. Tom Giles .

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Tom was a kind, fun-loving, gentle giant who was comfortable in his own skin and deeply sentimental around the people he loved. He was a sensitive, shy soul and though he meant different things to different people, we can all agree that he truly made the world a much better place to live in. 

Tom had completed his Chemistry degree at York University and was on track to be awarded an MSc in summer 2024 following an industry placement. He loved sports, including football and basketball with friends but particularly loved rugby. He was described as “tough as nails” on the pitch during his time playing rugby for Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury Rugby Club and as vice-captain of York University’s James College rugby club. His other loves included walking with friends and family; music with an eclectic taste from Indie, Brit-pop, through hip-hop/rap to African electronic music.

Tom will be desperately missed and loved, always. It is very important to us to preserve his spirit and memory by raising money for various causes that were relevant to Tom in life so he can live on and continue to bring joy and happiness to others.

Tom's charities are

Milawi Initiative Aylesbury Grammar School 

Sepsis UK

Child Bereavement UK

Florence Nightingale Hospice

Total collected to date: £11,395.88

Charity details

Tom's Charities

Messages of condolence

Lots of love to Tom’s family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Rest in Peace Tom.

Mr George Burch

My brother Tom, I miss you everyday brother. Sending my heartfelt condolences to all his loved ones.

Mr Fiyin Omotowa

Thank you to everyone who bought cakes in support of Tom

Cake Sale at ARFC testimonial match

Sending love and best wishes to you all from The Gross Family xx

Mrs Lucy Gross

Sending so much love to you all xxx

Miss Charlotte Gross

Lots of love Mike and Kate

Mr Michael Rudin

What a fantastic tribute that rugby match was to Tom

Mr Alistair Lumb

Love Afshan X

Mrs Afshan Shah

With all our love, sorry for your loss

Mr David and Lucy Isenberg

With Love from Martha’s Aunt and Family. We think about Tom often. We send all our love to you all Briony, Jamie, Laurie, Casper xxx

Mrs Briony Markham

Devastated by your loss from Probus Club Burnham-on-Crouch

Probus Club, Burnham-on-Crouch

To the Giles family, Our deepest condolences. Tom was an integral part of our childhood and we cherish the fond memories we have of him. We will miss him and remember him always. All our love, Aamina and Haleema x

Miss Aamina Shah

Dear Ian and family, I was heartbroken to hear of your loss. Reading your heartfelt description makes me so sorry that I didn’t get a chance to know Tom, he sounds so special. Thank you for sharing.

Miss Eve McLoughlin

Sending our love and thinking of you all xxx

Miss Zoe Lovell

Sending so much love and thinking of you all X

Ms Francesca Moss-Lawton

My love to you all, always.

Mr Louis Moss-Lawton

Sending our love to you all xxx

Ms Julia Moss

Sending love and thinking of you all

Ms Helena Eccles

Sending love to all of you for always xxxx

Miss Emily Eccles

Whilst I met Tom only once I was truly sorry to hear the devastating news. May the memory of Tom live on. With deepest sympathy and warmest wishes to Ella and her family. Best Nick .

Mr Nick Eccles

Tom will be greatly missed but his light will never go out. He will always be remembered and loved .

Mrs Ruth Cox

Sending you all so much love in this hard time, Tom was such a special boy who meant so much to so many people and will never be forgotten With love from Alice Eastwell and her family x

Miss Alice Eastwell

Sending our love and thinking of you all, Chris, Sue, Josh and Charlie

Mrs Sue Reynolds

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all through this difficult time, Anne Maltby

Mrs Anne Maltby

Much love to all the Giles family. Tom was such a wonderful lad and we will all miss him immensely and forever xx Love Skippy and the Forrests.

Mr James Forrest

Dear Ian and family, Thinking of you during this difficult time. Radboud, Esther & Luis Fernando

Reproductive Rheumatology group, Erasmus Medical Center

Thinking of you all so much with our love and prayers. Xxx

Mrs Sally Antcliff

I am saddened beyond words for your tragic loss of Tom with much love and my deepest sympathy Lindsey xxx

Mrs LINDSEY SAUNDERS

Much love from the Crafts family.

