Austen's Tributes

I didnt know you, but I know how much you meant to Zoe your sister. You will never be forgotten. Jess xxx

Jessica Rosier September 25, 2009

My Big Bruv.

I still cant believe you have gone. I have been going through my room, finding cards and notes you have left me over the years. A letter telling me what you have been up to in Newcastle and a quick note asking permission to borrow my walkman, even though you were taking my walkman anyway. Ive been wanting to text you to tell you what Ive found, a 1989 Christmas card to us both from Nanna and Gra and it still plays "Jingle Bells" when I open it.
I cant believe you have gone, I know you are at peace now and no longer in any pain. I have been honoured to call you "My Big Bruv" and for you to call me "Yous Lil Sis". Im so proud of you Aust. xxxxxxxxxxx Always in my heart Big Bruv xxxxxxxxxx

Zoe (Sister) July 14, 2009

Austen were pretty much a double act right from the moment we started college. We were all a really close group and often rolled out from nightclubs together! I always remember Suzy telling me she had a date with Austen one night, and the next day all she did was smile, and ever the true gent-Austen smiled sweetly and said nothing! That was it-the relationshio was borne and Austen and Suzys affection and love for eachother was infectious. I haven't seen them for a long time but when I finally found Suzy on facebook I was overjoyed to chat to Suzy and find out they were married with a beautiful baby boy! And the wedding! What a gorgeous sight! Suzy looked perfect and Austen a real proud, happy gentleman.Lots of love, Clare Henson xxx

Clare Henson July 14, 2009

To Suzy

Dearest Suzy

I didn't have the pleasure in knowing your lovely husband but I did have the pleasure in knowing you. Emma has told us a little about Austen and what a smashing bloke he was and you, Suzy, deserved him, because my memories of you are nothing but affectionate and joyful. Emma has told us of the funny things you did and said when you were teenagers and my heart goes out to you, Luca and the rest of the family.
Take care pet.

Love Clare & Len (Emma's Mum and Dad)

Clare Parker July 7, 2009

Eeyore - you made me smile xxx

Austen and I were both theatre players, and starred in a variety of plays at Redroofs Theatre School. None of which made me smile quite so much as his fabulous rendition of Eeyore in the Tale of Pooh Bear performance that we did. It was truly hard to hold back the laughter as Austen sloped out onto the stage with his fabulous Eeyore drawl ... complete with purple bowed tail. Austen and I also attended the same secondary school, and I have never met anyone so gentle and calm as he was. Austen never had a bad word to say about anyone. A true kind and gentle soul. You will bring everyone a warm smile wherever your spirit lies.

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Claire Lyle
(school friend)
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Claire McColl July 7, 2009

An exceptional pupil

Mr Palmer and myself (Mrs Harvey, now Mrs Palmer) were Austen's Art Teachers at Cox Green School. We were so very shocked to hear about Austen, and remember him as an exceptional pupil, and one that was admired and respected by all staff, for his dedication to his learning, his lovely sense of humour, his pride in his work, his respect for others, and his ever present charm. It is testament to him that after so many years we still remember him with genuine affection as one of the best pupils we taught over 25 years at Cox Green. We are sure that anyone who knew him from school will share our sentiments. We send our deepest sympathy to all his family and friends. I am sure you all will have much to celebrate about the special person that was Austen.

Linda Palmer July 6, 2009

Austen - he will always be the real Peter Pan! A joy to have known and an honour to have called him a friend. Sleep well Austen and let your strength and courage be a lesson to us all. One day we'll all be together again and the dinosaurs of Newcastle College will run free! Thoughts and prayers from us all to Suzy, Luca and the rest of the family. Much love, Mel, Dave and Charlie xxx

Mel Cook July 4, 2009

We have all been very lucky to know and have Austen in our lives. I have known him since college and what a belter of a wee man. Funny, kind, honest, loving and as brave as I think anyone could ever dream of being. To Suze and to Luca and to his family I send all our love. Vicky, Tim and Pod xxx

Vicky Sandison July 3, 2009

A gentle man

I was lucky enough to have worked with Austen at Sage and although we often disagreed about his haircut there is no doubt he was a gentleman in every sense of the word. I will remember him that way and my thoughts are for his wife and son that he loved very much.
He has gone but will not be forgotten by those who were lucky enough to have known him.

Stephen Thirkeld July 3, 2009