Mark loses brain cancer battle
THE WIFE of a Gainsborough man who has lost his nine year battle against a brain tumour has paid tribute to a ‘proud, brave man who doted on his family and never lost hope’.
Mark Bannister passed away in hospital with his family by his side on Monday 4th June, aged just 38.
The former soldier had become a well-known face around town, attracting thousands of supporters in his fight to get cancer treatment.
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Hide AdHis wife Karen told the Standard: “Mark was such a happy-go-lucky guy. He was in good spirits right until the end.”
Read Karen’s full tribute to her husband in next week’s Gainsborough Standard - out Thursday 14th June.
• Send us your messages of sympathy for Mark’s family by writing to us at Gainsborough Standard, 5-7 Market Place, Gainsborough, DN21 2BP or email [email protected]