Mrs Miranda Crafts

Dear Ian and family. Sending you lots of love. Jess xx

Mrs Jessica Manson

Dear Ian and family, I can think of no words of comfort for your loss. You are in my thoughts. All my strength and love at this difficult time. Beatriz

Mrs Beatriz Tejera Segura

Lots of love to you all, Katy xx

Ms Katy Bettany

In memory of wonderful Tom. With love from Dave, Jo, Ben, Luke and James

Mrs Jo Merchant

Thinking of you all often. Sending love, strength and a virtual hug. Xxx

Mrs Eva D’Souza

I am so sorry for your devastating loss. Claire, you and your family are very much in my thoughts

Mrs Belinda Sharkey

With all our love. Fergus, Sally and family.

Mr Fergus Keating

We are shocked and saddened by your loss. Tom was a lovely person and will be sorely missed. Sending you our deepest condolences and much love. Angeline, Andy and George

Mrs Angeline Vere

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben - there are no words to express how awful the loss of Tom is. We were lucky to know him for so much of his life, and to enjoy the irreverent humour that he brought. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Love from all the Mirzoeff family

Mr Dan Mirzoeff

Sending my love to you all at this time. Tom was very special and will be missed dearly. Love Georgia and Nicola Griffiths xx

Miss Georgia Griffiths

Deepest sympathies and condolences.

Ms Maddy Piper

Dear Claire and family, so completely sorry for your devastating loss. I will always remember Tom as a beautiful soul - such a kind and lovely boy. Thinking of you all with lots of love

Mrs Jill Rae

Saddened to learn of the passing of Tom at such a young age. Our thoughts are with the family

Mr Andrew Woodruff

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben, Tom was a great character to know. He will be sadly missed by us all, but never forgotten. With Love Paul, Kaye, Katie, Joe, Lizzie and Sam xxxxxx

Mr Paul Rudin

We are so very sorry and are thinking of you all. Sending lots of love and support at this difficult time Shirley & Andy, Tors & Douglas xx

Mr John Andrews

Dear Ian and family, I'm so sorry to hear of the terrible news about Tom. Reading about him here, he sounds like an amazing guy and will be truly missed by all in his life. Thinking of you all during this diffiuclt time. Love, Akif

Mr Akif Khawaja

Dearest Claire and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. May Tom’s heart and spirit live on in your memories and in the causes you support. Thinking of you all.

Miss Jaini Shah

Dearest Claire, Ian , Ella and Tom, With love, thoughts and strength to you. I am so sorry. All our love Sarah and Nick x

Mrs Sarah Scott

We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all at this incredibly sad time. Sending you our love and best wishes. The Guerin family.

Mrs Sarah Guerin

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben, We are thinking of you all and sending lots of love, Sinclair, Folly, Angus, Lochie & Honor Gore

Mrs Fiona Gore

Dear Ian & Family Sending my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Ms Sonia Panchal

Dear Ian and family We are thinking of you during these very sad times. May Tom's brightness and laughter live on in everyone who knew him. Sophia

Mrs Sophia Mavrommatis

I am so very sorry and sad for your loss. Tom was a wonderful student and he will always be an Aylesburian. X

Mrs Pernille Venning

Tom was such a huge character and we will dearly miss him causing havoc in our kitchen, playing beer pong, rapping (badly) with Jeremy and their nightly loudspeaker “discussions”. Often leaving us giggling to ourselves. Sending so much love to you all! The Kiely Family.x

Mrs Steph Kiely

With all our love Miny Justin Sasha and Evan

Mrs Miny Walker

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. Tom will remain in our hearts and thoughts forever. Please accept our love and deepest condolences. The Plummer Family

Ms Laura Collinson

Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben. Sending love and strength. Tom was such a beautiful soul who will be so missed.

Miss Elaine Richards

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben. Was so, so sad to hear of your loss from Afshan. I remember Tom playing with my nieces and other friends on their play dates. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Love Shazia

Miss Shazia Sheikh

Thinking of you all always. X

Mr Michael Broadhead

In fond memory of Tom and with our love, Jo, James, Tom, Olly and Nobby.

