The Corrigan Family
Each one of you is in our thoughts and prayers. We know that Eddie will leave a remarkable legacy through his music and the life he led. You should be very proud of him and of yourselves. With all our love.....
Jean and Adrian Kingsley Monks
He will remain, Forever in your hearts
We remember your family from when we farmed at Hoathly Hill. We have a fourteen year old son buried at Saint Margaret’s church and feel your loss. Stay strong.
Helen Scott
Whenever I collected Eddie from school, he would dump his bags and go straight to our piano, and I'd hear him working through his day via his fingers. I loved the few years when we had a whole gang of young, non-cricketers who would disappear off for 2 or 3 hours and come back filthy dirty with some sort of 'treasure' they had dug up in the woods. We never worried about where they were because we knew they would magically re-appear at just about tea-time - "is it tea yet Helen?".
What a tragedy. We - I - will miss him.
Gustavo Luna
Hasta el silencio es palabra
Hay momentos en la vida
en que sobran las palabras
no precisas un “te quiero”
ni decir otro “te amo”.
Te basta con la presencia
porque el silencio ya habla
de lo que duele por dentro
cuando el alma desangra.
Un gesto una mirada
un suspiro una lágrima
hablan tan claro y tan alto
que hasta el silencio es palabra.
Ben Craddock
Dear Eddie, I really enjoyed the time we spent together, particularly when we sailed together. The best time of all was when we went sailing at Weir Wood and we both tried to capsize the boat and stay dry, but ended up falling in every time. It was loads of fun. Another time was when we went sailing at Weymouth. It was my first time racing for our school, and even though there was no wind, it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I always enjoyed your company. Love from Ben
Georgie Cornwell
Eddie was a very special person, he made an impact on everyone he met. He was one of the kindest, most honest and funniest people I have ever met. We will miss him loads but will always remember him in our hearts. Lots of love Georgie xxx
Bella R
I remember when Eddie brought noise cancelling headphones to an english lesson so that he wouldn't be able to hear our class chatting. He was one of the loveliest, funnniest and kindest people in our class and I will miss him so much. He was an amazing musician and he always made everyone laugh. We will always remember him.
Sending all my love and condolences,
Bella Rennie xxx
Sophie & De Montaignac family
I remember when I joined the orchestra and Eddie was first violin. Me and Bella were always so impressed by how well he could play and even when he left for this amazing adventure and we became first violinists we were never even close to as good as he was. He was so talented and always such a bright person. He managed to always be happy. He will be missed by us greatly. Sending lots of love and prayers - Sophie de Montaignac xxx
Christian & Belinda Heinrich
As a young boy, Eddie was clearly intelligent and talented; what made him stand out was his clear sensitivity - he saw you and his relationship with you and others, and was gentle and considerate. To talk to him was a pleasure, never an obligation. We shall never forget him.
James Timmis
My standout memories of Eddie were the courage he showed in two situations. Playing a solo musical piece in front of the whole school on an instrument that was almost twice the size of him. On another occasion I coached him in a rugby match and saw him fearlessly tackle boys who were considerably larger than him.
Felicity and Eleanor Thomson and family
When I think of Eddie, I think of how adventurous he was because he decided to sail around the world. He was clever (I remember he was brilliant at Latin), always kind and charmingly confident. I will miss him, Felicity x
Before deciding to travel the world, Barbara was incredibly kind to our family, offering to help solve a problem that we had with a building project. I remember seeing Eddie perform at several musical concerts at school; he showed the same focus and dedication and I know from Felicity he was equally thoughtful.
We are thinking of you all at this very difficult time. With love, The Thomsons
William Corrigan
Rest In Peace Eddie ❤️ I remember the time at our cricket match when we were sitting up on the bank listening to music from Eddie’s iPad he really was kind friendly and loving we will miss you loads Eddie.
