Errol Brookstein (27 Aug 1946 - 26 Aug 2024)

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 to join him in 1962, sponsored by the Methodist Church. His mother and brothers arrived on a Cape Town Castle Luxury Liner. 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, gardening, talking (putting the world to rights), walking (100mph!), good home cooked food

Errol is no respecter of persons (Acts 10:34)

Funeral Service - 1pm on Friday 4th October 2024
At St Richard's Chapel, Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, Balcombe Road, RH10 3NQ

Followed by light refreshments at Hartsfield Manor Hotel, Sandy Lane, Betchworth, RH3 7AA

Donations to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (Battersea) rather than flowers please