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Grenville Davey, British sculptor, has died, aged 60

April 29, 2022

When a retrospective of the work of past Turner Prize winners was held at Tate Britain in 2007, Grenville Davey’s was shown next to Damien Hirst’s. The latter’s sculpture, Mother and Child Divided (1993)—a four-part vitrine holding a bisected cow and calf preserved in formaldehyde—retained the power to shock that had helped it win Hirst the prize in 1995. Davey’s Tate submission, by contrast, was so self-effacing that it was easy to walk past it without noticing.

Grenville Davey died, suddenly, on his Essex farm, after a trip to the south-west. He is survived by a son, Sennen, from his marriage to the sculptor Victoria Burton. “It’s so lovely to be home, my own bed, gentle rain, garden, future,” he had written that day. “I will sleep well, and dream.”

Cause of death not reported.

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2022/04/29/obituary-grenville-davey-british-sculptor

Two musicians:

Ric Parnell, drummer who played Mick Shrimpton in 'This Is Spinal Tap,' has died at 70

May 2, 2022

English drummer Ric Parnell, who was best known for his role as Mick Shrimpton in the This Is Spinal Tap movie, has died at the age of 70.

Parnell was an accomplished musician who played in a number of bands before landing the role as Shrimpton, who, in the film, died of spontaneous combustion and was one of several of the band's drummers who met odd fates. In reality, he toured with Spinal Tap as Shrimpton's "twin brother" Ric Shrimpton and played on their first two albums, This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and Break Like the Wind (1992).

No cause of death reported.

https://loudwire.com/ric-parnell-spinal-tap-drummer-dies/

Dominic Hopkins obituary

May 1, 2022

My friend Dominic Hopkins, who has died suddenly aged 57, was a dedicated, popular and inspirational violinist who played for many years with the Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra and was its leader from 2008 to 2016.

I first met Dominic in his busking days, when Mozart, Pachelbel and Vivaldi filled the air, and our paths would often cross in concert hall or swimming pool. Dominic swam regularly for therapy and pleasure but, following a medical emergency while swimming, was taken to hospital, where he died the next day.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/may/01/dominic-hopkins-obituary

Bonfest: Man found dead at Angus music festival

May 2, 2022

Police visited the festival around 1.10 pm after the alarm was raised concerning the 53-year-old's death.

Officers aren't treating the man's passing as suspicious and the festival's organisers said there's no suspicious circumstances.

It is understood the man was a resident of the UK and his family has been informed of his death.

Bonfest is a rock music festival and celebrates AC/DC singer Bon Scott, who lived in Kirriemuir as a child and died in 1980.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/8790223/bonfest-man-dead-angus-music-festival/

Two 12-year-old boys “died suddenly”:

Sudden death of schoolboy, 12, sparks outpouring of grief as staff cry in corridors

April 29, 2022

A 12-year-old boy died suddenly at home this week sparking an outpouring of grief at his school where staff wer seen crying in the corridors.

Layth Maumoniat was a Year Seven pupil at Allerton High School in Leeds, LeedsLive reports.

Staff members were seen crying in the corridors and hallway of the school after learning of the death, eyewitnesses said.

There has been an outpouring of grief on social media for the boy, along with many sending their condolences to the family.

A spokesperson for Allerton High School confirmed they were told the student had died, but "haven't heard anything else" since then.

They added: "All we can confirm at the moment is that a young student, a year seven student, has died."

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/sudden-death-schoolboy-sparks-outpouring-26835218

Downpatrick tragedy: PSNI enquiries continue into sudden death of boy, aged 12

April 28, 2022

Police said yesterday that they were attending a sudden death in the Kennedy Square area of Downpatrick, but that they had no further details at that time.

Today the PSNI said it is still investigating what happened.

“Enquiries are ongoing in relation to the sudden death of a 12-year-old boy in the Downpatrick area on Wednesday, 27th April,” a spokesperson said. “There are no further details at this time.”

