R.I. Visiting hours are omitted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.

Information/online condolences: Please visit www.wjsmithfh.com

Arrangements are by Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, R.I.