Darkness, R.I.P.

25-11-2021, 07:07 PM

It is with great sadness I received the news of the sudden passing of Darkness, I am sure many on here will have fond memories of Mark and his contributions to the UKMOC family over the years.

I was looking forward to meeting him and Catherine at the weekender ,sadly he had to change plans but the exchange in mails that followed left a lasting impression.

Here is a message from Catherine posted on the community forum,

Dear Ducati community
It is with great sadness that I want to let you know of the sudden and unexpected death of my husband Mark Davies (Darkness). His funeral is on December 10th at 2pm at Charlton Park Crematorium in Andover, Hampshire. I am trying to inform anybody who knew him of his passing.
Thank you, his wife Catherine Davies

My heartfelt condolences to Catherine and the family, RIP Mark

uksurfer · 25-11-2021, 07:18 PM

Sorry to hear this, Mark came to most of the Hants/Wilts meets either by car or bike

A frequent poster on Ukmoc and very knowledgeable on the original bikes

RIP Darkness, my thoughts go out to his family and friends

slob · 25-11-2021, 07:20 PM

RIP Mark, my condolences to Catherine and family.

chris yeatman · 25-11-2021, 07:35 PM

I cant believe Im seeing this,
Mark was a welcoming member and always attended our breakfast meets.
I'm so sorry for your loss and condolences to his family

utopia · 25-11-2021, 08:13 PM

What shocking news.

I never met Mark in person but I feel like I knew him through his contributions on the forum over a long period of time.
I was hoping (and expecting) that our paths would cross before much longer.
I'm truly shocked to learn of his passing.

Grumpy · 25-11-2021, 09:17 PM

Such sad news.
Mark was always an interesting guy to chat with over a pint.
My condolences to his family.

Mr Gazza · 25-11-2021, 09:40 PM

Oh! What a shock!
It's not long ago we were chatting about his very poorly son moving back with them so they could nurse him back to health.
We also chatted about all the spare parts he had waiting to be built into a very strange but interesting mongrel Ducati.

Always willing to help out on a project with anything he had that would help it along.
Such a shame we never met.

Rest in peace.

Albie · 25-11-2021, 10:54 PM

Oh my oh my. That's shocking to read. We had some great passing of stuff between us and I'm terribly saddened by this.
RIP my friend and so much respect to you.
Condolences to Catherine family and friends.
Albie and Caroline
X

Jez900ie · 26-11-2021, 05:34 AM

How very sad, I know him from here and another Ducati forum and he will be missed.

PPuxley · 26-11-2021, 06:02 AM

How very sad. I never met Mark, but he was a great help to me in my recent build, and welcomed me to the Monster fold.

Dukedesmo · 26-11-2021, 07:30 AM

Sincerest condolences to Family and Friends, RIP.

motomartin11 · 26-11-2021, 09:34 AM

So sad and sorry to hear this ..........

jerry · 26-11-2021, 10:46 AM

Oh Dear what a sad day , I met Mark a couple of times ,,, my condolences

Pedro · 26-11-2021, 11:17 AM

A real shame to hear of Mark’s passing, alway active in the Wiltshire group, very passionate about monsters.

RIP

Sirc · 26-11-2021, 11:53 AM

RIP Mark, a big shock. Highly knowledgeable on Ducati with invaluable expertise, a huge loss all round.

25-11-2021, 07:07 PM	#1
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Darkness, R.I.P. It is with great sadness I received the news of the sudden passing of Darkness, I am sure many on here will have fond memories of Mark and his contributions to the UKMOC family over the years. I was looking forward to meeting him and Catherine at the weekender ,sadly he had to change plans but the exchange in mails that followed left a lasting impression. Here is a message from Catherine posted on the community forum, Dear Ducati community It is with great sadness that I want to let you know of the sudden and unexpected death of my husband Mark Davies (Darkness). His funeral is on December 10th at 2pm at Charlton Park Crematorium in Andover, Hampshire. I am trying to inform anybody who knew him of his passing. Thank you, his wife Catherine Davies My heartfelt condolences to Catherine and the family, RIP Mark

25-11-2021, 07:18 PM	#2
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	Sorry to hear this, Mark came to most of the Hants/Wilts meets either by car or bike A frequent poster on Ukmoc and very knowledgeable on the original bikes RIP Darkness, my thoughts go out to his family and friends __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

25-11-2021, 07:35 PM	#4
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	I cant believe Im seeing this, Mark was a welcoming member and always attended our breakfast meets. I'm so sorry for your loss and condolences to his family __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

25-11-2021, 09:17 PM	#6
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,154	Such sad news. Mark was always an interesting guy to chat with over a pint. My condolences to his family. __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

25-11-2021, 09:40 PM	#7
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,806	Oh! What a shock! It's not long ago we were chatting about his very poorly son moving back with them so they could nurse him back to health. We also chatted about all the spare parts he had waiting to be built into a very strange but interesting mongrel Ducati. Always willing to help out on a project with anything he had that would help it along. Such a shame we never met. Rest in peace. __________________

25-11-2021, 07:20 PM	#3
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	RIP Mark, my condolences to Catherine and family.

25-11-2021, 08:13 PM	#5
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	What shocking news. I never met Mark in person but I feel like I knew him through his contributions on the forum over a long period of time. I was hoping (and expecting) that our paths would cross before much longer. I'm truly shocked to learn of his passing.

25-11-2021, 10:54 PM	#8
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	Oh my oh my. That's shocking to read. We had some great passing of stuff between us and I'm terribly saddened by this. RIP my friend and so much respect to you. Condolences to Catherine family and friends. Albie and Caroline X __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

26-11-2021, 05:34 AM	#9
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	How very sad, I know him from here and another Ducati forum and he will be missed. __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

26-11-2021, 06:02 AM	#10
PPuxley Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Reading Bike: M900 Posts: 600	How very sad. I never met Mark, but he was a great help to me in my recent build, and welcomed me to the Monster fold. __________________ Golf-My favourite game. While my wife plays I'm in the workshop.

26-11-2021, 07:30 AM	#11
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,842	Sincerest condolences to Family and Friends, RIP. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

26-11-2021, 09:34 AM	#12
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 352	So sad and sorry to hear this ..........

26-11-2021, 10:46 AM	#13
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,816	Oh Dear what a sad day , I met Mark a couple of times ,,, my condolences __________________ MONSTERMAN

26-11-2021, 11:17 AM	#14
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	A real shame to hear of Mark’s passing, alway active in the Wiltshire group, very passionate about monsters. RIP __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

26-11-2021, 11:53 AM	#15
Sirc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: guildford Bike: M1200R Posts: 369	RIP Mark, a big shock. Highly knowledgeable on Ducati with invaluable expertise, a huge loss all round. __________________ giacca a vento massima