The obituary notice of Mark Andrew WIDDOP

I am very saddened to hear the passing of Mark. I have fond memories of growing up with Mark, during many visits to Meltham for birthdays , air shows, country festivals and family shindigs. I remember we took him to see Everton in Liverpool mid 80s during the peak. He loved football and a giggle at all the scoucers and their permed brookside hair styles!

I remember Mark’s love of JD sports in the 80s and all the sporty brands. He loved music, a bit of connoisseur! One Christmas he introduced me in depth to the pet shop boys, bronski beat, Joy Division and New order. Later I remember he was on to less electronica and more guitar, as he moved into the Stone Roses ahead of the forthcoming Madchester scene.

Unfortunately we lost touch, pre
Mobile and email, he was in London and I was in Newcastle. And everyone was branching out on their own paths.

Mark rest in peace knowing your family love you! Stephen Doran

I was so saddened to hear the news of Mark's passing. He was the funniest and kindest of people.
My sympathy to all his family and friends.
Donna x

I was so saddened to hear the news of Mark's passing. He was the funniest and kindest of people.
My sympathy to all his family and friends.
Donna x

With love always. Rest in peace Mark. Xxx

Mark, AKA 'MC Northerner'. You loved the important things in life - football, music, beer and the great times they gave us all. Still have the volume of mixtapes you did from uni days that will now feel extra special. Will miss you. K

I met Mark at Uni. We were in the same halls of residence. We had so many adventures together, taking advantage of the London tube network to explore London - a few (many) public houses and football stadiums were definitely involved.
He is a true friend and he will always be a true and everlasting friend in my heart.
On hearing the gut wrenching news of his passing I was flooded with sorrow, but then of such joyous memories of this true gentleman. Memories that will stay alive with me forever. Too many stories to tell, but all of them full of fun and laughter ….and football.
After Uni we ended up back in opposite ends of the country, but that doesn’t change the fact that he is one of the few people that I consider my closest of friends.