Downapatrick SDLP Councillor Dermot Curran said the ambulance and air ambulance both arrived very quickly and tried to resuscitate the boy but that, unfortunately, he passed away.

“It is a very quiet area and the whole of Downpatrick is in shock and very much in sympathy with the family, especially for such a young person to pass away like this, it is devastating,” he said.

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/crime/downpatrick-tragedy-psni-enquiries-continue-into-sudden-death-of-boy-aged-12-3673438

Two prison officers found dead over the weekend:

‘Devastated’ Mystery as two prison officers confirmed dead at HMP Peterborough

May 2, 2022

The officers' colleagues at the jail are currently being given support after the deaths. Authorities and HMP Peterborough have confirmed that two prison officers have died over the weekend. The gender of the officers has not been confirmed.

However, they are believed to be female.

The circumstances behind the deaths of the two officers have not yet been revealed.

It is believed they were not at the prison or on duty at the time.

HMP Peterborough released a statement giving its condolences to the families of the two officers. They also said any necessary support will be offered to the families.

HMP Peterborough is a private prison run by Sodexo, and is a 'for-profit' business that is contracted by a Government agency.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1604295/prison-officers-mystery-death-hmp-Peterborough-weekend-female

“Died suddenly” in the street:

Police cordon off area after man's body found in street

April 30, 2022

Police enquiries are ongoing after a man's body was found on a street. South Wales Police have confirmed the death of a 45-year-old man who was found in the street at Caerau Road, Caerau, Maesteg.

It is thought the body was found in the early hours of Saturday, April 30. Police officers said next of kin have been informed. No cause of death has been released.

Enquiries are ongoing, however, and police said at this stage there did not seem to be any suspicious circumstances. A large section of Caerau Road remained cordoned off on Saturday afternoon,

One resident nearby who didn't want to be named said the road has been closed since earlier this morning. "All I know is there was a 45-year-old man found dead this morning," she said. "They found him in the road. I think it was about 4 o'clock or so this morning that it happened.

"They're saying it's not suspicious but there are still police there."

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/maesteg-caerau-man-dead-street-23832087

“Died suddenly” in a restaurant:

Police confirm tragic sudden death of man who became unwell during meal in Yarm

May 1, 2022

Police have confirmed a man in his 40s sadly died after becoming unwell on an evening out in Yarm.

As reported, a huge medical response attended Yarm High Street and was seen by passers-by near Uno Ristaurante. A doctor and paramedics were among the crews attending to help the man.

https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/police-confirm-tragic-sudden-death-23836670

Follow-up coverage identified the diner:

Former Barrow AFC player Neil Campbell died suddenly while eating meal at restaurant

May 2, 2022

https://www.lancs.live/news/local-news/former-barrow-afc-player-neil-23842538

Two sudden deaths “not being treated as suspicious”:

Man’s sudden death at Bonfest in Kirriemuir not being treated as suspicious

May 1, 2022

The sudden death of man at Bonfest in Kirriemuir is not being treated as suspicious Police Scotland have confirmed. Officers were called to the site in the Angus town on Saturday afternoon.

The man, a 53-year-old, has not been named.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.10 pm on Saturday officers attended a report of the death of a 53-year-old man at the Bonfest Festival Site near Kirriemuir. “The death is not being treated as suspicious and, as with all sudden deaths, a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/3248270/bonfest-sudden-death/

Man’s sudden death in Bessbrook not being treated as suspicious

April 29, 2022

Police have confirmed that the sudden death of a man in Bessbrook is not being treated as suspicious. The man has been named locally as 27-year-old Ryan Sims.

Emergency services were tasked to the scene of the incident just off the Green Road on Wednesday afternoon. The young man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police spokesperson said: “A post mortem has been completed to establish the cause of death and police are now waiting on toxicology results.