George McCaldin
Dear Eddie, What I most admire about you is that you never had an unkind thing to say. We both started at Cumnor on the same day and you were my first friend. We played together during break and you made me feel comfortable settling in when I was nervous. We were always the smallest in the rugby team but you were the bravest when it came to tackling much bigger players. It made me laugh when you brought hot orange juice to the exams when it was snowing. I was sad when you went on your adventure but happy for you because of all fun you would have. I will miss you very much, you were a good friend and a person that everyone wanted to have around them. With lots of love from George
Edward Gibson
I remember playing with Eddie in our camp we called 'the village' by the tennis courts at CHS. We used to go down most break times, we all had separate homes and different jobs. Eddie sold land and homes in exchange for green leaves.
I am so sad that Eddie won't be joining me at Hurst, to continue having break times together.
Wilf, Mabel, Arthur, George, Greg and Apple
We were in 7NJS together and we played rugby in the same team, I remember you were very quick, but I remember most that you were very funny and brilliant at music, something I wasn’t very good at all, especially my singing! What an amazing trip you’ve had over the last two years, an experience that most of us will never have.
Rest in Peace Eddie.
Wilf and family
The McCaldin Family
Dear Harry, Barbara and Amelie,
We send you lots of love at such a difficult time. Eddie was the most wonderful person and popular with everyone who knew him. So talented and so modest. So brave and so kind. He will be hugely missed and never forgotten. With all our love and prayers to you all. xxx
Lotte North
Eddie was a kind, sensitive and gentle soul - a mild-mannered yet eccentric character and a joy to talk to and to teach. He brought tears to my eyes at many a coffee concert at school; his passion for music oozed from his core and you could tell he was at his happiest when playing. I will treasure the memories I have of Eddie in the classroom forever, his wise observations, his mature quips, his amusing idiosyncrasies. I am honoured to have been a part of his life.
Johanna, Patrick, Olivia, Katrina Rosin
Remembering Eddie as a lovely, thoughtful person and a beautiful musician who enjoyed playing - so naturally good. I remember Eddie and Amelie climbing trees and playing in the stream with O & K before your travels. We followed you on your great adventure, saw Eddie & Amelie finding so many interesting and new experiences, saw Eddie's passion for the sea grow; so much to look forward to. Our hearts are with you, to lose someone so precious and with so much life ahead of him, we share some of your good memories of your wonderful boy. All our love, the Rosin family xx
Matt Mockridge
That cheeky chappy, with the engaging smile, is no longer with us.
We, at Cumnor, remember him well and will always have the memories of him, not least his music.
I attach a picture of him from the House Music Competition, with characteristic shirt half-untucked, when he would captivate his audience, even at such a young age.
He loved Cumnor and we loved him.
Harry & the Culme-Seymour family
I really remember our break times at CHS when we played games in the woods such as IT which Eddie was great at. He was always happy and smiling and a really positive person to be around and have in our year. He will be forever missed. With all our love and prayers. Harry C-S
Samantha, Rob, Betty and Scarlett Jones
Eddie, The world has lost a bright star. You did more in 14 years than many do in 40. Fondest memories of our holiday in Orkney in 2011, your visits to us here in Helensburgh and our visits to Penzance. We will think of you always and your music. All our love from Scotland, Sam, Rob, Betty and Scarlett Jones
Jemima Hands
I’m so sorry for your loss. Eddie was such happy and talented boy who was taken too soon. I can’t imagine how you feel, but we are all thinking of you. With love from Jemima and The Hands family
Duncan Mackay
I coached Eddie for a couple of years at East Grinstead Rugby Club, and he was an absolute joy. Whilst not physically big, he was gutsy, committed, always polite and gave his all when playing. A wonderful boy.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing, and my thoughts are with Harry and his family.
With best wishes, Duncan Mackay and family.
