Marcus, we will miss your smiley face around the store. You always lit up the place when you came to visit and to check out our shakers that you loved so much. We will help take care of Mum and Dad so you dont have to worry about them. Fly high precious boy. Love Renee and the team at Resene, as well as the Coster family. ♥️♥️♥️

Your dear little boy.....so sadly missed. We will always remember that cute wee smile when he shared time with us at Dorset Avenue. RIP Marcus. Love to you all

Hey my friend, i will miss your smiles and chats while Mum and Dad shop. Enjoy your brownies. Big hugs to you. You will be missed. Mum and Dad big hugs to you both. Love the team at Jeanswest New Plymouth. 😘🥰

Michael, Helen, Fran, Glenn and extended family, it was so sad to hear of your loss and Marcus's passing. I hope you can find some peace at this sad time. Thinking of you, Trisha Crawford

so sorry for the loss of ur beautiful son, hes the brightest star in the sky now, and ur very own wee guardian angel looking over u both rest in peace Marcus xxx

Helen and Michael, we are so sad to hear of the passing of your beautiful son Marcus. Sending you our love and condolences.

Darling wee Marcus we will always love you, aunty Donna, cousin Lucie and Maxen. we will always and forever miss you. Xxxx

The shining light from Marcus's eyes spoke so eloquently of both the love inside him and the love he received from family and all who knew him. His life, although short touched us all and makes this final goodbye so painful. We love you so much wee Marcus, rest in peace.

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful, amazing boy. We cannot imagine the pain of that. Big Hug from us. Take Care Bev Evans, Tony Hogg, Craig - Jynene - Anton & Caitlyn Wilson

Helen and Michael , our hearts break for you both. Fly high beautiful Marcus , such a gorgeous boy ❤️ love Jude & Greg Brown

Helen Micheal Fran and Glenn we are so sorry for your loss, I remember the day he was born and how excited everyone was, Marcus you are going to leave a big hole in your families life but we are so better off for knowing you, the love that shone from those beautiful eyes, we loved hearing about you and will dearly miss you, beautiful boy all our love Denise & Jimmy Seed RIP Fly high xxx

Marcus, we are so blessed to have been part of your life. You gave us all love and strength and made us smile. We will always have you in our hearts. Thank you so much Marcus. Helen and Micheal you are simply amazing and we have learnt so much from both of you. You gave Marcus the best life and filled his days with so much love and care. We love you both very much and send all our strength to you during this time. Rest in peace Marcus Love Didier and Evie xxx

Helen our hearts are breaking for you and your family right now, we are thinking and sending lots of love and hugs your way. Love from all the Girls from AspireSkin xx

Oh Marcus, you beautiful boy, we had so much fun together. I have a heart full of wonderful memories and a love that I could only have imagined because you shared your precious time with me. I miss you so much, be at peace little man. Grandad

Helen and Michael. we wrap our arms and hearts around you with all our love at this sad time. Dear Marcus it was a joy to look after you, grandad and I loved every minute of it, we have many amazing memories. Your gentle way, and warm loving heart made our job simple, your beautiful smile affected everyone you met. You took us to Corbett Park to throw stones into the river, we loved it. We had picnics by the lake at the bowl and fed lots of ducks. We played at nearly every playground in New Plymouth. Thank you for all your help in the kitchen with mixing and blending, and in the laundry with the washing, you were an expert. We had story time and lots of cuddles, we felt blessed by every one. Marcus you came into our lives and filled our hearts with love, you made us better people. Rest easy little man, we will always miss you, you will be with us forever. Love from Grandma and Grandad, Fran and Glenn

Beautiful Marcus with your cheeky smile and wicked sense of humour just like your mum and dad. You sang like an angel and lit up the room with your smile. You will be in our hearts forever. Sending all my love to the best parents in the world, Michael and Helen and to all his family in New Zealand from his family in Ireland ❤️

Helen and Michael, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your whanau at this sad and difficult time. Shine on little Marcus. Deedee, Livi, Hunter and Matt Kerr. xx

Fran & your family So sorry to hear about the passing of your grandson Marcus who you talked about to us at coffee after swimming My sympathy to you all Regards Sue RIP Marcus

