Yesterday, on the way back home from our long weekend away, I received some news that I knew would eventually come but not so soon. My uncle Marc (Gaëtan) Nemorin passed away after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He was a happy man to be around and always had a smile on his face and a tale to tell. Marc is and always will be the husband of my godmother Ghyliane Nemorin, and is also survived by his two children – my cousins Shaun and Ariane. He was a good father and took care of his children well. Marc loved football (soccer) and was an accomplished referee who officiated at the top level of the sport in Australia. He kept very fit, and I feel that he has been robbed after living a very healthy life. Marc was definitely a child of the 60s and 70s and the influence in his tastes in the arts stem from this period. I remember vividly to this day this painting – “Wings of Love” by Stephen Pearson, that he had hung up in his lounge room. I did not know the meaning of it as a child, but I just remember how vivid the painting was and the depth to the fantastic scene.
His other love was always music, and he had some cool taste in music. Marc enjoyed singing and jamming with bands often in the studio crooning out tunes. And if there is one thing that he has imparted on me is some of his musical tastes – it is because of Marc that I love Roxy Music.
Marc has been taken away from us far too early, and I feel a great loss not only for me as one of his nephews but the great loss for my godmother, and my cousins who have been robbed of a grandfather for their children.
Gaëtan, may you rest in peace and live on in your children and their children. Enjoy a bit of Roxy Music up in heaven – I am sure Bryan Ferry would not hesitate to jam with you.
I’m sorry for your loss brother. It just plain old sucks. Be well.
Thank you brother.
So sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your thoughts
Sorry for your loss, but a beautiful tribute.
Thank you
Beautifully written.
I miss him so much already
God bless you Ariane, we are thinking of you guys.
Gaetan Mark . was a marvellous guy quiet and successful entrepreneur. very down to earth humble modest. quality kind of guy to keep as a friend for ever. unfortunately the best ones always the one to say goodbye to the world prematurely. never mind he is still in our heart well! my great buddy you were a sort of person who has shared secret to a lot of people. so long Mark .we will always remember you as a quiet achiever. may you rest in peace.
I just heard the sad news of Mark,s passing. He Oversaw many of my games when I was at Balmain tigers and he had a great way of dealing with different players. He always had words of encouragement for me which is rare for a ref. anyway I was very saddened to hear the news and my thoughts go out to his family.
Hi.
So sorry to see and hear that news.
Met and worked with Marc in London in 1976 and we shared a love of music and football.
Remember going to Pink Floyd two nights in a row to see them in Wembley, they were so good Marc said we have to go twice!! Marc haggled with the touts and we finally got the tickets about ten minutes before the start, was amazed at his confidence that he could haggle them down to face value, and he did!!
Don’t know why I googled his name as we had no contact for 40 years after I returned to Ireland in 1977, but his enthusiasm was infectious in whatever he did, and I suppose that’s why I always smiled when I would think of him.
All I can say is that Marc was a fun person, a really good guy and I am genuinely sad to hear that news, my condolences to his family and friends.
Thanks John. Your little anecdote brought a smile to my face. If you don’t mind, can I pass this onto my uncle’s Son and Daughter (my cousins)?
Of course Cyardin,
Only knew Marc for about a year or so, but we had the best of times, he mentioned that his family came from Mauritius and I would often look at maps of the world and imagine how exciting that must be, a long way from the west of Ireland!!
His photograph with a smiling face was just how I remembered Marc. Sorry now I did not keep the contact up, a lesson for all of us!!
Hope you are well and loved your story and memories of Marc.
He would have loved that.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories with us. I had a little chuckle to myself when you mentioned the concert tickets. Not a lot changed in 40 years and he did try to teach us his ways but I would always panic too much.
I wish you all the best.
Ariane