MARK SHAW

Messages of Condolence

• Can’t believe you are gone. Some days it does not feel real. I love you more than any words can express. I will miss you so much, I believe you are with Mum, Dad and Wlan and that makes me happy for you. Look over me and send guidance from above, help me make big decisions I will always ask myself “What would Mark do”….. WWMD so listen out for that and send me signs. Roscoe has just this second jumped up and licked my face… It has made me laugh and I hope this was a little sign from you to cheer me up. Sending a million kisses to you and more. xxxx
  

  Jane Shaw – 4th July 2025

• CoUNT Pith Helmet, WMF and Pedro have had their last earthly adventure. I promise I will take the phone off of Mother and not let her cut her own fringe. And I promise to continue to look after our boy. From Wicked- “You’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart. And now whatever way our stories end – I know you have re written mine my being my friend”

  Sam Arnold – 4th July 2025

• Do not let your hearts be troubled. We never lose those we love & give to God. They walk beside us every day, unseen, but always near, still loved & missed every day.
  I wish you & family God’s peace, the Lord will bless you always and quiet you with His love. Much love, Bernicex

  Mark Shaw – 4th July 2025

• Every time I think of Mark I smile, and I cannot think of a better legacy than that.
  We spent so many happy times together, so many laughs and also many tears, mainly due to the laughter. It was a privilege to have known him.

  Rachel – 4th July 2025

• Mark, you gave me faith in people and how to live life again so many good times in Chester and Liverpool and so many laughs you’ve been a very good friend. I think you mate I’ll miss you very much. God bless.

  Michael KAY – 4th July 2025

• Well where to start! From Vigo to Valencia and UK . So many happy memories… almost all contained alcohol. Memories and laughter will never be forgotten…always in my heart… just one look and the laughter exploded…all my love… and my condolences to all family and friends of Mark. He just ticked every box!

  Fiona – 4th July 2025

• Mark was a real diamond! He was so full of fun and life that it is hard to believe that he is gone. I was lucky enough to join Mark and Christina for breakfast in Gale’s less than a month ago and he was so positive and brave. His infectious laughter is going to be sadly missed by all of his friends and especially in the Albion. Rest in peace my friend.

  David Flood – 4th July 2025

• I only had the privilege of knowing Mark for a few short years, but every time we spent together was truly memorable—filled with fun, laughter, and thoughtful conversations. He had such a vibrant spirit and a contagious outlook on life that made every moment enjoyable and meaningful. We were definitely on the same page when it came to love, life, and laughter.
  
  What always stood out to me was the way he loved Jane—so openly, so deeply, and so sweetly. The bond they shared was something beautiful to witness. It’s comforting to know that Mark is now reunited with loved ones, and I have no doubt he’s spreading that same joy and exuberance upstairs at the Pearly Gates x. He was truly someone special, and he’ll be remembered with a smile and a tear. X

  Shaun Smith – 5th July 2025

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  This is hard. Because I can’t put into words what Mark meant to us all. One thing I do know is that he absolutely knew how loved he was, by all his friends and family. I will miss everything about him. I can’t believe it’s real, I have been in denial that his time could be so short. Mark, I will miss your honest advice, the genuine love and interest you showed in our children’s lives and how you enjoyed the wild streak in Sylvie, the laughter, your wicked humour, interesting facts and hearing about the new restaurants you’d found, those gorgeous all encompassing hugs, how excited you would get and the way you’d dance on the spot. I’ll miss hearing about your family and what all your closest friends are up to. You cared so deeply for everyone. I’m sad we didn’t get to fulfill all those planned walks and trips – the last couple of years have been challenging, but you were there by our side through it all, both physically or by the power of tech. It felt like the world stopped a week ago, but I know that your heart and soul was always with Wlan and now you are at peace together. Thank you for everything. I am not sure how to adult without you but I will do it with a sparkle of Mark. Always in my heart x I love you x 

  Suzi Symons – 5th July 2025

• My dear friend Mark, we’ve been through so much together, what can I say. You were my best friend. I knew you for 30 years over half my life. We had so much fun, shed some tears and had so many adventures together all over the world. I’m really going to miss you but will treasure our friendship forever. Love Stuart xx

  Stuart Nordon – 5th July 2025

• My treasured memory of Mark was when he worked on the ships & he organised a meal on board ship when they docked in Liverpool. Wow…how much Mark was respected on board that ship was truly remarkable! The evening was the best.
  Shows the person Mark was an absolute gentleman.
  
