Timothy Paul Markland, 41, of Whitman, MA, died at home Friday, May 13, 2016, unexpectedly. Among his various jobs over the years, he was fond of working as a chef with a catering business, as he enjoyed cooking. He especially enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends. He is survived by: his mother, Patricia C. Markland-Kopet, and step-father, David Kopet, both of Maricopa, Arizona; his fiancée, Debi Steele, and step-children, Tyler & Megan Steele, all of Whitman; his maternal grandmother, Ezabell (Saleem) Markland, of Fall River; aunts/uncles, Barbara Desrosiers, Michael & Karen Markland, and George & Eileen Markland; and many cousins. His cremation and arrangements were private. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation in his memory to a charity of your choice.