“No arrests have been made and at this time the death is not being treated as suspicious.”

https://armaghi.com/news/bessbrook-news/mans-sudden-death-in-bessbrook-not-being-treated-as-suspicious/166350

Thousands of pounds raised for headstone after death of 27-year-old record label manager from Harrietsham

April 29, 2022

More than £13,000 has been raised for a memorial stone for a Harrietsham record label manager who died unexpectedly.

Callum Davis, 27, who lived in Southfields Way, was found unresponsive by police, lying on his bedroom floor on December 29.

Details of the tragedy were given at an inquest at County Hall last Thursday.

Area coroner for Mid Kent and Medway, Bina Patel, heard from a pathologist who said the cause was “sudden adult death”.

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/tributes-pour-in-after-27-year-old-s-sudden-death-266315/

Advocate Niall McCluskey dies at 53

April 28, 2022

Scottish Legal News is sad to report on the sudden death of popular and much respected advocate Niall McCluskey at the age of 53.

Mr McCluskey obtained his LLB and diploma from the University of Aberdeen and called to the bar in 1995, having been in private practice as a solicitor and a procurator fiscal depute. He was involved in hundreds of cases, prosecuting and defending at all levels. He also had significant experience of extradition cases and a particular interest in human rights with respect to both criminal law and extradition.

Mr McCluskey’s stable, Optimum Advocates, told SLN: “We are all utterly devastated at the loss of Niall. Niall was a lovely, caring man who will be sorely missed by us all. He was a true asset to our stable. Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.”

No cause of death reported.

https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/niall-mccluskey

Tributes paid for Fiona Park, 60, of Hexham

May 2, 2022

Tyne Green Park Run, one of the charity events Fiona regularly supported since her husband Neil Park started the Park Run, held a minute's applause at Tyne Green on Saturday, April 30.

"In honour of Fiona, we're all wearing purple and we thought we would celebrate her life with a minute's applause," Claire Knowles, one of the park run directors, said in the Facebook video.

Fiona died unexpectedly after suffering a heart attack on Sunday, and tributes have also been paid on social media.

"She was a regular volunteer and we lost her suddenly last weekend, a shock to all of us, she was not only a wonderful member of the Park Run family, she was just a pretty good, solid person," Claire added. "We are, of course, pretty devastated."

https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/20109152.tributes-paid-fiona-park-hexham/

“Died suddenly” while bicycling:

Fundraising memorial football match to be held at Fareham Town FC for Kev Dixey who died of a heart attack at 50

April 29, 2022

Kev Dixey, from Fareham, was out cycling in May last year when he died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 50.

His partner, Kirstie Cooper, together with a group of Kev’s friends, are marking the anniversary of his death by putting on the event which will be held at Fareham Town FC at 3pm on May 7.

Kirstie said: ‘Kev was kind, friendly, and a true gentlemen. He loved to socialise and had a wicked sense of humour.

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/fundraising-memorial-football-match-to-be-held-at-fareham-town-fc-for-kev-dixey-who-died-of-a-heart-attack-at-50-3675871

Family's tribute to 'kindest' brother and Bradford City fan who died suddenly aged 39

April 28, 2022

The brother of a Bradford City fan who died suddenly aged 39 has paid tribute to him as "probably the kindest person to walk the Earth." Stuart Waugh was speaking about his brother Adam Waugh, who tragically died of a suspected heart attack shortly before his 40th birthday.

Stuart said younger brother Adam "always had a smile on his face" and was a big fan of his beloved City, having followed his team home and away for many years. Stuart said: "Adam will be very much missed by everyone who had the pleasure to meet him.

"A massive Bradford City fan, unfortunately, he was taken from us suddenly at 39 years old. We were planning his 40th which was on May 6.”