Henrietta Brierley
I loved taking Eddie and all his musical instruments to school on the occasional school run. Thinking of you all everyday and sending masses of love. Hxxx
Joseph Boileau
Dear The Jarmans
I am so sorry to hear about Eddie's accident. He was such a nice person. He had a great sense of humour, on one occasion I remember in orchestra laughing my head off when Eddie tried (fairly successfully!) to play the cello like a violin. He obviously had such an amazing adventure with you on your boat around the world. Thank you so much for offering me an opportunity to play at his funereal I would have loved to.
I am so sorry,
Love Joseph
Le Pukeko family
He was a child with a gentle, frank and intelligent gaze. He was a curious, hardworking and open minded child. He was a nice kid to discuss with. He was a quint little man with talent to spare. He was one of those children who make us believe in the future and who make us love life. Eddie thank you for meeting and inspiring us. Rest in peace. We will carry you in our hearts forever.
Izzy and the Jeffery family
I remember when every week we would go to orchestra practice and Eddie would already be standing there, practising a piece off by heart on his violin before most of us had even sat down. He would always have a smile when playing his instruments no matter how challenging it was. On every occasion he would have something kind to say and would always make you smile. I will remember him as a talented and adventurous friend. He will be missed greatly by everyone, but not forgotten. Lots of love Izzy xx
Bronny
I was looking forward to Eddie returning to the UK and filling our house with music again. I loved how comfortable he was in our home that he'd come in, say hello, sit at the piano and play us a tune even before he went off to play with Aikie. I'll never forget the time Eddie and Aikie played 'Stand by me' Eddie on the base and Aikie on the guitar and humoured me by allowing me to sing as they played. It was such a laugh and Eddie was such a talented musician. He could play anything he heard, change keys for any piece he was playing. I feel lucky so to have had a chance to meet Eddie and share his talent as he is taken away from us far too quickly. Eddie, I hope you are in a very happy place. We will all miss you.
Anouk Sayer
This is a text I would like everyone to think about. When you get in a car, on a speed boat, a motorbike, or even a bicycle, I want you to stop and think about what you are about to do. About the lives you are putting in danger, because even though it is not that often, accidents do happen. And this is what happened to my friend Eddie. He was a good friend, a good son, a good brother and over all a good person. And it is now he is gone, that I realize how lucky I was to have known him. He was very young, way too young to have left us. And so talented, good at everything he did. Especially in music. So I would like to thank him for everything he taught me, everything he was going to teach me and to thank him for have been my friend for the last year. He was so precious to everyone who knew him. And his loss will never ever be able to be repayed, in any way.
So before you do anything stupid, before you do anything, period, think about it, about what is better for you and for the others. And it doesn’t matter if you are five minutes late if it’s to spare another good life, because it hurts so much when your friend, your family dies. It is just a hole, sometimes so big it takes years to recover, to stitch it back up. So for everybody who knew Eddie, do all your possible to remember him for who he was. And I know that for some people, as for me, this task is not difficult because there is no such thing as forgetting someone as funny, as talented, or as inspiring as Eddie.
On sunday the 9th of August, Eddie got hit by a speed boat as he was swimming beside his boat. He got fiercely hit on his head and abdomen. The boat’s driver was a man, going way too fast, zooming around the bay very close to the anchored boats, showing off…
I do not know much more about the accident, but I know it was terrible.
On saturday the 15th of august, in all the anchorages of French Polynesia, flowers will be thrown at sea for Eddie. You are more than welcome to do the same for his soul and memory. Thankyou…
Jim, Celine, Lola and Neave
Dear Harry, Barbara and Amelie - we will always keep Eddie in our hearts. He was such a beautiful and exceptionally talented boy. This picture brings back happy memories of one of his many brilliant recitals. The trust will help and inspire young musicians of the future and ensure Eddie’s lasting legacy. With all our love and best wishes, Celine, Jim, Lola and Neave xxxx
The Meldrum Family
We are full of love for you today as we reflect on what an extraordinary contrast of experiences you have had. You were so brave to create such a rich set of shared memories for your family and then to have an accidental tragedy to work through together. Your strength is inspirational. It reminds us how much every moment should be treasured. Our thoughts are with you and truly any way we can help please let us know.