Dear Michael and Helen - I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Love and condolences to you both at this awful time, and to all the family in New Zealand and Ireland. Thinking of you all. xxx

So sorry to hear this very sad news. may he rest in peace 💔😇

So sorry for your loss Michael and helen and to your extended family in NZ and Ireland. Fidelma Maher (Donegal)

my deepest sympathy Michael and Helen on the passing of Marcus may he fly high with the angles xx

Marcus, thank you for the light you brought into our lives. You embraced life with love, play and courage in the time that you had on this earth, and it was a joy to watch you light up the room. ❣️ I know that you're at peace now, in a way that we may not understand but we can feel in our hearts. Michael and Helen, I'm so proud of the grace that you've found as devoted parents to wee Marcus. I know that words can't speak to what you're going through but I'm in awe of your strength. Sending my love to all the family in New Zealand. xx

Marcus, your cheeky smile and joyful sense of humour, inhereted from your Mum and Dad, shines on in our hearts. Your bright soul shone full of love, grace, wisdom and peace. You taught us how to live with courage and acceptance in adversity. We love you and are so lucky we had the privilege of knowing you. Rest in peace beautiful angel. xxxxx

Marcus - it was such a privilege and pleasure to care for you at Merrilands School. We will miss our cheeky, patient, gorgeous wee friend. RIP. Helen and Michael - my deepest sympathy to you both at this time. Marcus was an amazing boy because you're such amazing, devoted and loving parents. You gave Marcus such a wonderful life, full of joy and love. Your treasured memories can never be lost. xx Kirsten xx

Helen and Michael, Fran & Glen, we remember Marcus' bright smile from our visit last year. A sad loss for all of you who were so devoted to his care, & to all the family. Love, John & Linda

we are so so sorry for your deep loss Michael and Helen. Much love and condolences on the loss of your lovely boy Catherine

Heart breaking news about young Marcus's passing. My thoughts are with you Michael and Helen and please convey my condolences to Helen's parents and extended family. I felt Marcus was so lovely and cared for so well by you Michael and Helen and Helen (mcnutt) would always show me pictures and keep me informed of his condition. I felt, in some ways, that I knew him and his beautiful smille. I am will be constantly thinking about you all over this extremely difficult time. May Marcus rest in peace. Much love, Barbara (smith) xx

Marcus,you will be dearly missed by my special girl,your classmate,fly high sweet man

Marcus, you will be running and leaping for joy in our Father's garden now, free from the disease that bound you in this life. Helen and Michael, thinking of you both and praying you will find strength and comfort, knowing you were the best parents, little Marcus, could have had. Although, you only held him for a short time, he had you for his whole life. God bless you both, much love Colette and Martin xx

Helen and Michael, we are so saddened to hear of your loss of wee Marcus, such a beautiful wee boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this saddest time. Marcus, Rest in Peace little man. You will be in our hearts always. All our Love, Paul, Nicola, Arden & Ronnie x x x x

Rest in Peace Marcus. Helen and Michael, you made sure his life was full of love and joy. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families. xx

Dear Michael and Helen We're so deeply sorry for your loss of little Marcus. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Sinead, Adrian, Jack, Lucas & Nyla x

So saddened to hear this heartbreaking news. Our thoughts are with you all today. Keep strong and remember the all good times.

Helen and Michael, you are in my thoughts, prayers and heart. Love to you and to Marcus always. Rest in peace beautiful boy. Forever in our hearts xxx

Dear Marcus, the love and joy you bought will never be forgotten. such a special wee man. Helen and Micheal, my thoughts and prayers are with you both. may your strength together carry you through this painful time and those memories of marcus you will hold on to forever. sending all our love to you all. xxxx

Marcus A wee legend loved by all god got himself a good one. as we look to the sky i see you spread your wings and fly another angel in the sky so no need for us to cry xxx love you little dude xxx❤

RIP Marcus taken away so young 💔 xx

A beautiful little man. taken alway too soon x Rest in Peace Marcus xx

Marcus was a beautiful boy and very lucky to have such kind and gentle parents. Michael & Helen. I know that both your families will give you the strength to shoulder this awful loss.

Dear Michael and Helen, Such heartbreaking news. All our thoughts and love are with you during this terrible time. Love Polly, Kevin and Hannah