Adam died on April 18. He had lived in Heysham, near Morecambe.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/tribute-kindest-brother-bradford-city-23812850?fr=operanews

Heartbroken daughter pays tribute to 'warrior' dad who died suddenly aged 59

May 1, 2022

A heartbroken daughter has paid tribute to her "warrior" dad who died suddenly at the age of 59. Martin Lappin, from Rhyl, died on April 22, less than 24 hours after being admitted to hospital with a blood clot.

The dad-of-five went to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on April 21 after feeling unwell and tragically died less than a day later, according to his daughter Chantal. In an emotional tribute, Chantal described her dad as the "life and soul of the party" who "was loved by everyone".

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/heartbroken-daughter-pays-tribute-warrior-238098

Liverpool FC fans asked to pay tribute to young dad who died suddenly

April 29, 2022

The heartbroken wife of a lifelong Liverpool fan has called on fellow supporters to pay tribute to him at the game against Newcastle United on Saturday.

Jamie Piercy, 27, died suddenly at Sunderland Royal Hospital on April, 13. The dad of two leaves behind his partner Chloe and two young sons Archie, six, and Harry, three.

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-fc-fans-asked-pay-23830900

Finley Scholefield, 24

April 28, 2022

My son Finley Scholefield, who has died unexpectedly in his sleep aged 24, was an industrious young man who was always creating, be it music, art, apps, or some random wire contraption only he knew the function of.

His day job was as a technical producer for GDS, a virtual executive events provider in Bristol, having graduated with a degree in sound and music for games from dBs Institute in the city last year.

No cause of death reported.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/28/finley-scholefield-obituary

Heartbroken daughter pays tribute to 'always marvellous' tailor who made suits for Martin Freeman and David Haye after sudden death aged 67

April 27, 2022

The heartbroken daughter of a celebrated South London tailor who died suddenly of a heart attack last month has paid tribute to her "marvellous" dad, who was always just a phone call away. George Dyer, who was the owner and founder of Threadneedle Man on Walworth Road was pronounced dead aged 67 on March 28, 2022.

The Jamaican-born suit maker was an expert in his field, and his stylish suits helped him attract A-listers as part of his clientele, including actor Martin Freeman, former pro boxer David Haye and punk rock musician Paul Weller. His daughter Deniece, however, will remember him first and foremost as a doting dad, 'who would do anything for anyone'.

https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/heartbroken-daughter-pays-tribute-always-23805923

Popular founder of Saltmarine car dealership passes away after sudden illness

April 28, 2022

The founder of Saltmarine car dealership in Co Tyrone has passed away after a sudden illness. Neil Salt, who was 75, died peacefully yesterday (Wednesday), according to a post on the company’s Facebook page.

Mr Salt set up the business, which is based at Tamnamore Roundabout, just off Junction 14 on the M1 in Dungannon, 53 years ago.

The post read: “It is with a heavy heart we inform you of the passing of our founder Neil Salt.

“Over the years he formed personal friendships with so many customers and enjoyed seeing the same faces return time and again. He will be missed by all.”

No cause of death reported.

https://www.armaghi.com/news/dungannon-news/popular-founder-of-saltmarine-car-dealership-passes-away-after-sudden-illness/166239

Tributes pour in for long standing Blantyre Vics stalwart after sudden death on holiday

April 27, 2022

Tributes have been paid to a long-standing Blantyre Vics stalwart after his sudden death on holiday last week.

Andy McDade suffered a heart attack whilst in Malaga, Spain, last Friday evening with his wife Margaret.

The 73-year-old dedicated 40 years of his life to various roles on the football club's committee, with those closest to him often joking that the Vics were his family.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/tributes-pour-long-standing-blantyre-26801157

Tributes to 'much-loved' Northampton PC Alec Prentice who died suddenly

April 27, 2022

Tributes have been paid to a "much-loved" police officer who died after becoming unwell suddenly.

Northamptonshire PC Alex Prentice had been praised for his policing, which included trying to save the life of teenager Rayon Pennycook.

The force's Road Crime Team announced the news on Twitter on Tuesday.

