Tributes to Grimston man who died at King s Lynn hospital due to Covid-19
Family and friends have paid tribute to a popular Grimston man who worked for the ambulance service.
His brother Paul, 64, said the cortège was a fitting tribute having travelled to West Norfolk from Essex for the occasion.
Barry Jarvis funeral service was held on Thursday afternoon at the Mintlyn Crematorium. Picture: Ian Burt
âIt caught me by surprise just how big it was,â Paul said. âThe scale of it shows how many people he affected and loved him. Many held him with deep respect.
âThat was typical of the type of guy he was,â Paul continued. âHe was generous with his time. If he could help someone, he would always do the best for them.
He was very, very careful he did shield himself. If we did go out for a walk, we d go in the evening and walk across the fields so we didn t meet anyone.
The funeral procession for Barry Jarvis was led by a rapid response vehicle and two cycling paramedics
- Credit: Ian Burt
Mrs Jarvis, 54, said her husband had discovered a love of bird watching after joining the RSPB two years ago. He was getting older and thinking about what he was going to do when he retired, she said. He loved going to the coast.
Police and a fire engine also joined the cortege of Barry Jarvis, on its way to Mintlyn Crematorium
King s Lynn funeral procession for popular London Ambulance Service UNISON paramedic
| Updated: 11:34, 08 January 2021
There was a cortège of emergency vehicles and a guard of honour as the funeral of a paramedic took place in Lynn today.
Barry Jarvis died at the age of 59 on December 18 due to Covid-19.
As well as being a member of East of Englandâs Union and their service, Barry was a popular character, as demonstrated by the scenes in the town today.
The funeral cortege of Barry Jarvis, heading to Mintlyn Crematorium. Picture: Ian Burt
Photographer Ian Burt captured footage of Barry s procession and funeral at Mintlyn Crematorium, where a guard of honour was formed. A Norwich City FC scarf was also displayed on a vintage ambulance vehicle in his honour.