Harvey Morriss
I remember seeing Eddie with a smile on his face around school and being happy with his friends. He was kind and generous. This how I will always remember Eddie.
Joseph Boileau
Dear The Jarmans
I am so sorry to hear about Eddie's accident. He was such a nice person. He had a great sense of humour, on one occasion I remember in orchestra laughing my head off when Eddie tried (fairly successfully!) to play the cello like a violin. He obviously had such an amazing adventure with you on your boat around the world. Thank you so much for offering me an opportunity to play at his funereal I would have loved to.
I am so sorry,
Love Joseph
Alfie Slatter
Eddie was always the happiest person roaming around Cumnor, and was always nice to bump into and would brighten everyone’s day. We were neighbours at home and he would come round sometimes on Sundays during the cricket and ask to drive the buggy, but to his disappointment it was always broken!
We will all miss you Eddie and we’ll never forget you,
Rest In Peace
Emily and Nick Tier
Happy memories of our sailing trip to Weymouth together. Fish and chips on the beach and a couple of greedy seagulls! Rest in peace Eddie. With love from the Tier family.
Nicola, Per, Amelia and Oskar
We will miss you Eddie, as will your family. You will be in our hearts and memories forever. xxxx
David Newbery, Barbara Darlington, Thomas & Benjamin
Eddie was the most wonderful musician as well as being a mature, kind and thoughtful boy. I loved watching his numerous performances in concerts at Cumnor and was amazed by his abundance of talent. We send our love to you all and feel your tremendous loss.
Barbara, David, Thomas and Benjamin
Harry Forcier
I have so many great memories from our time together at Cumnor. You were always telling jokes and your attitude towards everything made everyone happier. We had great fun in 7NJS together and I was really looking forward to having you at Hurst. Love Harry
Arthur Adams
Eddie was amazing company to me and would never fail to make me laugh, only a few weeks ago we were chattering about him, awaiting the time he would come back from his voyage, we are all very sad about his passing but he will always be with us in spirit.
Susan Howes
To Eddie my dear young friend and pupil.
You were one of my most talented and hard working pupils amazingly having gone to not reading a note of music to playing advanced repertoire within two years. True dedication!
You would surely have developed into a top line musician.
However, more importantly was your loving personality and sensitive compassion towards others.
You will be remembered as a true "star". Shine brightly, Eddie!
Jane Sykes
Eddie was a lovely boy - he was a real asset to my form in his last year at Cumnor, polite, friendly and charming. He loved his Latin and I am so very sad that his promising young life was cut short so tragically. I will remember him with great fondness and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. With very best wishes, Jane
Katie Smith
Eddie was always smiling and happy and never had a bad thing to say. He lit up everyone’s life and will be missed greatly.
lots of love Katie xx
Tessa Younger
Barbara, Harry and Amelie,
We stood at Horsted Keynes as you all drove by, sorry not to be able to see you, but there's a time for everything. I saw all the boys, Eddie's friends, who looked so grown-up. Then seeing Eddie's photo, so grown-up and handsome. My strongest memory of Eddie is his playing the violin, leading the orchestra. What a talented boy. The trust fund is a wonderful idea, the music will live on through generations. Much love to you all, Tessa, Quinton and Oscar Ricahrds
Susannah, Freya and Saskia (and Jim) Sclater
We have been thinking of you all a lot, and Eddie’s continuous kindness. I hope you managed to somehow get through today. Lots of love from all of us.
Charley Harris
Busy, brave, quirky, kind, intelligent and so very talented. I can see Eddie standing in the wings of the stage at school, preparing to perform. We always knew we were in for a treat but were never quite sure what that treat would be, and which new and exciting instrument you would bring out next. You were a joy to teach Eddie; a wonderful young man. Always in our memories.
Natasha Bower
You are in our prayers forever more.
