Tributes paid to ‘most kind-hearted’ Worthing father who died suddenly from Covid-19

Simon Brodrick was a well-known face in the town – a lifelong resident, he was the head of estates and facilities at Greater Brighton Metropolitan College, formerly Northbrook, for 26 years.

Not only did Simon work on the college’s five campuses, he drew technical drawings for house extensions all over Sussex in a trade he inherited from his father in 1990.

Simon, who was in his 60s, contracted Covid-19 on New Year’s Eve along with his daughter, Sophie, and his wife Donna.

After being taken into Worthing Hospital on January 5, Simon was put on a ventilator in the intensive care unit on January 16.

Heartbreakingly, his family were unable to visit him due to Covid restrictions and, on February 7, Simon sadly passed away.

His daughter, Sophie, praised Worthing Hospital staff for their care and paid tribute to her father.