Man Found Dead at Home After Missing Work Christmas Eve Tragedy

Stefan Nelson-Ewen, age 49, died suddenly. He passed away at his home on Christmas Eve. His colleagues got worried when he missed work. They found him at his home in Crosby. He likely died from a brain aneurysm.

Stefan had been out for drinks in Crosby Village. Police searched for his family. Only a distant cousin was found. Friends and coworkers planned his funeral.

They knew Stefan from local pubs and the hospital. Chris Johns, age 42, knew Stefan well. Chris worked at the Crows Nest pub. Stefan was a regular there and at the Birkey.

Chris knew him for fifteen years. Stefan had many friends but no close family. Stefan’s wife had died a few years before. Chris was shocked by Stefan’s sudden death. He learned about it on Christmas Eve.

He had seen Stefan just days earlier. Stefan seemed normal then. Most brain aneurysms show no symptoms until they burst. The last time Chris saw Stefan, he was going to the Birkey.

Chris told him to take it easy and see him soon. Sadly, Chris never saw him again. Friends wanted Stefan to have a good funeral. They combined their memories of him.

Colleagues knew him professionally. Pub friends knew him socially. Stefan was born in Canada but moved to England. He loved doing magic tricks at the bar. Stefan also liked heavy metal music.

He dressed in a way that stood out at the pub. His appearance did not reflect his personality. He was very cool and smart. Chris created a GoFundMe page for the funeral.

Extra funds will go to the local hospital trust. Stefan’s cousin is elderly and gave her blessing to plan it. They are arranging the catering now. They want to give him a good goodbye.