Chief Constable Nick Adderley said: "The force is mourning the loss of PC Alex Prentice, who was taken ill and died suddenly yesterday morning.

"Alex was a much-loved colleague and friend having worked in a wide variety of roles and departments, and his death has shocked officers and staff across the organisation.

"Alex was a member of our Road Crime Team based in Kettering and had worked for Northamptonshire Police for more than 20 years. He will be missed by all those who knew him, and our thoughts are with his family and friends."

No age reported.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-61243470

'Friendly and hard working' chef went to sleep and never woke up

April 29, 2022

Cara Danielle Moroney, 34, died suddenly at her flat in Waterloo Warehouse on Waterloo Road, Liverpool, on January 3. The 34-year-old, originally from Burnley, had started working at Lerpwl on Albert Dock in April last year, where her colleagues said she became known for her "hard work, dedication and mischievous grin."

An inquest into her death was held today, April 29, at Gerard Majella Courthouse in Liverpool. Senior coroner Andre Rebello recorded her death as accidental.

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/gun-thug-jailed-much-loved-23830044

Charity golf day in memory of Hastings man, 23, who died from undiagnosed heart condition

April 29, 2022

Dan Parris was just 23 when he collapsed and died without warning on February 22, 2021.

He had never been diagnosed with any heart conditions and seemed to be in perfect health.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/charity-golf-day-in-memory-of-hastings-man-23-who-died-from-undiagnosed-heart-condition-3674464

Two young mothers “died suddenly” in Scotland:

Scots mum, 27, who would ‘do anything for her little boy’ dies suddenly as family pay tribute

April 29, 2022

A SINGLE parent who would "do anything for her little boy" has died suddenly, sparking an investigation.

Rebecca Moffat passed away at home in Hawick, Roxburghshire, on Monday.

Rebecca's death is being probed by the Crown Office Scottish Fatalities Investigations Unit.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/8778420/hawick-mum-sudden-death-tributes-rebecca-moffat/

Edinburgh mum devastated after sudden loss of daughter who died unexpectedly

May 1, 2022

An Edinburgh mum has been left devastated after the sudden loss of her daughter who had a "heart of gold" and was "beautiful inside and out."

Tragic 31-year-old Chloe Haworth suddenly passed away leaving her 13-year-old son Jayson, five brothers and her devastated mum Barbara Haworth.

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-mum-devastated-after-sudden-23837565

Mum, 39, dies at cold water therapy camp popular with Coleen Rooney and other celebs

April 27, 2022

A mum died after plunging into a river at a cold water therapy camp popular with celebrities. The 39-year-old - who has not been named - was pulled from the water and given CPR at Breatheolution in Buxworth, Derbyshire on Monday.

She had been acclimatising to the icy cold temperatures in the River Goyt during a two-hour session alongside a couple of pals, all from Manchester.

The group had been joined by therapist Kevin O'Neill, who runs the camp, which charges up to £200 per person.

The mum-of-three is understood to have collapsed before being helped out of the river by Mr O'Neill, who performed CPR.

An air ambulance landed at the camp but the woman later died in hospital.

Mr O'Neill told the Sun: "I am heartbroken. I've not slept and I'm finding it hard to process. I cannot stop thinking about her family. It's tragic."

He explained he had told the group to gently lower themselves into the water after getting used to the water temperature.

He said the woman was laughing before suddenly collapsing.

Mr O’Neill added: "I have taken 1,100 people into the water over two years and nothing like this has ever happened. It’s a freak incident and very sadly someone has lost their life."

Everyone who visits the camp signs a waiver and is asked about their medical history.

He previously said: "When you submerge your whole body into cold water it goes through a lot of physiological and chemical changes. You can soon get into trouble."

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-39-dies-cold-water-26807833

Wife wakes up to find chip shop owner husband dead in bed; a fundraising page has now been set up for George Panagi, 41

April 27, 2022

A heartbroken mum has woken up to discover her chip shop owner husband dead in bed. A fundraising page has now been set up for George Panagi.

