Chris, Passed away peacefully at home on the 6th November 2023 with his family at his side. Loving husband, friend and soulmate of Liz, father of Stephen and Aaron, father in law of Stephanie and grandad of Izzie and Charlie. Much loved youngest son of the late Margery and Vincent Sharples, brother of the late Ian and Edna, son-in law of Ann and Frank, brother-in-law to Margaret, the late Billy Teare and Stephen, Graeme, Michael and their wives and a special uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Chris touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.
Very special thanks to Dr Shui and his team at the Leaders in Oncology, London who guided Chris through his illness over the last two and a half years providing hope, professionalism and compassion. Grateful thanks also go to Nobles Hospital medical consultant Dr Tariq Al-Jabary, Manx Care’s Occupational Therapy department, Brookfield Homecare, the Ramsey District Nurses and the team at IOM Hospice who together made it possible for Chris to be cared for at home with his family during his last weeks which was so important to him.
A funeral service for Chris will take place at St Andrew’s Church, Andreas at 12.30 on Wednesday 22nd November 2023 followed by private cremation at Douglas Borough Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. Anyone wishing to make a donation, to either the Manx Bird Life Point of Ayre National Reserve or the Isle of Man Hospice, in Chris’ memory can do so either directly or through Corkhill and Callow, 7 Dale Street, Ramsey. Telephone 813114.