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Sarah Lewis Obituary
Sarah Lewis' parents Sally and Richard Lewis and sister Ellie Lewis said she was an 'incredible girl' and they are devastated by her death.
Sarah was a head girl at Newlands Girls School and had attended Oldfield Primary School as a youngster.
She was a carer and also at Thames Valley Adventure Playground in Taplow.
Sarah, who lived in Clare Road, excelled at music, playing the piano from five and the clarinet from 11.
She performed with the Zephyr Wind Band, East Berkshire Youth Orchestra and Newlands Madrigal Choir and also helped run groups for younger musicians.
She also used her talent to help others, organising and taking part in numerous charity concerts from an early age.
A natural athlete, Sarah was a member of Maidenhead Athletic Club and Maidenhead Girls Football Club and a national high jump champion.
Mum Sally, said she had enthusiasm for everything she did but her favourite activity was power boating with the sea cadets. She said she was at her happiest when she was up a tree or out in a powerboat or with friends she cared about."
24 Entries
Paula Lawson-Brown
May 22, 2025
Sarah........it´s been a long time, yet like yesterday. You will always have a place in my history. Glad that we met....
Paula LB 22/05/2025
paula lawson-brown
May 22, 2024
Sarah in you I saw my daughter.......you always said remember her, you have your whole life with her!.........6 months we spent many hours just sitting, talking or not. There is never a month or a year I have forgotten you, once met never ever forgotten, a talent way beyond her years. Tonight I´m thinking of you, I will see you again, but not yet, not yet. My smile, my tears are remembering you today. Paula Lawson-Brown xxxx
Paula Lawson-Brown
May 22, 2024
She danced, she walked, she sang, she laughed,she played so well, she drew me as a beautiful fairy! 6 months of memories with her, night after night, she was almost the age of my daughter then, she said remember your children you have a whole life with them! Thank you Sarah, I will see you again soon, but not yet, not yet my sweet. Paula Lawson-Brown xxxxxx
Niall
November 1, 2023
Just such a huge talent and soul so very sadly missed.
Suaimhneas síoraí agus sonas.
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Sally
January 19, 2021
Still think of you everyday and cherish the dreams that bring us back together- sometimes as a small child with your warm little loving arms around my neck. Love you forever Sarah xxx
Matthew O'Connor
September 9, 2011
I hadnt known sarah for very long or indeed very well but her company was such a delight and i am sad to see that this has happened. Her piano playing was a genuine pleasure that once made me cry and i honestly hope that she has found peace amongst the stars because she was definatly one herself (matthew, previously at heatherwood)
Charlotte Comer
November 3, 2010
I will never forget you, you were beautiful inside and out and you made me smile even though you were going through troubles yourself. Thankyou for being there for me. Charlotte (friend from hospital)
Paula Lawson-Brown
August 2, 2010
Forever the beautiful fairy! Talented!
Lucy Bartkowiak
June 7, 2010
It's hard to know the right words to say especially as I never knew Sarah but I have been really moved by the messages people have left for a girl who was clearly an amazing and beautiful person. Her family must be so very proud that their daughter, sister, neice etc has touched so many people's hearts.
My sister and my best friend also went to Newlands and always speak very fondly of Sarah. I truely hope she is at peace now and my thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Lucy x
Rob James
June 3, 2010
A real sad loss to her family, friends and the community. Another bright star is now shining in the skys. R.I.P Sarah.
Rob James at Breakfast Asian Star 101.6FM, Slough
Sarah's Mum
June 2, 2010
I would like to say a very heartfelt thank you to everyone who has posted tributes, both here and on facebook, and to everyone who has sent us cards and letters of condolence. Sarah was a wonderful girl who clearly touched the hearts of very many people and it does help to know that she will be remembered with such affection by so many people that knew her. We just have to trust that Sarah is now free and at peace with herself. I wish we had been able to help her more when she was here. Love you forever Sarah x x x x
xx x
June 1, 2010
what a sad tradegy , some people are too good for this life ,god is keeping his angel safe now! (friend from school) you are goin to be dearly missed!
nicola ward
May 31, 2010
We only met Sarah twice once at her Great Grandma's 90th birthday party where she gave a lonely elderly gentleman a kiss on the cheek which made his day and moved him and his observers to tears(she was around 5 or 6 at the time). The second time was at her Uncle Peter,s wedding we were stunned by what a beautiful young lady she turned out to be.Our hearts go out to Richard Sally and Eli and thoughts are with you.
