Mark Jane

Following the death of Mr Mark Jane in June, his partner, Sharon, and colleague, Tonia Culpin, thought it would be fitting to set up a memorial fund in his name. Because he died from a brain tumour, they chose The Brain Research Trust to receive these donations. As a result of the generosity of their friends and family, Sharon and Tonia have been able to give a substantial gift to the Brain Research Trust in support of brain tumour research.

Mark's family and work colleagues thought it would be a great tribute to set up a living and lasting memorial to Mark by way of a Remembrance fund.  I am Mark's friend and Manager and have had the good fortune and pleasure to work with him for the last eleven years.  I discussed an appropriate charity with Sharon, Mark's partner and we both agreed Mark would have been proud to have a fund in his honour and memory associated with The Brain Research Trust.

Mark was 43 years old and sadly passed away on 25th June 2007 at UCL Hospital.  He had been under the care of the National Hospital at Queens Square /UCLH since the time he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. His family would like to thank all the staff involved in Mark's care.

Mark was a loyal family man who was open about his love for his partner Sharon and his children Leigh and Lauren.  He liked the simple pleasures in life, a nice cup of tea, a well cooked full English breakfast, the seaside, a night in watching a film, cinema, a relaxing day fishing,  all music but particularly Queen, watching the footie and other sports. Mark was an avid supporter    of Chelsea FC...  He was fascinated and knowledgeable about all things sci-fi and astronomy and loved his model space craft "Nostromo" which had prime position on his desk alongside his Chelsea FC mascot.

Mark was a great bloke.  He worked as Deputy Manager at a large doctor's out of hours service based in  Central London.  He worked extremely hard in his job, was a loyal colleague and good friend.  He had a great sense of humour and could make us all laugh however fed-up or tired we were.  He was able to show kindness and empathy to his staff and colleagues and was a fantastic support to everyone. We will all deeply miss him but have wonderful personal memories of him.  Sharon told me “Mark was a fantastic Dad and partner - we cannot put into words how much we miss him". 

I think everyone who knew and loved Mark will agree, he was truly ”one in a million"...

On behalf of Mark's family, I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to Mark's Remembrance Fund totalling £3,000 to date.  We are also grateful to those people who have indicated they will volunteer to undertake fundraising activities on behalf of Mark's Remembrance Fund in the future.  If anyone would like to make an online contribution please go to http://www.justgiving.com/markjane. 

Tonia Culpin