Celebrating Lives

Adam, my brother, was a very talented young boy who grew into an equally clever man. He was very gifted and excelled at many things, especially music which was a favourite.

Ciara was born in the South London Hospital on 1st April 1981. Her many friends remember her with great affection.

Fran had a fun character and zest for life and was always ready to have a go at anything and to be adventurous. She had a delightful sense of humour and could often find humour in any given situation.

Finn was a talented artist who loved the natural world. He also loved music, played guitar and enjoyed going to see bands perform live at Festivals and the Union Chapel where he volunteered

Every day we have the wonderful memories and legacy of George Michael’s music, the stories of his brilliant sense of humor, and on occasion, would get to see his authentic true side.

Ivan was a bright, popular, fun loving boy who was happiest partying, making his friends laugh, and pushing life to the limits. He had his life in front of him. When he became paranoid and irrational, we thought the partying had got out of hand.

He was part of our extended American family who lived in a unique and beautiful place known as Mount Washington on the outskirts of Los Angeles, he was our great-nephew and much loved and admired.

James had an unbelievably warm and outgoing personality which allowed people to gravitate to him instantly with his incredible character always lifting up the room wherever he went.

Jack Weintrob suffered at time with his mental health. Please donate and help this wonderful charity to continue to provide support to people living with mental illness.

Jerome was the second eldest of our 3 sons. When he died, on 31st March 2018, Jerome was only 40 years old…

Lulu was a talented artist who was fun-loving, bubbly and full of life. She had very many friends and was much loved by all who knew her.

Smiley Miley brought happiness to others but could not find it within himself, so let's try to help other people who are in a similar situation.

Born in Watford, he enjoyed a normal childhood with his parents and older brother, did well at school, and was a keen Arsenal supporter. He achieved a 2.1 in History at Leicester University in 2008 despite (as we now know) the onset of paranoid schizophrenia, and he hoped to become a teacher.

My brother Paul’s life was blighted by schizophrenia which started to display itself in his early twenties. Until then he had a full life, was academically bright, and had many friends.

Ray Travers was a lively and loving individual. He lived and worked for 30 years in the mental health profession in London, and for the most part in Worthing. Ray had a love of life and treasured his relationships with his many friends.

Ravi was always smiling as a kid and was remembered by friends as an intelligent, sweet and modest guy. Into music, films and keeping fit, he had his whole life ahead of him. But in his late teens he developed schizophrenia and his life changed forever.

Sarah was a lovely girl, kind and considerate, quiet but very determined. She loved the countryside and when she was walking in beautiful places she was at her happiest.

Our son Stephen was clever, witty and talented – his work colleagues said ‘he made our days so much brighter’. He was also a Karate black belt and had been chosen to train as a member of the JKS England Squad.

Tim was a loving son, brother and uncle and a caring and loyal friend. We can only hope that he knows how much we all love and miss him dearly.

Thomas Elliott died tragically on Friday 3 March 2006 after a ten-year-long struggle with schizophrenia. He lived in Lewes since he was eight years old with his younger brother and parents, and attended Wallands and Priory Schools.

Tom was a loving fiancé, son, brother and uncle and loved dearly by his large and close family. He was like a brother to his cousins and a much loved and loyal friend to many. He was extremely devoted to his son Jack, who he loved dearly.