Simon James Braybrooke-Gibbens

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Simon James Braybrooke was born 21st December 1977 at Newmarket Hospital, Suffolk.

The 3rd and youngest son to Patricia and John Braybrooke. “How deep is your love” by Bee Gees was number 1 the day he was born. 

He moved to the big city in his late teens to spread his wings. While on a trip to South Africa he met his soon to be wife, Claire, online all the way from the other side of the world and took a chance to return to the UK for the girl he met on the internet.
Claire and Si started dating on 14th February 2007 after a first date at La Tasca, Romford. 
They moved in together August 2007. 

They were engaged 11th February 2011 in front of 24,000 people at half time during a rugby match at Welford Road Stadium, during a Leicester Tigers vs Wasps Rugby game. 

Married 4th June 2016 - Oneonta, Alabama, USA. 

Si’s Passions:
Leicester Tigers, Tottenham Hotspur and England fan. 
Coca-Cola & LEGO Collector. 
Passionate defender of Social Justice, Rights and Disability access. 
He was a true Live Music fan, Animal Lover, Dog Walker and Cat Sitter. 

Cat Dad to:
Parlo, Bongos, Tusca, Alabama, Pemberton, and Oneonta

He is survived by his beautiful wife Claire Braybrooke-Gibbens, parents, Patricia and John Braybrooke, and brothers, Derek and Ian. 

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February 9, 2026

I'll never forget meeting you and Claire at Leeds festival with your decorated tent celebrating your wedding. A true love story and perfect match .
A kind and gentle man who never looked anywhere his age . So passionate in your beliefs - your zest for life will live on in Claire .
We will raise a glass when we are back at Leeds festival. xx

Donna King

February 9, 2026

Will never forget you mate & all those great nights we had in Bongos especially over the roulette wheel 😊 RIP Sin 😘

Lloyd Austin

February 8, 2026

What a guy. Friend, co festival goer, tent putter upper, margharita provider , log chopper, all together kind man, brother. Ian and I will miss you so much x

Eileen Hutchinson

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