George tragically died a sudden death while sleeping beside his partner. Mr Panagi was found having passed away at the family home by his wife of 14 years, Ali.

The 41-year-old told StokeonTrentLive: "The alarm was going off so I reached over George to turn it off, he felt a bit cold so I pulled the duvet over him. It felt different so I jumped out of bed and went around to his side. He was lying on his side and his lips were blue.

“I rang for an ambulance and started doing CPR. I carried on until the paramedics got here which was about 20 minutes. He was pronounced dead at around 8 am. I was like 'this can’t be happening'. He had underlying health issues but everything was OK. He had just been to the hospital for a check up and it was fine, it was all very sudden."

George owned The Village Chippy in Audlem and tragically leaves behind his children Max, aged 10, Alexi, aged 12 and Paige, 26. His wife said: “I am lost for words and still can’t understand why it happened. It’s just a waiting game to hear back from the coroner.”

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/wife-wakes-up-find-chip-23796061

Family's tribute to Burton 'gentle giant' who died suddenly at 33

April 27, 2022

The broken-hearted family of a man who has died suddenly at the age of 33 have spoken of how he "lit up any room". Zia Ul Haque, who was known to everyone as Zia Khalid, was found at his family home, in Derby Street, Burton, having suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday, April 25.

Former Abbot Beyne school pupil Mr Khalid had previously worked at Sainsbury's; Cineworld in Burton; the Burton Mail; Burton Albion Football Club; and latterly Derby College in the marketing department. Mr Khalid's uncle, Shaid Hussain, owner of Good News in the town centre, said the family was shocked at his sudden passing. He said: "It happened all of a sudden.

"He had had a bug for a few weeks but it was nothing severe and he was resting at home. His father had gone to work that day and Zia called him telling him everything was fine. However, later his brother knocked on the door and there was no answer.

"We are just shocked. He was a gentle giant who lit up any room he walked into and had a great personality. He was a kind and loving man. His mother died in 2014 and he went through a tough time but always had a smile on his face. He was close to her."

https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/news/burton-news/familys-tribute-burton-gentle-giant-7006080

Police appeal for image not to be shared online after sudden death in Co Armagh

April 27, 2022

A man has died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon in the Co Armagh village of Bessbrook.

It is understood the man’s body was discovered in an area close to a river in the Green Road area of the village.

The PSNI also requested that images circulating online are not shared.

It is thought the victim was aged in his 20s.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are currently in attendance at the sudden death of a man at the Green Road area of Bessbrook this afternoon (Wednesday 27th April). There are no further details at this stage.

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/police-appeal-for-image-not-to-be-shared-online-after-sudden-death-in-co-armagh-41594477.html

The brother of Vetusta player Abel Bretones dies

April 27, 2022

Oviedo yesterday gave condolences to Abel Bretones, Vetusta midfielder, after the death of his brother, Teo Bretones, 36 years old and a resident of Edinburgh. According to several sources, the brother of the Oviedo youth squad died suddenly. Abel Bretones, a native of La Felguera [Spain], was a player for the Unión Popular de Langreo until last January, when he signed for Vetusta, a subsidiary team of Real Oviedo. “We deeply regret the death of the brother of our player Abel Bretones. Lots of strength and all our love. We are with you”, Oviedo wrote yesterday.

https://www.lne.es/real-oviedo/2022/04/27/muere-hermano-jugador-vetusta-abel-65429120.html

IRELAND

David McKechnie, 45: Insightful deputy foreign editor with a gift for friendship

April 29, 2022

David McKechnie, the deputy foreign editor of The Irish Times who has died unexpectedly aged 45, was a master story teller. This gift was central to what made him a superb writer, an insightful editor and a treasured friend of many.

