Shane Preston Obituary: Plymouth – Beloved ‘Cornish’ Remembered After Passing at Derriford Hospital
Shane Preston Obituary, PLYMOUTH — Shane Preston, widely known as “Cornish” across Plymouth, Barnstaple, Torrington and Bideford, has sadly passed away following a long battle with drug addiction. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from people who knew and remembered him as a familiar and valued member of the community.
Preston was found unconscious on a bench in Freedom Fields before being taken to Derriford Hospital. Despite the prompt response from emergency services, an inquest heard that he later succumbed to an infection following his admission to hospital.
News of his passing has left those who knew Preston mourning the loss of a man who had become well known across communities in Devon. His nickname, “Cornish,” was familiar to people in Plymouth and the surrounding areas, including Barnstaple, Torrington and Bideford.
His mother, Mandy, described her son as a “caring, friendly, and funny” person who was cherished by those who knew him. Her tribute highlighted the personal qualities remembered by those closest to Preston and the affection he inspired among people in his community.
Preston’s life was also marked by a long struggle with drug addiction. His loss serves as a reminder of the difficult circumstances faced by people battling addiction, while those who knew him continue to remember the person behind that struggle and the relationships he formed throughout his life.
Following his death, Preston’s family has been raising funds to help supply him with the send-off they believe he deserves. The fundraising effort reflects the loved ones’s desire to honour his memory and give friends, loved ones and members of the wider local area an opportunity to pay their respects.
The circumstances surrounding Preston’s death were heard during an inquest, where details concerning his discovery at Freedom Fields, his admission to Derriford Hospital and the infection he subsequently suffered were considered. His passing has left loved ones, friends and others who knew him grieving.
As tributes continue to be shared, Shane Preston will be remembered by those who knew him as “Cornish,” a familiar face whose caring, friendly and humorous nature touched the lives of people across the communities where he was known. His family and friends remain in the thoughts of those mourning his loss, and condolences go to all who knew and loved him.
