Memorial for Mark Turner

On Saturday December 17th 2022 my Sister In-law Suz had the heartbreaking task of calling my parents to let them know that my older brother Mark had tragically passed away in NZ.

Mark, Suz and their 2 young boys have been living in NZ for the past 2 years and a funeral service was held on December 22nd.

Mum & Dad flew to NZ to be with Suz and the boys, attend the service and to bring back Mark's ashes. A fund raiser was done in NZ to help Suz and my 2 little nephews with the daily costs and expenses going forward.

This gofundme is to help my parents with the costs of their flights, the cremation expenses, the service to farewell my brother here in Brisbane on the 7th of January but mostly to help support Mark's oldest sons William 21 and Toby who is turning 18 on January 26.

Toby has just finished high school and is hoping to continue his education but has already joined the workforce to help support William who requires 24hour care and support for both his physical and mental disabilities.

There unfortunately is a big gap between what the government assist with and the actual costs associated with William's care which is now even greater with the sudden death of my brother.

We would like Toby to continue his further learning and experience the normal life of an 18year old and not be burdened financially to assist with William's full-time care. We also want William to continue to receive the best possible care and to be able to provide respite for Toby and his mum as William's primary care givers.

All donations will be used to contribute to Mark's cremation, bringing his ashes home and for the day to day expenses for William and Toby.

Part of the funds will also be set aside to allow Toby to visit his 2 younger brothers in NZ.

Any contribution is greatly appreciated and we, the Turner family cannot express our gratitude at the outpouring of love we have received at this difficult time.

A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at 2pm on Saturday 7th January 2023 at The Pineapple Hotel in Brisbane, this will be a non-denominational service and anyone who would like to attend is invited.