Mr James Cay

Dear Claire, Ian, Ben & Ella - our thoughts are with you. With much love Lucy, Raph, George & Felix

Mrs Lucy Caille

With deepest love, Rebecca and Les

Mrs Rebecca Horley

Sending my thoughts and every best wish in this difficult and sad time.

Mr Nathan Owen

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben, We are so sorry for your terrible loss. The world has lost a truly wonderful young man. Love Karen, Steve, Tom, Luan and Gabriella xxx

Mr Steve Ross

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben, sending you all loads of love and hugs x

Ms Ali Chick

Our thoughts are with you. Love Charlie and Kath x

Mr charlie stephens

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Tom.We are so very sorry for your loss, Tom will be greatly missed. We send our love to you all. George, Frances, Eleanor, Fi and James

Mrs Frances Wrigley

Sending my thoughts and prayers at this sad time, Tom was a great person and a great friend.

Mr Gregor Purves

Dearest Ian, Claire, Ella and Ben, we cannot begin to imagine the heartbreak you are suffering. We are here for you always. Our sincere condolences and love to you all. Mike, Kath and family

Mr Mike Michaels

Dear Ian and family, Tom sounds like a remarkable young man. My deepest condolences to you and all the family.

Ms Mary Gayed

Dear Ian and family, Tom sounds like a remarkable young man and I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. Oseme

Ms Oseme Etomi

Dear Claire,Ian,Ella and Ben, We are so sorry for your loss.You are all constantly in our thoughts. Sending you all hugs and love now & always x

Mrs Sarah Quigley

Dear Ian and family, I loved reading all about Tom, what a fantastic guy with a future so full of promise. I'm so sorry for your devastating loss. Sending so much love to you all. xx

Mrs Clare Reid

Dearest Claire, Ian, Ella & Ben, My most sincerest and deepest condolences for you heart breaking loss. Tom, even when he was unable to speak as a baby could show his intense love and pride for the whole of his family. His caring and affectionate spirit always shinning through from such a young age.

Mrs Karen Hawkins

In memory of Tom, an outstanding person with so many brilliant attributes. You are greatly admired and dearly missed

Mr James Tomkins

Thank you for giving me the opportunity of paying my respects to such a lovely young man. I shall miss seeing him in his garden with his friends and footballs

Mrs Angela Eggleton

Dearest Claire, Ian and the family. I have read your beautiful words about the shining star that is Tom. What a beautiful soul. Tomorrow, I will be watching the funeral, as promised. All my love Rachael, Ian & family x

Mr Ian Shorthose

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben My thoughts are with you all. Sending love. Sarah x

Mrs Sarah Muspratt

Dearest Claire and family. Deepest sympathy at such heartbreaking news. Your UH family are all thinking of you <3 xx

Miss Lauren Grose

Thinking of you all and sending lots of love xxx

Mrs Henrietta Church

Dear Claire, Thinking of you and sending love. Thanks for sharing your tribute of Tom - what a wonderful and inspiring young man. Cheryl

Mrs Cheryl Conely

Dearest Claire & family , There really are no words that seem enough at this really difficult time. Thinking about you all and sending our sincerest condolences, Sonia & family

Mrs Sonia Gill

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben Tom was the most wonderful son and brother to you. For us, he was the most delightful nephew and cousin. Charming, self-effacing, fun, warm and kind - he was all this and so much more. We will always hold him close in our hearts. Much love to you all Mike, Kate, Jamie and Alex xxxxx

Mr Michael Rudin

Dear Claire,Ian, Ben and Ella We are thinking of you all, We are thinking of your Tom. We are so very very sorry. Sending you all our love, and always hear for you. Xxxxx

Mrs Della Tudisca

Dearest Claire and family, such beautiful words and lovely pictures of a gorgeous family. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss and holding you all in my thoughts xxx

Miss Judy Herbert

What a lovely tribute to a wonderful young man. Xx

Ms Briony Rixon

Dearest Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben, Our deepest condolences to you all. Always here for you. Heather, Richard, George and Hen xx

Mrs Heather Day

Dear Ian and family, Please accept my deepest condolences. Toms memory and spirit will always be deeply embedded in your lives. Thank you for the opportunity to donate in his name so that his spirit can be shared with all those who will benefit. Diane Nzelu.

