Douglas Brown
posted 27/08/2025
It was an honour to meet you Ollie, you I spired me to live my life better. Absolutely gutted to hear you have gone, but your memory will always be with those of us who loved you.
Till we meet again brother, sleep well
Sean Curran
posted 27/08/2025
My heartfelt condolences to you both, Paul and Marion. Words really fail in times like this, but I am simply heartbroken. Oli was such a kind, bright, and thoughtful soul and he will be so deeply missed.
The photo I attached was from when Oli and I met up for a drink in London, just after I’d moved back to the U.K. He was so insistent that we meet so he could help me settle in - that’s exactly the kind of person he was.
Though I’ll always wish for many more with him, I will forever cherish the memories I do have, and I’m grateful beyond words for the time we shared. His spirit and kindness will always be remembered. Forever my Brighton buddy.
With love,
Sean
Becky Boyle
posted 28/08/2025
Ollie, you were always such a kind, caring soul and I’m so sad to hear you’re no longer with us. It was amazing to reconnect with you over our mutual love of music - that’s exactly the kind of warm, friendly person you were and we were all so lucky to know you.
Rest easy Shippy, lots of love. X
Max Shepherd
posted 29/08/2025
Devastated to hear this incredibly sad news. Oli was a beautiful man. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Caroline and Danny
posted 29/08/2025
Dear Marion and Charles,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this incredibly sad time. Caroline and Danny xxx
PJ
posted 30/08/2025
I remember the sunny Monday Glastonbury morning we met. You sat next to me and we immediately started chatting ike old friends catching up.
You were always so delightfully accepting, understanding and warm. Being your friend was so damn easy, mate.
I'll miss you, dearly
Alexander Boyne
posted 31/08/2025
Ollie was one of the most beautiful souls I have ever met, their character shone brightly even in the darkest moments. Our conversations and debates sparked deep thoughts within me that are still growing. The love for life that Ollie had will never be forgotten and I hope to one day be able to live as free as they did. Sleep well my sweet comrade and worry no more, I will take the next watch x
Liz and Chris
posted 15/09/2025
To Marion, Chaz and Paul,
With much love and sadness at the heartbreaking loss of Oliver. We remember Oli as a fine young man with so much to live for
Elizabeth Lazou
posted 15/09/2025
In memory of young Oliver with great sadness and deepest sympathy
Ganny
posted 25/09/2025
Oli (aka Shippy), you will always stay deep in my thoughts. We enjoyed sport for years, partied together for days and laughed nonstop for hours. Your smile will live on forever in my heart.
Joseph Smith
posted 25/09/2025
Ollie, where do I begin?
You were always there for me. Not only were you my best friend, but you were like a brother to me. The countless occasions that we would spin business ideas off each other. You were always the ideas guy and l had the unfortunate position of the realist. That diving shop out in Thailand though, I think you were on to winner there. Words cannot describe how up upset I will be in that this will never come to fruition.
Im always going to miss the constant clips of cool things that we would share with one another. Snowboarding, kitesurfing, political debates, music. Since you've moved on I'm lost with who to share my heart with.
I'm forever glad that we got to go on that kitesurfing course in Morrocco and I will cherish that memory forever more. I just wish we had time to carry out the many adventures that we had planned.
Your intellect, compassion and knowledge lead you to be one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. A true diamond.
There is not enough words in the dictionary to describe how I feel about you, so I will just say this.
Keep on shining diamond. The world was never good enough for someone as beaufully minded as you were.
Until we meet again my brother. Love now and and always.
Joe x
Mike Lewis
posted 07/10/2025
I taught Oli at the University of the West of England, and stayed friends with him afterwards, for many years. We met up in Brighton, just last year. He was very special.
Joy and Ian Bancroft
posted 09/10/2025
With heartfelt sympathy, in memory of Oliver.
Haaris Riaz
posted 09/10/2025
My dear old school friend, Ollie,
It’s been really difficult since finding out what happened. We spoke not that long ago, and I’m still in shock.
I’ll always remember the articulate, well-spoken, kind and fun friend from school, and later, the work-connected mate we became when our paths crossed again through the different companies we worked for.
I’ll cherish all the good memories forever, bro — from blasting music in your car back in sixth form, to the debates we had in Philosophy and Ethics, all those conversations about music, and just reminiscing about those days. I know it wasn’t easy for you back then, but I didn’t realise just how tough things had got behind the scenes more recently.
From the bottom of my heart, I’m so sorry for everything you went through. I didn’t know how challenging things had become, especially with us living in different cities since those days.
The picture I’ve posted is of us in sixth form — we’d swapped our jackets for a laugh. I’m pretty sure those were my shades too!
Condolences to everyone who knew Ollie.
God bless.
Chloe
posted 09/10/2025
I will never forget the first philosophy lesson we had together, we went at it like cats and dogs debating, and I was so worried we'd be like that always. I couldn't have been more wrong. Straight after that Ollie and I struck up a friendship that I will always cherish. He opened my eyes to so much in the world. I will never forget his kindness, his compassion and his zest for life. The world is certainly darker now that its lost one of it's stars.
Shammi Rahman
posted 09/10/2025
I was Ollie’s A Level philosophy and ethics teacher. Ollie had an incredible mind and beautiful soul and feel a real sense of privilege to have taught him. He was a true intellectual, inquisitive and open to learning and exploring. He had a kind and open heart. I last saw Ollie at Marrakesh airport. It made my day! I didn’t recognise him, but he stopped me and gave me a big hug and said, miss, it’s me.. Ollie, Ollie Shipman. I then remembered him immediately. He told me about his interests and studies in AI and ethics and we continued to talk about Immanuel Kant, religion and philosophy and his dreams. It was like being back in school when he was my student. My heart feels incredibly sad hearing of his passing. My condolences and thoughts go to his family. May his beautiful soul rest in peace.
Ruby Fowden-Willey
posted 10/10/2025
Oli, you were such a great friend and an incredibly kind person.
Thank you for your deep conversations and your silliness — you had such a wonderful gift for both. I’ll always be grateful to have known you. My deepest condolences to your family.
Amberwillow
posted 10/10/2025
Such a kind, loyal, passionate, brave soul. I wish I had listened more and hadn’t taken those things for granted. life is unpredictable, and moments like this remind me, we all need to love more, be less selfish and appreciate those moments we share together. (well I know I do) .
My deepest sympathy to O/Liv family and friends.
Love
Amber xxx
