Mark Howard
Mark Howard, who has graced this magazine with long and very personal articles since March 2022, passed away on July 13th. at Richmond Village Wood Norton (near Evesham) just two days before his 66th. birthday. Mark leaves behind three brothers and their families and many friends in the county prostate cancer support community and the Active Always Coffee Mornings group, which he has generously funded over the past two years.
The funeral will take place at St. Peter’s C.of E. Church, Port Street, Bengeworth, Evesham WR11 3LF at 13.00 on Thursday, August 8th. Mark left clear instructions that all those attending must wear jeans and a shirt / T-shirt / blouse. This will be followed by a short service at the Vale Crematorium, Evesham Road, Fladbury, Pershore WR10 2QR and a drink and refreshments at the nearby Old Chestnut Tree Inn, Manor Road, Lower Moor, Pershore WR10 2NZ. Anyone from KWPCSG will be welcome.
If members wish to send a card to Mark’s brothers Jim, Phil and Chris, please send it c/o 2 Cestrum Crescent, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 3EG.
Full tribute to his life and his many links with our group will be paid in the September Supporter Magazine. Anyone wishing to add their own tribute should send it via email to editor@kwpcsg.co.uk .
Stories and Experiences
3- IS IT ME?
The last few months have been difficult. My PSA has been rising since the start of the year. In September, as you are reading the magazine, it is likely that my doctor will be offering another course of treatment. I thought I would cheer myself up by going to...
5 – I’M NOT THE SAME PERSON NOW!
I was always a solitary individual. My nature ultimately served me well working in Borneo and Sulawesi in Indonesia. A team of engineers would install a radar, then one of the team stayed for a period, usually four months, to help train and offer advice on the...
4 – FOURTH TIME LUCKY!
In early 2019, before I even knew what my prostate did or where it was located, I had planned a short holiday in Jersey. My diagnosis, subsequent treatment and Covid meant I had to cancel plans on three occasions.The 25th August 2022, 1171 days after starting out on...
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