One of my good friends, Barry, has passed away. It is incredibly sad news, but he fought the good fight against cancer with a smile on his face right until the very end.
I actually wrote about Barry in my book about Ossie Clark, "The Highs and Lows of a Legendary Fashion Designer", because he was simply unforgettable.
A former costume designer, he loved Pink Cigar, the band I was managing at the time, and he always brought great energy to the gigs.
He would slip a few quid to my son Tommy Jnr each time he saw us.
A character of the highest order, he will be sadly missed by the community in the Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove area. Barry was full of fun and laughter, and truly one of the last great bohemians of West London.
If you can make it to the funeral, it would be great to see you there so we can give him the proper send-off he deserves.
Funeral Details – Wednesday 3 June 2026
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM: Meet outside Barry’s home to walk behind the hearse.
Address: 6 Chesterton Road, London W10 5LX
1:00 PM: Church Service at Saint Michael’s.
Address: St Michael Ladbroke Grove, St Michael's Gardens, London W10 5SR
2:00 PM: Committal at West London Crematorium.
Address: Kensal Green Cemetery, Harrow Road, London W10 4RA
3:00 PM: Wake upstairs at The Eagle.
Address: 250 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5LP
For anyone wishing to walk behind the hearse, we will be leaving Barry’s home at 6 Chesterton Road, W10, shortly after 12-45 pm
The walk to the church takes approximately five minutes, arriving in time for the service at 1:00 PM.
Alternatively, you are welcome to go straight to the church for the start of the service.
If you wish to send flowers, please have them delivered directly to John Nodes Funeral Directors on Ladbroke Grove.
And come along Saturday Night 6th of June where we can gather and celebrate Barry's life x