  You will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

  Christine Shaw – 5th July 2025

• Another bright star now twinkles when we look above. You’ve begun your new journey in heaven …..keep the fun going up there. Your last loving big hug will always be remembered in our hearts. Shine bright like the diamond you are.
  Goodbyes are not forever x

  Jayne, Joanne & Nichola – 5th July 2025

• Truly the best friend a girl could have “Our Mark”. I’m going to miss you so much. You have left and taken a pint sized piece of my heart with you. I hope the bar up there is set up and fully stocked ready for when the rest of us catch up with you. Rest in peace my darling.

  Trudi Simpson – 5th July 2025

• It’s surreal to think of the world without you in it Mark. It’s a poorer place. You were the best of Jean and John and I know they have their arms around you up there along with your beloved Wlan. Sleep tight beautiful man x

  Sue & Dave Malone – 6th July 2025

• Mark, you were such a fun and caring person. I have happy memories of a weekend spent with you, Stu and Abigail. You showed us the sights of London and, of course, a lovely champagne bar.
  You will always be in my thoughts.
  Love Veronica.

  Veronica Nordon – 8th July 2025

• Mark you lit up a room as soon as you entered it. You were truly one of the best and we can’t believe you are gone. Kind, thoughtful and so much fun is a true description of you. We know you are with your beloved Wlan and your much loved Mum and Dad – Jean and John. Rest easy beautiful man. Julie and Steve

  Mark Shaw – 8th July 2025

• I knew Mark through his friend of many years Stuart.
  Everytime I saw him he made me laugh!He was a great character and a real loss to the world.
  RIP Mark you have left us too soon.

  Miss S Popkin – 9th July 2025

• Mark, what a privilege knowing you for the past four years has been. Our life is infinitely better with you in it. We just wish we’d had more time with you but we know you’re at peace and with your Wlan now. Thank you for your sage advice, laughs and friendship. We’ll always say WWMD?. Who will I wind Christina up with now? Go well, my friend! Love, always.

  Eddie and Mel – 10th July 2025

• Ad Vacancy: A quick witted , acerbic tongued , fantastic sense of humour ,sarcasm , with a heart of gold and cherubic good looks needed for WhatsApp conversations, meet ups for meals out , occasional days/ weekends away.
  Ad Withdrawn: Vacancy can’t ever be filled WhatsApp group closed nobody could ever replace you. I will miss you till we meet again, love Linda ( formerly known as WMF)
  
  To know him was to love him and if lucky enough to be loved in return.
  
  

  Linda Arnold – 10th July 2025

• Markie , I can’t believe we are not going to see you again . Your fabulous smile and contagious laugh will be missed so much . I will miss our dancing in the living room to Taylor Swift until 4 in the morning and doing it all again the next day ! You were the brother I always wanted . You have left a big whole in our hearts but it makes me happy to know you are with Wlan who you missed so much . The brightest star in the sky ⭐️ . Love you forever boyfriend ❤️ xxx

  Carole & Pete – 11th July 2025

• What to say about Mark Shaw? If you are here you know how amazing he was. I met Mark on the day he met Wlan(my nephew). Wlan used to live with me at the time. I was there from day one to the last! I can assure you I never seen so much love like those two had for each other.Mark thank you for all the good memories, for everything you done for Wlan and his family.Now I have two 😇😇 watching me from up there.RIP my darling!!Tia Ana.

