Former Eastbourne Caffyn’s mechanic passes away after fall

Eighty-one-year-old David Brooker died at Eastbourne District General Hospital in December last year where he had been receiving treatment following a fall at his home in Churchdale Road, Eastbourne, the previous month.

He had been found at his home by his friend Brian Hunnisett.

An inquest was held at Eastbourne Town Hall on Thursday (July 29).

The inquest heard Mr Brooker was a ‘delightful gentleman’ who had worked as a mechanic for the Eastbourne car firm and enjoyed looking after classic cars.

Coroner James Healy-Pratt said Mr Brooks had probably suffered a stroke which led to the fall at his home in November and he then developed pneumonia.

A verdict of death by natural causes was recorded by the coroner.

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