My condolences to Brett, John and to Marks family, you are all in my thoughts today. I have fond childhood memories of us all playing in your back garden, especially on the rope swing hanging from the massive pine tree at the top of the garden, hoping it wouldn't get caught on the little stump otherwise it made us fall off, such fun though :) Love Debbie xx (from London, UK.)

Our thoughts are with you today in spirit as we watch the link from Wanganui. Deepest symapthy to Nikki, Alistair, Alex, Jamie, Tom and Will, Brett, John and all the family. 45 years of precious memories flit through my mind as I recall our two families journey, intertwined through so many horsey activities, weddings, births, and sadly deaths. As is a tale, so is a life. Not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters and in this regard Mark you lived and loved well. Your cheeky grin and laughter will remain in our memories and hearts, for life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one. "Go well into that good night." Kia Kaha Penny and Andrew.xx

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with Nikki, Alistair, Alex, Jamie, Tom and Will, Brett and John and families. I have fond memories of Mark when we were very young, often babysitting as an older cousin, and more recent times the occasional visit to Manly. With love, Helen West and Family

So sorry for your loss. Condolences to family and friends of my cousin Mark. Mark and I were very close in age and our familys had some special times in our early years with family get togethers.