In loving memory of Mark Gordon who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday 19th February 2024 in the Queen’s Medical Centre, aged 64 years.
Mark was born in County Down, Ireland and later lived most of his life in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. He was an exceptional and celebrated artist, musician and mentor, as well as a much loved member of Banks Mill Studios and his local community. He leaves behind his mother and father Ann and Clive Gordon, his sister Tiffany and her two children Imogen and Caradoc, his niece and nephew who he loved dearly.
Mark's family asks that instead of flowers, people consider making a donation to Shelter in his memory - a charity that works to defend the right to a safe home for everyone. Mark would have given his last 20p to a homeless person, and would appreciate this gesture in his name. Thank you.
As per Mark’s wishes a small private funeral will be held.
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![Mark posing with his guitar. A few years ago I had a studio near his at Banks Mill we often used to chat and discuss our work. Rest in Peace Mark.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/juB4iamr3d5anyfdrydKX1x9vM8=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/3ec46ff0-ec27-4c1c-83d6-505aff0d1706.jpg)
Mark posing with his guitar. A few years ago I had a studio near his at Banks Mill we often used to chat and discuss our work. Rest in Peace Mark.
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![My big brother Mark and I in front of childhood home in Nottinghamshire. Mark’s David Bowie haircut phase. X](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/QsvxhpEYJkYQfwMcl5vzW5AZORU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/a1e8df53-6ca8-4fa7-908f-360d895c500e.jpeg)
My big brother Mark and I in front of childhood home in Nottinghamshire. Mark’s David Bowie haircut phase. X
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![Mark Gordon](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/W78Lr7N5RUEcqRRkGeMkhEJeKvU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/986474ed-0d7d-410a-a9e1-cd5bb4175ba3.jpg)
![My funny, clever, talented, kind friend :)](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/wLtD1-B2uVVOzcCCxv1sOeVJZus=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/c65e70c9-4c0c-418b-a2b6-1fc853331b79.png)
My funny, clever, talented, kind friend :)
A sneaky pic when he wasn't looking!
There's that "twinkle" Tiffany was telling us about!
Propping up the Bar at my retirement party!
![Mark playing Croquet in 1986 ,](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/CvC8N4XY-BJbXT3QLfG224hiLFA=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/4c2e9e1e-581e-4e15-949e-80e2597a701f.jpeg)
Mark playing Croquet in 1986 ,
![Proud Godfather](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/1aPckbbmEHsg-WB5ZPLejiAoT0w=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/7b4d9614-5127-48ce-8476-78ba285223cc.jpg)
Proud Godfather
![A rare sighting of Mark in an office environment circa 1985.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/MkDmj5T3_GTP54xPtfdVDsYOu18=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/e8f94a20-b4ea-407a-bb9d-552fdd54a97c.jpg)
A rare sighting of Mark in an office environment circa 1985.
![Mark posing with his guitar. A few years ago I had a studio near his at Banks Mill we often used to chat and discuss our work. Rest in Peace Mark.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/juB4iamr3d5anyfdrydKX1x9vM8=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/3ec46ff0-ec27-4c1c-83d6-505aff0d1706.jpg)
Mark posing with his guitar. A few years ago I had a studio near his at Banks Mill we often used to chat and discuss our work. Rest in Peace Mark.
![My big brother Mark and I in front of childhood home in Nottinghamshire. Mark’s David Bowie haircut phase. X](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/QsvxhpEYJkYQfwMcl5vzW5AZORU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/a1e8df53-6ca8-4fa7-908f-360d895c500e.jpeg)
My big brother Mark and I in front of childhood home in Nottinghamshire. Mark’s David Bowie haircut phase. X
![With Chris Ward at Sawley](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/pm_rIwJi9_QWR0BQXChGwP2_UiE=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/2955621b-a87d-4762-bc0f-eb6ff6306779.jpg)
With Chris Ward at Sawley
![Banks Mill Open Studios](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/50GQlNgM9Bz2CP_PV4JY_XgmI5Y=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/e467d63b-3339-4ad3-a4ba-0fc866162e34.jpg)
Banks Mill Open Studios
![It was 42 years ago but over time life took us in different directions. Your tragic and untimely death, my friend, has vividly taken me back to the time we spent together growing up inseparably into young men; my precious memories are burning brightly.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/2gD1nuavhCS3KuUJ7FmquBACtow=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/b21498d0-aa2f-436b-ac54-fdfa22a5a385.jpg)
It was 42 years ago but over time life took us in different directions. Your tragic and untimely death, my friend, has vividly taken me back to the time we spent together growing up inseparably into young men; my precious memories are burning brightly.
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