Celebrating the life of 33-year-old Mark Wilson, from Oakwood, Derby, who became ill and died inside seven weeks - on November 7, 2009 - from an aggressive form of cancer.

His mum, Cynthia, said: "He was a very popular lad and adored his son. He has done us proud over the years."

Former Henry Cavendish School pupil Mark was a keen footballer and played for a club in Chaddesden.

After leaving school he went to college and completed a building course before going on to specialise as a roofer and later working as a drain technician.

Mrs Wilson said her son was only diagnosed with the cancer of the gland, which is near the kidney and produces hormones, after he suddenly started experiencing pain in his side.

When the extent of the 33-year-old's illness became apparent, his friends tried to arrange for him to meet his idols, the Liverpool football team, but he died before his dream could be achieved.

His 13-year-old son, Kyle, will now go in his place and Mark's ashes will be scattered at Liverpool's Anfield ground by his parents, Cynthia, 51, and Steve, 55.

http://www.thisisderbyshire. co.uk/news/Seven-weeks- disease-diagnosis-death- cancer-spread-like-express- train/article-1516427-detail/ article.html [Derby Telegraph]