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

Amelia-jane

1983–2025

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

1977–2026

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

1972–2017

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

1993–2023

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

1996–2024

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

1973–2022

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. 💔

Trafford Metcalf

2009–2024

Forever Fifteen
Eternally able to eat for free
On an all day breakfast
To always feel invincible
And strong
To always laugh at your mum
Getting old
Your hugh boots under the table
Ready for the next day
That never came
Your vinted parcel, that arrived and never opened
To be remembered for being so tall
And kind
And young
Always a middle finger up in pictures
And a coat on no matter how hot
Forever Fifteen. Forever Summer.

Tristan Haines

1989–2021

My boy Tristan, my firstborn, was an exemplary baby, a happy and enquiring toddler and an intelligent and bright boy, loving music and sport.
His addiction became apparent in his early teens and life became increasingly difficult for him. When not ‘in the madness’, he was patient, kind and generous to a fault. He was a prodigious drummer and promising tennis player. He died in the same week he was about to apply to do a Music Performance and Technology Course at Uni.
I miss you every minute of every day, my darling boy, Tristan.

Diane Rowlands

1963–2017

Mum we miss you as much now as we did when it happened. We miss your cheeky laugh, your dancing and singing and your ability to make everyone smile. You’re still very loved xx

1991-2022

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.

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