In Loving Memory
This page is a space to remember and honour loved ones who have died as a result of alcohol, drug or gambling use. Each tribute has been shared by someone bereaved by addiction, offering a glimpse into the lives, love and loss behind the headlines.
You can include a short message (up to 100 words) and an optional photo. Every submission is reviewed before being published to ensure it’s appropriate and respectful.
Tributes
Amy Jane
Amy, my darling daughter, you were the brightest star and everyone who met you, loved you. You brought us all so much excitement, laughter and joy and I have never met anyone like you since. Clever, funny and kind, you were mesmerising and everyone fell under your spell. Being in your company was amazing, your wit and charm and all round gorgeousness shone from you. Our lives are emptier without you here and although I feel you around me still, the aching loss is sometimes unbearable. Even on your darkest day, the light shone from you always. Loving you always.
Matthew John Clark
My mind still talks to you
My heart still looks for you
But my soul knows
You are at peace.
Never above you, never below you, always beside you Matt.
Ewan
A beautiful, funny and kind but misunderstood soul. Intelligent and inquisitive beyond your years. An only son, a first grand child, a father, a grandson, a lion.
Your strength, your passion, your bravery inspire me every day when I struggle with the loss you leave behind. Shine bright my darling, guide us when we are lost. The love for you will never die, it only grows stronger. Forever, mum x
Amelia-jane
Amelia you were the light in every room , you were my bright , beautiful funny daughter the grief of not being able to save you hurts so much you are loved and missed by all of us and where to dearly loved to ever be forgotten
Jamie
Our beautiful brother Jamie, 20 gallons of life in a pint glass, a kind caring and loving heart, a protective and loving son, brother, father and uncle.
Jamie your battle was long and hard, the enemies inside of you, you fought valiantly and relentlessly right to the end.
The world feels cold, dark and scary since you’ve been gone, I keep going and hope you know how loved and missed you are.
I’m so sorry I couldn’t chase all your monsters away big bro.
Rest now warrior, your battle is done.
Love you forever, your baby sister Beth x
Kate
Kate, my bright, animated, loving sister, my shining star. The day you left was the day the light went out. You found life with BPD so hard and your only escape was addiction. The mistakes you made weren’t you, your kind, loving heart only ever wanted to bring happiness to others. My life has spiralled since losing you my darling Kate. Nine years and still there are days where getting out of bed is still so hard. I’m working hard to learn to smile again and put the light back in my heart. Shine bright my beautiful sister.
April Hutchison
My darling April, time is passing quickly since you left us but my pain is ever present. Life goes on without you as it should but the ache of missing you is with me daily. Im still struggling with the guilt of not saving you as a mum should but I know what you would say to me if you could. You were beautiful, amazing, funny, kind, clever, loving and you should still be here with us all. I love you eternally from mum xxxxxx
Isaiah Jacob
Isaiah
My gentle giant
Forever 27
We miss you more than words can say. So intelligent, so strong but too sensitive for this world .
Jeffrey
My wonderfully, talented funny son. You were loved by many but just couldn’t find a way to love yourself. However far away I will always love you until were together again. Meanwhile I miss you with every beat of my aching heart. 💔
Sponsored Tributes
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Amy Louise Shepard
Amy was known for making the people around her laugh, her inside jokes with family and friends and her infectious laugh. Loosing our sister is the hardest thing we have ever gone through- we lost a part of us that day that she went away, and our hearts will forever be broken. We miss her dance moves, sitting with her re-watching her favourite programmes on repeat, and her sarcastic.. sometimes savage humour!
We constantly talk about the good times and all the memories that were made along the way, and we hold onto them so dearly, and that way Amy is truly alive in our hearts forever.
Submit a Tribute
Use the form below to add a tribute in memory of someone close to you. You can share a short message (up to 100 words) and a photo that represents them — this could be of your loved one, a view they cherished, or something meaningful that reminds you of them. Every submission is reviewed before being published on our “In Loving Memory” page to ensure it’s appropriate and respectful.
Thank you for helping us honour those who are gone but not forgotten.