To our Dear Mark, you were one of the ‘good guy’s. You made a lot of difference to so many people’s lives, so much so you have left an indelible presence. Thank you for all the wonderful memories, always to be missed, and always to be remembered with love, fly high dear friend xxxxx

Mrs Christine Miller

Mark you were a true Hammer as well as being a champion for children. I will miss your professional wisdom as well as your shared love of all things West Ham. COYI. Matt⚒️

Mr Matt Dunkley

Though we just got to know Mark these last few years through our grandsons' football, he struck us as a genuine person, and true sportsman. Our best wishes to all his family. We will also miss him, Love from Andy & Paula Bruns, and Family

Mr Andrew Bruns

Mark you have been such a wonderful colleague and dear friend over many years. You have always been so supportive and inspirational wherever you have been and made such a positive difference. You will be so greatly missed. Thoughts for Jean and all your family and friends at this very sad time.

Ms Ruth Jenkins

Thinking of you all as you come together to celebrate Mark's life. He will live on in your hearts. We will miss seeing him at the boys football matches but we will remember him fondly. R.i.p Mark.

Mr Kurt Bruns

Forty-odd years ago Mark was a great colleague, some things didn’t change. So very sorry for your loss, family and old friends.

Ms Rebecca Harrington

Thank you Mark, for some of the best times of my life. What am I supposed to do with my retirement now?! Sad for the plans we can't fulfil; so grateful for the wonderful times we had.

Mr and Mrs Stuart Rowbotham

In memory of Mark.

Miss Julie Upsn

In loving memory of Mark

Mrs Patricia Tomlin

In the short time we worked together I learnt so much from you - your humour and ability to cut straight to he heart of what is important to protect children was a gift. You will be missed, but everyone you met are richer for knowing you. My thoughts are with your family and friends at this very sad time. Helen Adams

Ms Helen Adams

Mark's passion for helping children and families have good lives was unstinting and simply brilliant. I will miss his generosity, his deep wisdom and courage in all that he did. His legacy will endure through all the wonderful work that he did. My thoughts are with Jean and all his family.

Ms Annie Hudson

Mark, I shall miss your dry sense of humour on the crazy world of all things Government! On a recent visit to a local authority I was told that your report 'The myth of invisible men' was one of the most influential documents their social workers had read, and that they'd changed many of their practices as a result to better protect children. An amazing legacy to leave behind.

Mr and Mrs Laura Rawstorne

Mark, you are a wonderful man, taken too soon. God bless mate....JB

Mr John Barker

Mark you were an inspirational manager and friend. You did so much for the social work profession and for people who used the services of social workers. My thoughts are with you Jean and your family. Much Love.

Ms Rachel Hek

I can't believe you're gone. You we're more like a brother to me, I will miss you forever. See you later, C

Mr Clive Field