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Post by curtd on May 31, 2024 19:10:04 GMT
Hi all
I’ve just been given the sad news that Mark Brewster passed away after a short battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Curt
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Post by bobhall on May 31, 2024 19:19:17 GMT
Rip mark such sad news he was a great friend and a true gent but also a formidable player and opponent and had some great games against each other I hope you are at peace now
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Post by Chris_Sav on May 31, 2024 19:22:31 GMT
Terribly sad news I had just heard, had many a battle with Mark.
A great player on his day.
My thoughts are with his family and friends
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Post by BB Warrior on May 31, 2024 19:26:04 GMT
![Very Sad](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) news, a terrific player who always played the game in the right way and with a smile on his face. R.I.P. Mark, you will be missed but not forgotten.
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Post by SirKT on May 31, 2024 19:32:36 GMT
OMG 😮. I knew he was ill but didn’t realise it was that bad. I’ve had some tremendous matches against Mark over the years, one particular stands out for me at Bournemouth, when partnering Tony Martin. I’m sure Mark was paired with Kev Clark, apologies if my memory has failed me. It was 2-1 to us and Mark had to play the 4th game out to win, which he did with 23k. Rest in Peace Mark, you have left some great memories behind with your teammates, partners and of course England teammates 🌹
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Post by davejones on May 31, 2024 19:38:46 GMT
I'm very sorry to to hear about Mark. A very formidable player.
My condolences to Mark's family.
RIP Mark
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Post by bigtj on May 31, 2024 20:21:56 GMT
![Very Sad](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) news. A genuine guy who was a great player and formidable opponent. Remember mark from West Sussex and Worthing league a few moons ago. Condolences to Marks family RIP
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Post by lloydy on May 31, 2024 20:24:09 GMT
![Very Sad](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) to hear this. Thoughts are with his family. RIP Mark.
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Post by Jemma on May 31, 2024 20:39:57 GMT
Mark was an amazing man, he didn't give himself the credit he deserved.
I will miss him dearly and can honestly say it was a pleasure having him as part of the Forester team.
He was taken far far too soon.
A true legend of the game, I truly believe.
RIP Brewster 😭
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Post by Chunky Monkeys other half on May 31, 2024 20:51:52 GMT
Sad news indeed R.I.P Mark.
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Post by curtd on May 31, 2024 20:59:16 GMT
I think Mark would be the first to admit he wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
What we can all agree on is Marks ability on the table and his enthusiasm for playing the game we all love. I had many a tough match against Mark over the years . Quite simply put …. If Mark ran the table out he would win . Mark loved a big break and when in flow made it look so easy. I will always remember the 2 Bournemouth pairs wins with Mark . You will be missed
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Post by tommo III on May 31, 2024 21:06:57 GMT
Thoughts of Mark - aka "Dennis the Menace" in the early days and in latter days "The Rooster". He ranks among the all-time greats: Runner-up in Jersey on two occasions (1995 and 2016). Also twice runner-up in the Sussex and Berks Opens and once in Surrey (2016). For many years an Open title eluded him, but he won the AEBBA Off-the-spot in 2014 and I remember his elation at winning the Northants as recently as 2018. Usually decked out completely in black, but I also remember him in a flowery red shirt. And as KT mentioned, an England Team regular and 20k-club member. The bar billiards world is poorer with his passing. RIP Mark, condolences to his family.
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Post by sleezy on May 31, 2024 21:48:09 GMT
So ![Very Sad](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) and sorry to hear the news that Mark has passed away. A great player and as Curt said if he got Going you were never going to catch him. He could certainly rattle them in. Had a few battles with him usually Sitting down most of the time. Always up for a chat and a few pints with a laugh and smile. A wonderful player Mark will be sorely missed. My condolences to family and friends. R.I.P. Sleezy.
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Post by Mark James on Jun 1, 2024 6:40:22 GMT
This is sad news indeed. One abiding memory I have of Mark dates back to the mid 1990s, shortly after he had relocated from Kent to Sussex and was playing in the Worthing League. I was league secretary at the time, and in those days before modern media, competition results were delivered to the answer machine (with cassette tape inside) of my landline telephone. I came home one evening to find just such a message from Mark, reporting a victory in his latest singles match, which included the immortal line "in the third game I had a break of 24,110". Such prodigious scoring was utterly unheard of in Worthing League circles in those days, and I had to replay the message several times to make sure that I had heard it correctly! But I had. When the Rooster was in full cry no-one could live with him. R.I.P. Mark.
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Post by davemay on Jun 1, 2024 10:53:09 GMT
I was priviledged to have Mark as a member of the team I played in for quite a few years, along with Curt Driver at the Rochester Social Club. ![Very Sad](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) news and will be missed by all who knew him. R. I. P. mate
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Post by NigelS on Jun 1, 2024 11:27:44 GMT
OMG 😮. I knew he was ill but didn’t realise it was that bad. I’ve had some tremendous matches against Mark over the years, one particular stands out for me at Bournemouth, when partnering Tony Martin. I’m sure Mark was paired with Kev Clark, apologies if my memory has failed me. It was 2-1 to us and Mark had to play the 4th game out to win, which he did with 23k. Rest in Peace Mark, you have left some great memories behind with your teammates, partners and of course England teammates 🌹 I remember that game Kev. It was the first time I went to Bournemouth or any national event and I stood and watched that 4 leg final in amazement and then suddenly realizing how exceptional the top players are. Mark was absolutely brilliant that day, and in that final leg making 23k as you say. A great player to watch, maybe could have won more as I think fair to say he could be reckless, but that was how he played the game, rest in peace Mark
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Post by barbelman on Jun 1, 2024 12:17:01 GMT
That’s ![Very Sad](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) news. RIP Mark - always a unique character. Tony
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Post by milko on Jun 1, 2024 14:00:11 GMT
I'm also saddened by this news. ![Sad%](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png) Some lovely and very true comments have been said about Mark. I considered Mark a good friend who played the game with my utmost respect. Will miss Mark at the bar as he loved a pint or two (just like me) when he played but I wouldn't hold that against him for not winning as many titles as his ability deserved. The last time I saw Mark was in the Bucks Open two or three years ago when I got nearly 24k and he followed in the next match on the same table with a break of over 25k to win the highest break trophy of which he must have won many. R.I.P my friend. I will have a pint in your memory
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Post by philmac91 on Jun 1, 2024 14:56:05 GMT
![Very Sad](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) news, a top player lost. Frighteningly quick he was when he was going at full chat! I only got to play him once and he wiped the floor with me and then some!
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Post by Hammy on Jun 1, 2024 16:18:26 GMT
![Very Sad](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) news. Thoughts are with family and friends
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Post by lewisstrat26 on Jun 1, 2024 17:47:14 GMT
![Very Sad](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) news RIP Mark
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Post by StuC on Jun 1, 2024 20:14:41 GMT
Terrible news. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Mark
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Post by curtd on Jun 3, 2024 16:24:18 GMT
Marks funeral will be at the Medway Crematorium. Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham ME5 9QU
Thursday 27th June at 11am
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Post by Chris on Jun 7, 2024 16:54:23 GMT
Both Chris and I are so sorry and shocked to hear of this.
So, so sad RIP Mark
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