  Ana Pereira – 12th July 2025

• So many wonderful memories Our Mark, and every single one is full of your kindness, intelligence, wit, generosity, both of pocket and of spirit, and your inexhaustible, wicked sense of humour, not to mention the alcohol and the dancing. Hope it’s a free bar up there and the cocktails are large. We are so very grateful to have had you in our lives and we will miss you so much, until we meet again. Love you always xx

  Ali and Molly – 12th July 2025

• For Mark
  
  I still think you are around the corner, I still think you will come into the Albion causing fun and chaos in equal measure. Always looking gorgeous “it’s only Markies” your own: “hello sexy lady!” and I think “here we go – his eye sight is worse or he is after something” !!!
  
  I won’t stop thinking you are around the corner and wishing we could have one more hug and a laugh. You certainly brightened up my own and other people’s lives – as witnessed by your friends and family’s deep-felt loss. You had the ability to gauge whether comforting words or humour were required so keep on doing it and you will have loads more devoted followers!!
  
  Miss you more than words can say.
  
  Christina Mercer
  Albion Inn
  

  Christina Mercer – 13th July 2025

• Mark, our beloved nephew, our surrogate son. 

  It’s so hard to believe that we will never see your happy, smiley face again and never again receive one of those biggest and bestest hugs of anyone we know.  

  We will be forever grateful to you for reading the eulogy for our “beautiful boy” Andrew, your cousin.You delivered it just right as we knew you would, putting your own stamp and humour on it. 

   You were so intelligent and worldly wise. If we ever needed to know about a new restaurant or a place to visit,then it would be “just ask our Mark, he will know!” Who needs Google when you have MARK SHAW. 

      Mark, you loved life with a passion and it is so unfair that it has been cruelly taken from you. Our only comfort is that you are reunited  with your darling husband WLAN who you missed so so much.

      This world is a poorer place without you Mark and I promise to do as you asked of me on 7th June which was “Look after Our Jane for me.”

      Love you son

      Auntie Jo (mum) and Uncle Harry. 

  Harry & Jo Shaw – 14th July 2025

• Dear Mark.
  I have lovely memories from the time we spent in Spain with you and Wlan, the weekend I spent with you and Wlan after you moved back to Prescott.
  My second visit to Liverpool at the Cavern Club. I remember how pleased you were when my favorite Beatles song was played – While my guitar gently weeps.
  We had so much fun together.
  Also, I’ll always treasure the time we spent in London.
  You’ll be sadly missed but never forgotten.
  I know you’re happy now with my beloved nephew Wlan.
  Love you forever.
  Tia Rosi

  Rosilea Livesey (Tia Rosi) – 15th July 2025

• Hello darling,
  
  I’m going to think of you every single day for the rest of our lives. The wind blew a huge gust of wind into my veil for some wedding photos and I heard you say GET IT GIRLFRIEND and Wlan shouting NO PAPARAZZI and I just know it’s going to be the perfect shot.
  
  We are so lucky to have loved, and been loved by you. Our third parent, confidant, person to ground us, build us up, remind us exactly what we’re made of. It is ridiculous that we’re writing you this message now. Thinking of your entire gorgeous family who miss you even more than us somehow – comforted only by the fact you’re now in the tightest Brazilian hug with little one.
  
  Can’t and won’t ever stop loving you. So lucky to have had you for 30 years and to have you shape daddy for the many many years you were ultimate BFF’s (thank god you did). Don’t stop dancing, laughing, and living up there. Cheers with a caipirinha from down here, but they’ll never taste as sweet xxxxx

  Lucy, Lewis and Sylvie Harris (Symons) – 16th July 2025

• Funny, unique, generous and bubbly… so many words I could use to describe Mark and they’d all fit. Nothing though can possibly describe his loss to me. I can say that on this earth we have both said everything that we need to say to each other. My heart goes out to Jane and Joe. See you in the next life big fella. You’ve lived your best life and I’m so glad I was there to be a part of it.
  Love Perry

  Perry – 16th July 2025

• Mark
  
  
  Good night and God bless our much loved friend Mark
  Loved from the first day you came to Forest Court until the last
  Christine and Matt

  Christine and Matthew Lawton – 17th July 2025