Mr Brian John Steele

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passed away unexpectedly on Friday 14th November 2025, aged 43 years.

Dearly loved and very much missed by his family, many friends, and all those who knew him.

Brian's funeral service will take place at St. Edmund's Church, Shipston-on-Stour, on Friday 19th December 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

Flowers welcome from all.

Donations in memory of Brian are to benefit Rosedale via 'Heart of England Mencap' and may be left in the retiring collection or made via the 'Donate' button below.

Funeral enquiries care of R. Locke & Son, Shipston, on (01608) 685 274.

Total collected to date: £246.22

Charity details

Heart Of England Mencap

About Us

We are Heart of England Mencap, a registered charity supporting people with learning disabilities across Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

We deliver a wide range of support, enabling individuals to live independently within their own home or with support that is tailored to meet their needs.

We find the appropriate ways to support people to live the life they choose focusing on what an individual can do rather than their disability.

Our range of services includes supporting people within their own home or one of our homes, or during day activities. We encourage our customers to further enrich their lives through education, life skills, leisure and a range of social activities.

We offer valuable respite and short break services too, enabling individuals to have some time away from home - perhaps just as a respite visit, a short holiday, or as a first step in learning how to live a more independent life. 

Our approach is to provide the support required – ‘just’ enough - ensuring customer safety and security, as well as encouraging customers to develop independent living skills and lead an active social life, with the reassurance of highly sensitive and person-centred support always being available when it’s needed.

We’re proud of our established track record as a trusted local high-quality service provider for more than 40 years.

Registered Number 1038862

http://www.heartofenglandmencap.org.uk

Service details

Church Service

19 December, 2025 10:30

St. Edmund's Church

St. Edmund's Church, Church Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4AP

Burial

19 December, 2025 11:15

Shipston Cemetery

Shipston Cemetery, London Road, Shipston on Stour, Shipston on Stour, CV36 4ES

Messages of condolence

Cash donations received at the Funeral Service.

Anonymous .

Brian - you were a shining star of our community, everyone that had the joy of meeting you would know you were kind and warm and always ready too help. Seeing you flourish and grow as you lived independently with support from a great team. It was an honour and a delight to know you and you were always so welcoming and genuine. You always contributed and supported the movement to ensure people were listened to and heard. This was such an achievement. Your family will be so proud of you. You will be missed by so many, but you will remain in everyone’s heart. Helena (CEO Heart of England Mencap 2012-2023)

Ms Helena Wallis

Brian, you were a well respected member of our Pathway Day Service & you loved helping the staff team to develop more activities & generate new ideas for the service, to benefit everyone; even later on, joining our various community forums to advocate for disability rights & inclusive access in & around Stratford. Thankyou for your kindness, you will be missed by so many. Jake T - Mencap Pathway Manager (2012-2018)

Mr Jake Thornton