Walker who died on Mourne Mountains had just celebrated his first wedding anniversary day before tragic death Mark Elliott (44) from Portadown was last night described as true gentleman 02 January, 2021 01:00
The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team received a request for help regarding a medical emergency . Picture from Mourne Mountain Rescue/Facebook
THE man who died after collapsing while walking in the Mourne Mountains had just celebrated his first wedding anniversary the day before his tragic death.
Mark Elliott (44) from Portadown was last night described as true gentleman and a gentle giant .
The father-of-one, who was known by the nickname ET, died at Donard Commedagh Saddle on New Year s Eve. Mr Elliott collapsed shortly after beginning his descent.
A mountain walker who died suddenly on New Year s Eve has been described as a gentle giant with a heart to match .
Mark Elliott (44) from Portadown passed away from a suspected heart attack while descending the Donard Commedagh Saddle around 1.50pm on Thursday afternoon.
A popular member of the Flute Church Band and the Portadown True Blues Flute Band, he is survived by his wife Tracy and his son Alexander.
Earlier in the week Mr Elliott, an experienced walker, had posted an anniversary tribute to his wife on social media and had also shared pictures of them enjoying a day of hiking on Boxing Day.
Tributes paid to Mark Elliott after gentle giant dies while walking in Mourne Mountains
He has been named locally as Portadown man Mark Elliott
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Mark Elliott (Image: Flute Band Church)
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