Mrs Diane Nzelu

Dear Ian and your family, i am so sorry to hear of your loss. Tom sounds a wonderful person with huge potential. Sending you all of my sympathies at this terrible time. Warmest regards, Beverley

Prof Prof Beverley J Hunt

Dear Ian and family, my sincerest condolences to you all for your unimaginable loss. I hope your memories of your wonderful son Tom can bring you some comfort, my thoughts are with you

Ms Elizabeth Jury

It is with extreme sadness to hear of your loss, no words can express what you and your family are going through. Please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family

Mr Chee-Seng Yee

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben, words cannot express how devastated we are at the loss of Tom. He was a lovely lad, we feel lucky to have been able to watch him grow up from a small boy to a wonderful man. He will be so greatly missed by his many mates and all who knew him. We send you all our love, from the Burns family xxxx

Mr Stephen Burns

Dear Ian and family. I was deeply saddened to hear of your unimaginable loss. Thank you for sharing such lovely thoughts and memories of Tom. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Jill

Ms Jill Norman

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben Tom certainly made his mark, such a testament to you all as a family. I know how proud and supportive you have been to him growing up. The shock of him not being there now, horrible. We are all there for you now and always.

Mr Mark Woodgate

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben, There are no words apart from you are always in our thoughts and prayers. We will cherish the many wonderful memories of the young Tom we were lucky enough to know and appreciate the opportunity to donate to charities in his memory so that Tom will never be forgotten and always remain in all of our lives. Love Afshan and Suhail

Mrs Afshan Shah

Dear Ian and family, So very sorry to hear about Tom. Your writing describes a wonderful person and an unfathomable loss to his family and friends. May he rest in peace. Love Clare

Ms Clare Thornton

Dearest Ian, Claire Ella Ben. Tom was such a force of nature, a wonderful young man. We have so many happy memories of him from camping together New Years and numerous get-togethers. Words cannot express our sadness at his death. All our love, Martin, Katy and family.

Mr Martin Llewelyn

Dear Ian and family, my sincere condolences to you for this unimaginable loss. I hope your wonderful memories of him can bring you some warmth during this horrible time, my thoughts are with you.

Ms Hannah Peckham

We were so very sorry to hear this terribly sad news about your son Ian, thinking of you and your family at this terribly difficult time. With Love from Sarah, Phil, Mike and your friends in Infection and on T08

Ms sarah Logan

Dear Ian and family, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. He sounds like a wonderful man, a truly tragic loss. May his memory live on. Taryn Youngstein

Miss Taryn Youngstein

Dear Ian and family we feel deeply saddened by the news of your son´s loss. We wish you much strength in these difficult times, Ruth Fritsch-Stork and family

Mrs Ruth Fritsch-Stork

Dearest Ian, Claire & family. Your beloved Tom was clearly a truly beautiful soul & a wonderful talented son. I’m deeply heartbroken for your huge loss. Wishing you all strength & courage. May you comfort & take care of each other during this very difficult time. My thoughts are with you. Love to you all. Hanh.

Miss Hanh Nguyen

Tom and all of you are woven into our family’s history. So many happy memories of our children growing up together. Tom will remain always in our hearts and we will say his name often to celebrate the amazing young man he grew up to be. All our love Simon, Fiona, Alex and Meg x

Mrs Fiona Marsh

Dearest Claire, Ian, Ella & Ben, Words cannot begin to express our sorrow for the loss of Tom. That mop of blonde hair and spirited smile will always be remembered. Sending you all lots of love, Suzy, David, Jessica, Mathilda, Henry & Liv xxxx

Mrs Suzy Hobbis

Your words describe such a great young man and we are so sorry for your loss. You are constantly in our thoughts. Paul and Ali x

Mr Paul Woods

I am so very sorry to hear about the death of Tom . I am sending my condolences . I can’t imagine how you are all feeling but you are all in my thoughts .