McKechnie began his career in journalism as a sports writer for the Sunday Tribune in 1996. He moved through various production roles for the Sunday Times, the Guardian and The Irish Times before being appointed deputy foreign editor for The Irish Times in 2015.

As well as his work as an editor, McKechnie reported for the newspaper on the Fifa World Cup in Brazil in 2014, the Columbian peace process in 2017 and the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh in 2018.

McKechnie’s insatiable appetite for learning saw him return to study for a degree in art history and English at University College Dublin from 2006 to 2009 while continuing to work full time in The Irish Times. He went straight into a one year master’s degree in American literature at the university. It was during this year that he met a young Dutch woman, Lilian Dorst, who had come to Ireland to do a master’s degree in Anglo-Irish literature and drama in the English department at UCD.

The relationship between Dave and Lilian blossomed and in 2017, the couple married in the medieval church Sint-Nicolaaskapel in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, returning to live in Dublin thereafter.

The couple’s many plans for the summer of 2022 – which included camping, hiking and music festivals – were cut short when on his return from a short run one evening, he collapsed at home. His death seven days later in the Mater hospital was mourned by his family and a wide circle of friends from around the world.

No cause of death reported.

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/david-mckechnie-insightful-deputy-foreign-editor-with-a-gift-for-friendship-1.4864308

Norman Surplus: Gentleman gyro pioneer was born adventurer

April 30, 2022

Norman Surplus's lifetime of adventure began even before he was born. It was February 1963, the height of the 'Big Freeze' that gripped Ireland that terrible winter, and the worst blizzard in living memory had left Larne under feet of snow. Nan Surplus was heavily pregnant with her third child and when the time came to go to hospital, her neighbours in Larne had to help dig a passage out from her home.

Norman would spend his whole life charting new paths and overcoming challenges, both in the business world and in his passion for exploration.

He circled the world for the first time as a video game designer, visiting every Grand Prix circuit to photograph the tracks before painstakingly recreating them digitally.

However, it was after overcoming cancer in the early 2000s that he set off on undoubtedly his greatest adventure, taking to the skies to go where no airman had gone before.

Nine years and 27,000 miles later, he succeeded in becoming the first person to circumnavigate the globe in a gyrocopter and earned the place in the record books his life so richly deserved.

He recently completed a book, First Gyro, telling the full story of his exploits which can be pre-ordered at firstgyro.net.

Norman was 59 when he died suddenly on April 19 following a suspected heart attack.

https://www.irishnews.com/notices/livesremembered/2022/04/30/news/norman-surplus-gentleman-gyro-pilot-was-born-adventurer-2655500/

Tributes paid following death of race-walking coach Raymond Flynn, 68

April 26, 2022

Tributes have been paid to the athletics race-walking coach Raymond Flynn, who died suddenly over the weekend at age of 68.

“It is with great sadness that Athletics Ireland mourns the passing of Sligo native Raymond Flynn, a member of the Athletics Ireland high performance committee as well as a dedicated coach and official who was ever present at events across the country. ‘Ray’ was passionate about race walking and started with his local Calry AC in the late 1960s, inspired by the likes of walkers such as Jackie McGowan and Tommy Casey, which would in turn lead him to become a European race-talking Judge.”

Pierce O’Callaghan, former international race-walker and now head of competition management at World Athletics, said: “The news of the untimely passing of Sligo athletics official Ray Flynn has come as a major shock to everyone who knew him from Sligo and further afield and marks the end of an era in Sligo Athletics."

No cause of death reported.

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/tributes-paid-following-death-of-race-walking-coach-raymond-flynn-1.4862625

Clondalkin mum with 'beautiful' laugh remembered after sudden death; Juliet Daniel, 48, was visiting Tallaght Hospital for a blood test when she collapsed suddenly

April 27, 2022

Juliet Daniel, 48, was visiting Tallaght Hospital for a blood test when she collapsed suddenly on April 15.

