The family of a 'beautiful' and 'kind' man who tragically died at just 28 have paid heartfelt tribute to him. Brett Jones, originally from the Astley area, died suddenly following a mental health battle last month, on July 16.
The 28-year-old, who worked in planning and was also a talented musician, passed away surrounded by his family at The Royal Bolton Hospital.
Sharing the eulogy with the M.E.N , that was read out at Brett's funeral last week (August 3), mum Theresa said her son was 'rare' in his talents, and that his 'openness with his feelings and ability to love so openly and strongly' made him 'simply so special' to friends and family.
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She said: "Brett was rare by name and rare by nature. The most beautiful, kind, caring human being that we all had the privilege of not only knowing, but lucky enough to love as well.
"My biggest aim and ambition for Callum, Brett, Matthew, Tom and Louie was to bring them up in a home that surrounded them with as much happiness and as much love as was physically possible and I think Brett represented this and all I have ever wanted from all my sons.
"He represented this every day in the way he treated others and lived his life surrounded by those he loved, always with the biggest smile on his face. Some people would need 10 pints to tell you how much they love you. Not Brett.
"I've read and heard so many nice things about Brett over the past couple of weeks but hearing about his willingness to see the very best in everyone and everything he did is my proudest achievement to date and is the reason I can stand and speak about him with my heart full of pride."
Discussing his musical and artistic talent, she continued: "He was rare enough to be able to listen to any song, or piece of music, and recreate it almost instantly, purely by just listening to it. He was able to draw any building, pub, or precinct in Manchester purely recreated from a photo he would take on the bus as he went past, ensuring every brick, aerial or window was the perfect colour, angle, and shade.
"He saw the world through a unique set of eyes and his music and drawings are his legacy that will always allow us to step inside the mind of our amazing son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend."
Speaking previously to the Manchester Evening News , mum Theresa added: "There isn't enough help out there for people who are struggling. We are taking all the money raised to other places, so at least one individual can get the help that they need."
Friend Tom Cain has set up a GoFundMe page, along with Brett's family, to raise money for mental health charity Mind, among other worthy causes supporting mental health, which are yet to be decided. Donations can be made here.
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