Mr Stephen Lloyd

With love & sympathy to Barbara & all the family Michael

Mr Michael Fowke

Thinking of Stephen a good friend from long, long ago

Mr Fraser Simm

Stephen was a knowledgeable, helpful and much valued colleague at CAFOD, most recently in the Finance Department and previously also a key player in the organisation's first endeavours at localisation in the 1990s. He oversaw the setting up and management one of two pilot Africa offices in Nairobi and has continued to be highly esteemed by those who worked with him there. He is deeply missed at Romero House having stepped back a few years ago. Sincerest condolences at this time all those close to him

Mr James Marchant

Dear Barbara and family I will always remember Stephen as a man with a moral compass focused on justice, compassion and love. The first time I met him as a new member of staff at CAFOD, I have to be honest, I found his knowledge and understanding of the richness and complexities of the various African countries we discussed daunting. I left with a strong sense that any colonial notions that CAFOD, or any other development agency, might entertain that they might know what was best for our African partners would not be welcomed or tolerated. He left an instruction and impression that I never forgot. Over the years, in London, Nairobi and over the past 9 years as a member of the same book club, I got to know Stephen more. He was a witty, irreverent, mischievous and deeply warm and kind man who I loved. While being honest about the challenges and restrictions of living with Parkinson's, he never expressed self-pity and had a remarkable ability to live his life well, and to share the joy and enjoyment he found in his daily life. Selfishly, I wish I had spent more time with him and told him what he meant to me. Stephen was unique. True. I will miss him. Rest in peace dear man. John x

Mr John Howson

Thanks for a long and beautiful friendship! Will miss you so much. Love Efrem and Susanna

Mr and Mrs Susanna Efrem Beyene

I am so sad to have to miss being at Stephen's funeral in person, and will be praying with you on the day. I don't know how to put into words how lucky and honoured I feel that he was my friend. I was so blessed to have ever met and known this kind, gentle, clever, loving, modest, generous, adventurous, funny and deeply good man, and my husband Graeme and our family send our deepest condolences to his family, who must miss him so much, and to all his many friends around the world. He did so much good in his life and he really left the world better than when he entered it, and I really think his life was a blessing to us all. I am very proud that he was my son's godfather - he could not have had a better role model - and as my husband said when he heard of his death, if Stephen is not in heaven nobody will be. We are very glad to give something to two such good causes in his honour, and wish it could be more.

Mrs Anne Booth