With all our love Nicola, David, Marcus, Annalise and Katie xxxxx
Alison
May 28, 2010
I first met Sarah through her work at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground and became very much in awe of her when my daughter started at Newlands. How special is it when the head girl greets you by name in your first week? She was inspirational - every time I saw her, whether at a school music event or at the TVAP, I thought "this is who I want my daughter to be."
Rik Knight
May 28, 2010
One of the most talented and beautiful people I ever knew. You will always be remembered at Maidenhead Athletic Club.
Sleep in peace Sarah.
Paula L_B
May 28, 2010
forever friend
Paula Lawson-Brown
May 28, 2010
Sarah will be forever remembered by me as someone who was a beautiful fairy who wanted to fly freeely...................fly freely Sarah. I will remeber you always for helping me and reminding me of my kids and how life could be be good for me. Thank you you were a wonderful girl and are missed so much already. Paula Lawson-Brown
Lisa Martin
May 28, 2010
I am so pleased that you came into my life.You helped me with our chats together.I will always love you and miss you. I hope you will find happiness and music again.My mother will take care of you now. You will be in my heart always.love u lots lisa.
Laurence Frankel
May 28, 2010
I was privileged to know and to work with Sarah for many years. I knew Sarah the schoolgirl, Sarah the musician and Sarah the beautiful human being. There are no words to express my sadness and feelings of loss. I thank God that Sarah graced my life and that she touched my soul. You will always be in my heart and never forgot Sarah. Peace be with you and all who know you... Mr F.
Laurence Frankel
Peter Lewis
May 28, 2010
In loving memory of Sarah Lewis
Sarah was a truly wonderful person to be around, as a young child she was always happy and eager to please, never sitting still for a moment and getting stuck into everything life has to offer. As an adult she was always caring, with my young son and his young cousins always making a b-line for her kindred spirit at any family get together.
She strove and gained perfection in everything she did, a gifted child turned into a talented young and beautiful adult. She was surrounded by a loving and caring family and my heartfelt grief can only be surpassed by there’s.
Sarah suffered in the last few years with a very real illness, which has ultimately stolen her from us all but Sarah struggled on with dignity and grace until her untimely death.
Sarah thank you for gracing my life with your presence, when i speak your name it is always with a huge amount of pride.
We will all be there for you on your final journey, may you rest in peace.
Until we meet again.
You’re loving Uncle Peter, Mish and Cameron Lewis
May 28, 2010
In loving memory of Sarah Lewis
Sarah was a truly wonderful person to be around, as a young child she was always happy and eager to please, never sitting still for a moment and getting stuck into everything life has to offer. As an adult she was always caring, with my young son and his young cousins always making a b-line for her kindred spirit at any family get together.
She strove and gained perfection in everything she did, a gifted child turned into a talented young and beautiful adult. She was surrounded by a loving and caring family and my heartfelt grief can only be surpassed by there’s.
Sarah suffered in the last few years with a very real illness, which has ultimately stolen her from us all but Sarah struggled on with dignity and grace until her untimely death.
Sarah thank you for gracing my life with your presence, when i speak your name it is always with a huge amount of pride.
We will all be there for you on your final journey, may you rest in peace.
Until we meet again.
You’re proud and loving Uncle Peter, Mish and Cameron Lewis
Laura Cooper
May 27, 2010
Sarah was a fantastic clarinettist and I will never forget her amazing talents in music. She was an inspiration to me when I was in my early years at Newlands Girls and she was an asset to the school. She was always so lovely to me whenever I saw her around school, greeting me with a smile everyday. :)
Wendy White
May 27, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Raymond Beale
May 27, 2010
We would like to express our condolences on your sad loss.
Sarah was a great girl liked and respected by all who new her.
Regards
Ray Wendy and James Beale (we new her through the Sea Cadets)
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