Mark Newell

Dear Mark:
I coming home from school and telling you, I’d just discovered this thrash metal band, Megadeth… crying about how the other kids thought I was weird for listening to it.
So you, with your strange talent at making people smile no matter how sorrowful, you told me of how you, in the 80s when you were in highschool, worshiped this band Megadeth: and you told me how you climbed up on your desk in the middle of class and screamed “DAVE MUSTAINE IS GOD” (Mustaine is the founder and vocalist of the band)
And you were sent straight to the headmaster for it- it was things like this exactly that are prime examples of how you inspired people to see the laughter in every solemn moment- you touched the souls of everyone you met.
You were not perfect but your heart was pure- even when you were in the most physical suffering I’ve ever seen a person withhold, you still had a smile on your face and never wanted others to worry about you.
Your life was short but the spectacular energy you left behind will be carried in the hearts of those who were close and whom you inspired, forever. Your soul energy remains here with us at Milford House.

To Deej and Mark's friends and family, please accept my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.

On May 12th we lost our beloved and irreplaceable husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We all miss you Mark. Rest in peace.

Mark, You are always going to be close by ,just the other side of that door.We will hear you.Immense pride and joy for all our family all our lives.Miss you Big Brother.

On m.y 12th we lost our .eloved and irreplaceable husband, father, .on, brother, uncle and fri.nd .othing compares .o your kind .ind M.y you .est and .eep in peace

We met eyes in July 2011 and have been sharing our lives together since then. I Miss you in every sunrise and thank you for coming into my life in every sunset. I am so grateful for it all even the tough stuff we had to get through together. We had so much fun, we made so many things together, we created our own place with the vision to continue it - which we will do with the help of your beautiful family, Aisling, Beata, Sarah, Greg, Kate, Radek, Michael, Catherine, Riona and of course Joe & Eileen. The New Board of Live Art Ireland and all our incredible artist members

Missing you is the heaviest pain on my heart but I feel you with me everyday.
Our family will forever hold your light.

Mark, you are forever bright in our minds.Until we meet again.

My deepest sympathy to all your family. Thank you for the commitment and work which you and Deej have been dedicated to realising in Live Art, Ireland - all in the spirit of generosity. That’s such a rare thing. May your memory be a blessing.

Mark Newell. A beautiful talented soul with a huge heart.
A great loss to all who knew and loved this amazingly kind person.
Rest in peace dear cousin.

My deepest sympathies Deej
Reading the contributions here, it’s clear you were an amazing partnership, sharing much more than your love for each other. And the tributes are a testament that together you made the world a brighter place.

My deepest sympathy to all your family, such a great personal loss. My thanks for all you and Deej have done together in the spirit of generosity for Live Art Ireland.

I’m deeply sorry what happened to Mark. I have a nice memory of him when he told me that he will going to do the university. He was wearing a black thin scarf and when he entered into the room he said ‘ I will go the the uni’ and he flip the scarf around his neck on a very funny way and sprang away . I loved him because he was full of life and humour. He was special. ❤️

Deej, I am so sorry for your loss.

Mark was a great man, full of love, humility and humour.

Best wishes,
Danny.

Dearest Deej, sorry to hear of Mark's passing.. Sending you all many hugs and condolences. Xxxx

We are both glad to have met Mark and for the happy memory of that time with you both.
Our lack of communication does not mean a lack of caring. You are often in our minds and hearts as you face life without Mark.

My deepest condolences to you Deej.

Dear Deej,

We are so sorry for your loss - what a terrible shock. Sending you a big hug and deepest condolences.

Deej I am so sorry to learn that you have lost your beloved. xxxxx

So very sorry Deej. xxx

To Deej. In memory of Mark and your true love for each other. With much love in his memory and much love to you.xxx00

To Deej and all of Mark's family. We were all so shocked to hear the news about Mark. After everything that he and Deej got through together, and the success they have made of the projects they worked on, it is a big blow. On the other hand, we are thankful that they had those years of loving and supporting each other and creating amazing spaces, communities and homes. What an incredible man Mark was - intelligent, poetic, kind, loyal, patient, loving, brave and so so funny. The world is worse without him. Sending all our love to Deej and everyone close who have to carry on without him.

Dear Deej, so sorry I never met Mark and very upset for you. Love, a

Sarah

I am so very sorry to hear about your dear brother Mark. Deepest condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you.

Dear Deej and Mark's family,
Deej and I have known each other for three quarters of our lives but I only met Mark about five years ago when I went to visit them in London. What a delight! Mark was such a charismatic, hilarious, idiosyncratic raconteur. You don't often remember the partner of an old friend so vividly, but Mark was special and unique. It was lovely to see the love between him and Deej. A truly memorable and deeply loved man.
I hope this offers you all just a brief moment of comfort.
Hugs, Izzy

So obviously such a good man, and so obviously so good with Deej.
The wonderful Live Art Ireland, beyond good - necessary and wonderful.
Magic unfolding and cruelly curtailed. But the positivity stretches far and wide,
Mark, I never met you but I followed your Underground explorations through Deej,
when she was here. Stunning images unimaginable courage. You gave so much to so many.
So much to live up to - so important - keep going Deej,
And if it happens - please come visit again.
What you chaps have already done is immense.
More power to your elbows Deej,
Stay well, XXX.

