Gary Spearman, who died on Easter Sunday, with partner Emily, and children Poppy, Jaydon and Toby. THE family of Gary Spearman, who died of skin cancer at just 37, have thanked the Isle of Wight community for the outpouring of love and tributes since his death on Easter Sunday. Gary, a dedicated community volunteer, leaves behind partner Emily Harrison and three young children, Jaydon, nine, Poppy, six, and Toby, two. He was only diagnosed with melanoma in September after suffering a seizure. His father Alan said: He was well loved by a lot of people so there s been a lot of heartbreak.