Condolence: Dear Karon, I can't tell you how sad I felt to see your message about Mark's passing. I have known him for a very long time through badminton - almost 20 years I would guess. He was always such a grand man and gentleman. My last recollection of him - and you, was being driven through Quebec City during the Canadian Masters there - 2012, downtown from the university - one of the many lovely and thoughtful things he would do for anyone. He always displayed a fine sense of humour and a wisdom that I really admired and appreciated. I can only imagine how changed life will be for you and his family without him. My father (98) died this year as well. I am visualizing them meeting each other - they seemed to be cut from the same cloth. Hopefully there is quite a party up there this year with Nelson Mandela, Rita McNeil, Peter O'Toole, Roger Ebert, Tom Clancy and Edye Gorme Mark and my father! I will always remember Mark and knowing him (and you) have me my world brighter. I will miss him.

Condolence: Dear Karon, I can't tell you how sad I felt to see your message about Mark's passing. I have known him for a very long time through badminton - almost 20 years I would guess. He was always such a grand man and gentleman. My last recollection of him - and you, was being driven through Quebec City during the Canadian Masters there - 2012, downtown from the university - one of the many lovely and thoughtful things he would do for anyone. He always displayed a fine sense of humour and a wisdom that I really admired and appreciated. I can only imagine how changed life will be for you and his family without him. My father (98) died this year as well. I am visualizing them meeting each other - they seemed to be cut from the same cloth. Hopefully there is quite a party up there this year with Nelson Mandela, Rita McNeil, Peter O'Toole, Roger Ebert, Tom Clancy and Edye Gorme Mark and my father! I will always remember Mark and knowing him (and you) have me my world brighter. I will miss him.

Condolence: So very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. The short time that I spent in Ottawa at the RA club, meeting and spending time with Mark at the club and at tournaments was pure pleasure. He generously shared his joy of life and the game of badminton with everyone. A pure gem. My you find strength in knowing what a great man he was. Cheryl Thomas Xoxox

Condolence: Mark Jr, we are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Mark Sr. was a true gentleman on the badminton court!

Condolence: I was saddened to hear of Mark Sr.'s passing. Always remember his calm demeanour and professional conduct on the badminton court.

Condolence: I had the great pleasure of being Marks' men's doubles partner in the 1998 World Masters Games in Portland, Ore. We medalled and our team medalled, but my enduring memory is of how enjoyable it was to play with Mark, a gentleman and true sportsman. My condolences to the Grantham family.

Condolence: Debbie, Dino & Family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mark will be miss by us all. We had great time playing volleyball on the Ottawa river

Condolence: Aunt Karon, So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was a kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace.

Condolence: We send our heartfelt condolences to the Grantham family. We have only the fondest memories of Mark from many years ago. He was always a true gentleman.

Condolence: my condolences to the family. I often played badminton with Mark and always enjoyed him being the gentleman he was.

Condolence: My condolences Karon, to your family and friends. I treasure the few short hours, we spent touring Lincolnshire, England., with Mark and yourself a few years ago. Especially the way you both ran around East Keal Churchyard (I had difficulty keeping up with the pair of you) in search of the Ancestral Grantham Graves. I also (I had it arranged for you to but we arrived too late)wish you had been able to look around the interior of Scawby Church to see the Memorial Stones to the Grantham Family members. (The grand children of Valentine Grantham)The photo's I sent you, couldn't possibly make-up for not seeing them. Your book is still in the church and is well read. It will act as a memorial to you. I hope the family will gather around you Karon and give you all the support you need in your hour of sadness. You will remain in my memories for ever. Farewell for now. Kevin Grantham from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. Thanks again for the memory

Condolence: Our condolences to Aunt Karon and all of the Grantham family, Mark will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Condolence: Dear Judy, Dan & Family. Expressing our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one, and to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence: Dear Mark and Andrea, So very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I did not have the pleasure of meeting him, but have heard time and again what a wonderful and kind man he was. Thinking of you and your family.

Condolence: Aunt Karon: So very sorry to hear about Mark's passing. He was a lovely man. Thinking of you and his family. Catherine

Condolence: Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Grantham family. This has been a difficult year for many of us and we hope you can find strength and spirit while united together. Marc & Ruth Renauld and family Louise & Harry deRuiter and family Monique Stevens Sylvie & Denis Jeanneault and family

Condolence: Mark was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Aunt Karon.