Our deepest condolences to all the Neweel and O’Flaherty family on the sudden death of Mark. May he rest in peace

Witnessing Mark's funeral and getting to know more of Mark's life and how it threaded excitingly with yours Deej , I felt the even sharper edges of loss. I've known Mark through you, Deej, and through projects where I experienced his extraordinary and wicked humour, passion, energy, directness , wonderment and playfulness. And his laugh . He will be so missed. Sending hugs , Pen

Eileen, Martin, Gregory, Sarah and Kate, the shock sets in of a morning for your lovely brother and son. He was brave in a way that was different growing up, the athlete, the scholar, the artist, the actor . I missed many years in between but I remember at the funeral of our uncle Padraig how skilled and kind he was in helping to bring the priest around to our way of thinking. He did that in having the rarest of qualities, he held the space for folk to be heard.

To Deej Aishling and Bea, I am so happy to meet you and happier again to see the ripeness of the world you create and have created.
The circle completed.

I'm so saddened by this unexpected loss, Mark was well loved by so many artists and I had looked forward to meeting him. Condolences to Deej and extended family.
Paola

Dear Deej and all the family, we want to say how we will never forget the times we spent with you and Mark. Truly his own spirit, you two have created unique worlds together that leave a wonderful legacy of an authentic artist and person.

Sincerest sympathies to all Marks family from a cousin. So sorry I didn’t get to know this wonderful-sounding person.

Sarah and family, Sincere condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Dear Deej
I only knew Mark and yourself a short time, when we shared the magical experience of the La Pocha Nostra Workshop together. I was struck by Marks kindness, humour, willingness to help and his wonderful wild creative energy. I know his spirit and essence will live on in the floors, walls and gardens of Milford House. I am thinking of you often right now. Rachel

Dear Deej, My deepest condolences to you and all of Mark's family.

Dearest Deej and members of Mark's family,

Anthony and I met Mark in the last two years or so, and had many humorous and insightful conversations about art, renovations, historic houses and much more. He was always joyful, upbeat and full of love for Deej, their dogs, Milford, and the live they built together. We are so sorry that the world has lost such a beautiful light.

My sympathies to you Kate, and all your family on the sad loss of your brother Mark.
May he rest in peace.

Heartfelt condolences to Sarah and Kate and all the Newell family on the sudden and untimely passing of their beloved brother Mark. Thinking of you all at this devastating, heartbreaking time.
Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam

Heartfelt sympathy to you Martin ,Eileen and extended families on the very sad loss of Mark,my thoughts are with you.

Sarah and the Newell family, my sincerest condolences to you all on the untimely passing of Mark. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to Eileen Martin and family.
Extended Newell and Flahertys family on the untimely passing of Mark
All our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May he rest in peace.🙏

As an old friend of mine I was saddened to hear of Mark's passing. Condolences to Greg his brother his partner and children and all who knew him from around the world. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Eileen Martin and family on the the passing of mark.
All our thoughts and prayers are with you all
May he rest in peace.🙏

Sarah,

I am so sorry to hear of the untimely passing of your brother Mark. My sincerest condolences to you and all your family. Thinking of you all during this most difficult of times.

Sincere condolences to the Newell family, very sad news. May he Rest in Peace.

Kate,

I am so sorry to learn of the untimely passing of your brother Mark. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Martin, Eileen and family. My sincere condolences to you both and the rest of the family.

So very sorry to hear of your tragic loss, Deej.

Sarah, we offer our sincere condolences to you and your family on the sad passing of your brother Mark. RIP

I'm so sorry to hear of Mark's untimely passing. My deepest condolences to Greg and to all of Mark's family and friends.

Dear Kate,

I was so truely sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved brother Mark.
My apologies for being unable to express my condolences to you and your family in person, but I am out of the country at the moment.

I hope that the good memories of good days will help ease the sadness and loss of Mark over time.

All my thoughts and prayers to you all. Try to mind yourself in the times ahead. Take care.

Wish to offer sincere sympathy to m
Marka family at this sad time

Sending our condolences to the extended Newell and Flaherty families on the death of Mark. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Sarah sincere sympathy to you and your family on the death of your brother, may he rest in peace

With deepest sympathy to Eileen,Martin Joseph,Sarah,Kate,Greg,Deej,Aisling,Bea and the extended Newell and O'Flaherty Families on the passing of Mark.May he rest in peace

Deej, Bea, Aisling and all the Newell family, our deepest condolonces on the loss of Mark, thank you so much for the providing the opportunity to participate in the service virtually, a truely wonderful celebration of all that was Mark, all our love Hannah and family

Sincere sympathy to all the family at the sad passing of Mark thoughts and prayers at this sad time, Rest in peace Mark 🙏🙏

To Sarah and all your family, my deepest sympathies on the passing of your brother. May Mark rest in peace

Dear Deej & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and send you love.
Sinéad

Goodbye Mark, you were a valued friend and a treasure to find on this journey. You will be so missed. My condolences to Mark's family. Mark has left so many good memories for so many people. I feel very lucky to have had him in my life.

David Thompson