In loving memory of Errol Brookstein who sadly passed away on Monday 26th August 2024, aged 77yrs
Errol was born in Durban, South Africa, to Florence & Donald Brookstein. He is the eldest brother of Denise, Gerald, Rodney and June.
Errol's father came to England and then sent for the family in 1962, sponsored by the Methodist Church. His mother and brothers arrived on a Cape Town Castle Luxury Liner then Errol, aged 16yrs, and his sister Denise followed shortly after; flying by a DC10 aircraft via Mozambique, Portugal and Brussels. They arrived in the worst winter on record (The Big Freeze). His youngest sister, June, was born in England a couple of years later.
The family needed Errol to help with finances, so he immediately went to work in the Stock Pot restaurant, Earls Court, with his father (chef).
Errol met his wife, Malle (pronounced Mal-la) in 1963 and have been together ever since. Errol and Malle have a daughter Tanya, son Stephen and grandchildren Samuel, Harrison, Hamish and Esme.
Errol had various employments, ranging from :-
Dishwashing, cleaning, gardening, labouring
HGV Class 1 driver
London Transport Bus driver - Route Master 159, Westminster
Chauffeur - King Hussain of Jordan, VIPs, Celebrities
Police Trained - Security Dog Handler
He loves God, family, dogs, cars, gardening, talking (putting the world to rights), walking (100mph!), cooking, good home cooked food
Flowers or Battersea Dogs & Cats Home donations, are appreciated equally.
https://tributefund.battersea.org.uk/In-Memory/Errol-Brookstein
I miss you Eroll ,You and your family are blessing to my life
Your valuable advice and honest conversation with you were something I will never forget. May your Gentle soul rest in peace and May the Lord comfort your lovely family Amen
Our condolences to the Brookstein family wil love through this sweet from cult time with all our love
We first meet Malle and Errol when they lived near Mitcham common Where he used to walk Yogi.We had some great chats and Laughs whilst walking our dogs.And kept in touch when they moved with regular phone calls.
Will miss you mate till we meet again God bless and sweet dreams.
It was sad to hear about Errol’s passing. Though many years have passed, I’ve never forgotten the kindness and support he showed me. Errol always had time for me, and his generosity and warmth will forever hold a special place in my heart.
I will be eternally grateful to him for bringing Rob and me together. Thanks to Errol, Rob and I have built a wonderful life and family—a blessing we cherish every day.
Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Errol’s memory will live on, always remembered with gratitude and affection.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Laura and Rob
We first met Errol (and Malle) nearly two decades ago. Being fans of his son, we saw them at many venues, Errol always wearing his Proud Dad face.
He was incredibly kind, friendly and inclusive to us. Over the years we shared many conversations and he was always welcoming and warm and we looked forward to seeing him and Malle .
We remember him fondly, he was a true gentleman in the best sense of the word and he will be greatly missed.
He must have left a huge hole in his family and I send my condolences to them, although I am sure he has left them with a miriad of wonderful memories which will leave them with a smile on their face when they speak of him.
Erroll, I have known since I was baby, you wit and humour was unique and you were so full of life and character. May rest in eternal peace and love and condolences to Malle,Tanya, Steven, Robert, Eileen and the grandchildren. With love from Gem, Mark and Hugo
I am so sorry for your loss. I often spoke with Errol outside our home on the Crescent (number 1). He always had time for a few words. He was a very kind and gentle man and I will miss seeing him around.
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