Remembering our friend and colleague, Barclay Mason Colleagues have paid tribute to friend and colleague, Barclay Mason. Barclay was a long-standing member of the emergency department (ED) team. Originally from New Zealand, he was a senior charge nurse, who joined PAHT over 20 years ago. His loss is felt by the ED team and colleagues from across PAHT, including many from the hospital at night team that he worked closely with in the early years and from the East of England Ambulance Service. Barclay tested positive for COVID-19 and was cared for by the ICU and Harold Ward teams. He died at his home last month (December). Barclay's funeral was held in the morning of Tuesday, 12 January, at Parndon Wood Crematorium.
the sanctuary room, during which they paid tribute to him. Candles were lit in his memory, people wrote messages in a special memory book, and all listened to a Maori blessing, shared with us by Barclay's family: Scattered by the wind Cleansed by the rain Uplifted by the sun All doubts are Lifted away All restraints are cast off Fly free, o spirit Fly to the realms of the heavens Uplifted by the sun All doubts are Lifted away All restraints are cast off.
Due to social distancing measures, the service was held in private. Barclay's funeral procession passed through the hospital on the day, starting at the main entrance off of 4th Avenue so that all could pay their respects. The sanctuary room was also made available at this time for quiet reflection, with social distancing observed at all times. Barclay was then flown home to New Zealand for a burial in his hometown of Christchurch. On 30 December, a group of Barclay's colleagues attended a socially distanced ceremony at
Barclay is remembered for his love of the countryside and travelling the UK in his camper van. Anyone wishing to make a donation to chosen charity, The National Trust, in his memory, can do so via Daniel Robinson funeral directors. Please be reminded that there is a range of support available, with details on the staff health and wellbeing page of Alex.
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