With our love
The Bower Family
Gemma Carter
You are all in my thoughts and prayers, Gemma
The Aisher Family
We will remember Eddie entertaining everyone with his wonderful music and running with such determination down the rugby field, tackling opponents much larger than himself. He had a big smile and a kind heart, ‘he was good at making people laugh’ - Hamish. With love Julia, Paul, Hamish and Ella
Hal Kingsland
I remember when we went to Aikie’s for his birthday and we had a laugh doing karaoke – Eddie had a great voice! He was such a talented and fun guy and I shall really miss him. I am so sorry for your terrible loss.
Olly Maclay
I remember Eddie always being up for anything when we were at school together. He always got involved with whatever was going on and threw himself into it. I am so sad that he is no longer with us but I will always remember him. Much love to you all, Olly x
Ania Martenka
Hilarious. Energetic. Playful. Smart. Talented. Full of practical jokes. Put together all of these expressions and you will get an image of Eddie.
Shaking, jumping, and rolling on the floor, laughing with whole body - that was Eddie whenever he had opportunity and means to act this way. But beyond infinite resources of laughter and practical jokes he was mature way beyond his age. It is really hard to say which of his many dimensions is affecting more the lucky people who got to be around him, even just for a bit of time.
I've spend many happy times with Eddie, some of those being running around kitchen island in London home and playing silly games… something about running away from a crab, wasn't i?
The time I’ve spend with Eddie and whole Jarman family during Xmas'15 have special place in my heart. We all laughed and played and spend hours and hours putting together a puzzle with Eddie at the helm of the project.
Eddie, you were the dearest boy to me in the whole wide world. I love you, remember you & think of you, always.
Szymon
Eddie wasn’t perfect. He wasn’t even that tall either.
Was allegedly a talented musician, but playing a fool was one of his favourite games.
Had this crazy hyena laughter which he used whenever there was opportunity.( usually when successfuly pulled a practical joke on his little sister. And many many jokes up his sleeve he had).
Was also one of the few people who preffered the icing over the cake.
A natural runner. (Most of the time running away from annoyed sister.)
True fighter who actually never liked to fight.
A Dreamer who’ll never have to wake up.
A Friend whom i will miss dearly.
Ed Ellison
I know this is a little late but it's the thought that counts for occasions like these. Sadly i had 3 funerals the week of Eddies and Eddie was the one that kicked me while I was down. Me and Eddie have an incredible amount of memories which we shared together since he joined Cumnor where i met him. Countless occasions where things I do every day seem sour without him here to do it with me. It's like doing some things without him have lost their value to me. Sometimes while I'm in my lessons he'll randomly pop into my head with memories flooding back into my head reminding me why he was my best friend. We played rugby together with smiling faces and laughs because no matter whether we were being screamed at or winning a prize it would always be better with him there. I was sad to not be able to make the funeral due to covid and it's been a while since he died but I think I'm finally starting to accept what actually happened. When my grandma died the same week due to cancer which she'd been battling for 3 months i was devastated because this was my first time dealing with death but i knew it was coming. It wasn't like this with Eddie as I was waiting for him to come back, literally counting down the days until i would get to see my best friend again and i remember the exact moment i found out about his death. Driving home from Wales with my family when my mum told me about it and i pretended to not mind or not show my emotion but really my mind was broken. People like Eddie didn't deserve what happened to them this wasn't a death this was a tragedy which mentally broke me and it still has. I send my deepest condolences to Barbera and Harry for losing their only son and for Amelie losing her brother and i send my best wishes to everyone who knew Eddie. I miss him every day and that won't change.
Condolences Ed.
Hal Norgan
Eddie was a great friend and had a lot of talent at school. I remember when people stood around asking him to play us songs, which turned into a crowd. He was a part of Cumnor and our friendship
Liz Robinson
We will remember Eddie with great affection, he was inquisitive, bright, kind and had exceptional musical talent. Our boys so enjoyed exploring and hanging out with Eddie and Amelie. You are in our thoughts and hearts always. Liz and Mal xxxx
