Pub gets new defibrillator

Devastated family and friends of a Sheffield man who died unexpectedly have joined forces to raise money to buy a defibrillator to be placed at a popular local pub.

Stefan Elliott (43) died peacefully in his sleep in December and his loved ones, along with The Banner Cross pub on Ecclesall Road where Stefan used to work, immediately sprung into action organising a fundraising drive so his memory would live on.

More than £4,200 was donated and Stefan’s family decided to use the money to fund a new defibrillator which has now been put up outside the pub, alongside a plaque for Stefan, with any money left being donated to local mental health charities.

Stefan, a former pupil of Silverdale School and big Sheffield Wednesday fan, lived on Ecclesall Road and worked at Sheffield City Council before he died.

Stefan’s brother, Lewis Elliott (41) from Ecclesall, said: “Losing Stefan has been absolutely devastating for me, my parents, Stefan’s daughter and step-son and the rest of our family and friends. It was such a shock but immediately we knew we wanted to do something to remember him by and the defibrillator just felt right as it would be available to the wider community if ever needed.

“Sophie and the team at The Banner Cross have been absolutely amazing and done so much to support us including organising a fundraising night at the pub and even providing the venue for Stefan’s wake. We can’t thank them enough.

“We also just want to say thank you to everyone who donated and all the support we have received as a family. Stefan was such a loveable and kind hearted person and is so missed by us all. It helps to know that the community he lived and grew up in now has this defibrillator as part of his legacy.”

Sophie Turner (far left) and Alex Kelsey (far right) from The Banner Cross pub on Ecclesall Road with Stefan’s family – his brother Lewis, Dad Kevin and Mum Kath – in front of the new defibrillator.

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