Daughter, Aaliyah, told Dublin Live: "We are still not sure what exactly happened because we haven’t received the post mortem results yet.

"Even the doctors don’t know the cause but they suspected it might have been a cardiac arrest.

"She was referred for a blood test because she said she was feeling weak and tired the past few days. She was also looking a bit pale so that’s why she went to hospital."

Aaliyah, 17, remembered her mum fondly, saying: "Her laugh was very distinct. It was my favourite thing. I remember her laugh when we went to Wexford with a family friend and they were playing games. It was beautiful."

Clondalkin woman Juliet who worked as a carer had to leave her job to look after her daughter Aisha who has special needs.

Aaliyah said: "It was a big turning point in our lives when mam left her job in 2015. My mum was Nigerian. She came to Ireland in 1998 after living in England. She has no family in Europe, they're all in Nigeria."

Now Aaliyah and her siblings are in the process of trying to get two of Juliet's sisters to come to Ireland for the funeral.

https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/clondalkin-mum-beautiful-laugh-remembered-23797017

A 14-year-old girl “died suddenly”:

‘State of shock’ — teenager Aoibhe Byrne’s sudden death leaves community reeling

April 29, 2022

Tributes have been pouring in for a ‘bubbly’ teenager who ‘always had a smile on her face’ who died suddenly this week.

Aoibhe Byrne, 14, died following an accident at a property in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, on Wednesday night.

No further details on that “accident.”

https://extra.ie/2022/04/29/news/aoibhe-byrne-tributes

A 12-year-old boy “died suddenly,” of cardiac arrest:

Dublin community in mourning after sudden death of 12-year-old boy

May 2, 2022

Dublin’s inner city community have come together following the death of a 12-year-old primary school student. Oliver (Ollie) Heimrich passed away last Tuesday following a cardiac arrest.

He was a sixth class student at Rutland National School in Dublin 1. The national school student was originally from Polan

d. A fundraiser has been set up to help the family bring his body back to Poland. Christine Tobin is one of the organisers of the fundraiser and is a member of the school’s parents’ association.

Speaking to Dublin Live, Christine said Ollie ‘always wanted to be happy’ and was ‘always generous and kind to his friends.’

https://extra.ie/2022/05/02/news/dublin-community-rally-together-after-sudden-death-of-12-year-old-boy

Former League of Ireland goalkeeper Freddy Hall dies aged 37

April 26, 2022

Former League of Ireland goalkeeper Freddy Hall has died suddenly at the age of 37.

The Bermudan stopper spent three seasons in the league after signing for the now-defunct Limerick FC in 2015.

The goalkeeper was a popular figure among his teammates at the Munster side and was part of the team that won promotion to after clinching the First Division title in 2016.

In all, Hall made 40 appearances for the Limerick outfit between 2015 and 2018 before returning home to his native Bermuda.

No cause of death reported.

https://extra.ie/2022/04/26/sport/soccernews/freddy-hall-goalkeeper-dies

Ballinasloe devastated after local character dies 'suddenly' as heartbreaking tributes pour in

May 2, 2022

A Galway town is in mourning after a beloved local character died ‘suddenly’. Jasper Kraus, who was formerly of The Hague, Netherlands, and Killahornia, Creagh, Ballinasloe, sadly passed away on April 27.

The death notice on RIP.ie reads: “Jasper sadly passed away, suddenly at home where he was happy, on the 27th of April, 2022. Predeceased by his son Kevin Joey, mother Oma, father Opa and sister Ida.

“Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving daughter Virginia, son-in-law Niall, doting granddaughters Josie Leigh and Sofie Mai, brother John, extended family, neighbours, friends and especially the numerous carers that created strong friendships with who will miss him dearly.”

Jasper Kraus was a beloved member of the community and tributes have poured in since his passing.

No age or cause of death reported.

https://www.galwaybeo.ie/news/ballinasloe-devastated-after-local-character-7025323

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