Tributes paid to popular much-loved Eastbourne man
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Elliot Laws was described by his family this week as always having a smile on his face and a young man who had his whole life ahead of him.
Elliot, a former Ratton School student, was found dead in an annexe of his family’s home in Jordans Lane West earlier this year.
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Hide AdAn inquest into his death was heard at Eastbourne Town Hall yesterday (Thursday, December 3).
Elliot’s mother Dinah Ouzman said her son, who worked as a hologram operator at the family’s firm Smith & Ouzman, had a huge personality.
She said, “Elliot was great fun, very kind and caring and always helped those in need.
“He had a wide network of friends and was one of a kind who had a bright future ahead of him.
“He couldn’t have been more loved by all of his family.”
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Hide AdElliot’s grandmother Joan Laws said, “He was loved so much and still is.”
The inquest, presided over by East Sussex coroner James Healy-Pratt, heard Elliot had suffered with his mental health and anxiety in recent years.
Police and emergency services were called to the annexe he lived alone in on February 21 2020.
A post mortem revealed he had been drinking and his death was due to hanging.
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Hide AdCoroner James Healy-Pratt said, “This is such a tragic loss of life; a young man who was spoken of so fondly by his family.”
He said he was satisfied that Elliot had intended to take his own life and recorded a verdict accordingly.
As Elliot’s funeral took place in March during the first Covid-19 lockdown, his family is planning a memorial service in the future.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, the Samaritans may be able to help – the charity’s helpline number is 116 123.