Mrs Louise Warburton

Dearest Claire, Ian, Ella and Ben, there are no words to express our sadness at Tom’s passing. We will forever remember him with his twinkling eyes and mischievous smile. Send love to you all. Rose, Angus, Izzy, Stella and Ben xx

Mrs Rosanna Kearin

Dear Ian and family, I’m so very sorry. It sounds like Tom lived life with his whole heart, leaving an indelible legacy. Sending you all strength and peace at this very difficult time. Bw Puja

Dr. Puja Mehta

Dear Ian, Clare and family, we were so saddened to hear of your terrible loss and send our deepest condolences. Your lovely words describing Tom show what a beautiful person he was and he will continue to live in the wonderful memories you have of him. John and Evi

Mr John Ioannou

So sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories of Tom.

Mr Christopher Denton

Words cannot express how saddened we are to learn of your loss. Please take your time. We are all here for you

Mr Dean Heathcote

I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your son. May his cherish memory bring you and your family comfort and peace.

Mrs Coziana Ciurtin

Dear Ian, I’m deeply sorry for your loss, thinking about you and your family. With heartfelt condolences.

Mrs Roberta Perelli

Dear Ian and family, I am so sorry for your loss, Tom sounds a wonderful person who inspired others and continually will, thinking of you all. Love Katherine

Ms Katherine Saxby

Dear Ian and family, We are deeply saddened to hear about the heartbreaking loss of your beloved son Tom. Tom sounds like a wonderful person who was an inspiration to many. Our thoughts are with your family, and we wish you comfort and strength as you navigate this difficult time. May Tom's memory and spirit endure. With our deepest condolences, Shi-Nan and family

Ms Shi-Nan Luong

Dear Ian, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son Tom. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.

Ms Ania Radziszewska

Dear Ian and family, I am so sorry to hear about the heartbreaking loss of your son Tom. Although I did not know Tom, he sounds like an incredible person. Sending my thoughts to you and your family at this difficult time. George

Mr George Robinson

Dearest Clare, Ian, Ella & Ben You are all constantly in my thoughts. Sending you all my love now & always x

Miss Siobhan Walsh

Dear Ian and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing such lovely memories of Tom. Aisha

Ms Aisha Carroll

Dear Ian & family, it is wonderful to hear what a fantastic young man Tom was. Thank you for this opportunity to contribute to his special causes. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Love, Charlie Raine

Mr Charles Raine

Dear Ian and family. Sending much love. May Tom's memory always be a blessing. Michael and Amy

Mr Michael Ehrenstein

Dear Claire, Ian, Ella & Ben. There are no words to express the depth of sorrow we feel for the loss of your beloved Tom. Love to you all. Victoria, Gary, Nancy & Millie xxxx

Mrs Victoria Hurst

Dear Ian and family, I am thinking of you all and especially of Tom. He sounds like a wonderful son and friend. Love Beth

Ms Bethan Goulden

Thinking of Ian and all the family and hope that these messages and donations provide some support to you and to those that Tom cared about at this difficult time- with deepest sympathy, Caroline Gordon

Ms Pamela Caroline Gordon

Dear Ian and Claire Your words show how special Tom was, the impact that he had on the lives of others and the love that he inspired. These things will endure. With our love and best wishes, Anisur and Salma.

Mr Anisur Rahman

Dear Ian & family, I’m devastated to hear this news about your son Tom. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Love, Claire-Louise

Mrs Claire-Louise Murphy

Dear Ian, Claire, Ella, and Ben, We warmly recall Tom in La Rosière, his radiant smile a testament to the remarkable young man he was becoming. Though his life was far too brief, the impact he made and the memories he created will endure. As you navigate this terrible period, may you find solace in the richness of Tom's life and the love he shared with all who knew him. With heartfelt sympathy and warmest condolences, Jo, Jon, Anna, and Sam

Dr Joanna Porter

To the Giles family. I am so sorry for your loss. Love Vanessa Morris

Ms Vanessa Morris

With all our love and condolences to all of you. Lots of love Clare, John and Anna xx

Mrs Clare Cockrell