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Grief Campaigner Dies; Son Lost Under Cliffs
27 Oct
Summary
- Charmaine, a grief campaigner, was found dead on a beach.
- Her son, Ewan, was also found dead under cliffs in 2020.
- Charmaine founded a grief cafe and won a mental health award.
A police spokesperson confirmed that Charmaine's next of kin were notified following her tragic discovery on a beach. Investigations into her death are ongoing, with an inquest adjourned to establish the legal cause. Tragically, Charmaine's son, Ewan, was also found deceased under cliffs at Portreath in 2020.
Charmaine, formerly of Islington, London, was widely recognized for her work as a grief campaigner. Just twelve months after her son's death, she founded a grief café and later partnered with the Good Grief Trust to establish similar pop-up cafes across Cornwall and beyond. Her significant contributions were acknowledged in 2021 when she received The Caroline Flack Mental Health Hero Award at The Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards.
The Good Grief Trust paid tribute to Charmaine, highlighting her passion for supporting others following her personal loss. The charity expressed deep pride in her award and her success in improving access to vital support services through the Good Grief Pop Up Cafes. They extended their love and support to her daughter Libby and her family and friends during this difficult time.
