I was very saddened to learn of Philip’s passing and would like to express my deepest condolences to his family. The news has prompted a lot of reminiscing about those days in Richmond among those of us still working either for Scrip or other parts of the former PJB business...Read More

I was very sorry to hear about Philip’s passing and my thoughts are with the Brown family. The news has brought back memories of the exciting, well-managed and fun office environment Philip created. We worked hard, but there was plenty of banter and laughter too.   Philip created a business where...Read More

On behalf of the Coleman family in county Leitrim in Ireland, I wish to express our sincere condolences to Philip’s family. We recall Philip and family’s visits to Ireland with fondness. It’s clear from all the condolence notes here that Philip was much loved and appreciated both in his personal...Read More

How very sorry I was to hear of Philip’s passing, a great man in so many ways, may you rest in peace

I’m utterly devastated at having to let you go Chris, the pain is overwhelming. You were an amazing, kind and thoughtful big brother, and my heart is forever broken and our family forever changed for your sudden loss. I have so many happy memories to treasure from growing up together...Read More

I was married to Philip’s sister for many years which meant there was a special bond with Philip. He was not only kindly and helpful with support when needed but he was also a great raconteur.  Philip brought many a smile to our faces.  He was definitely his own man...Read More

Philip was a genuinely thoughtful and interesting man, with an enquiring mind.  He always had something interesting to say, whether it was a comment on current affairs, particularly politics and science, or something he had been thinking about or reading. Philip read The Spectator, and I always enjoyed comparing articles and...Read More

Philip Brown was a tour de force in pharma publishing and had a great impact on my life. My first proper job after university (having been interviewed by Vicky) was at Pharmaprojects back in 1995, and I then moved three years later to Scrip as a trainee science reporter, and I’m still there, 28...Read More

Philip was much more than a friend, he was a mentor for my career, a sounding board for  the children, an inspiration and an intellectual giant! I will never forget you. Franz.

What a privilege to have known Philip for the last few years. He was a super intelligent man who would often make me look at things in a different way but would also quietly listen to all points of view. He was incredibly humble- putting his business success down to...Read More

One of a kind… a charismatic business man with humour, passion and a golden touch. It was indeed an honour to have worked for him and with him for so many years. He will ne deeply missed by all. Rest in peace….. Never forgotten.. Paul

I have many great memories of my cousin Philip. He always loved adventure which he demonstrated when he visited me in Hong Kong in 1992. I will always remember how he bravely climbed up through the jungle to get to my house high up on a hill cliff on the...Read More

I worked for Philip from 1981 until he sold PJB Publications in 2003. Working for Philip had its ups and downs, but it was never boring. He was a consummate journalist and editor in that, whatever the topic, he always had his finger on the pulse. He taught me so...Read More

In 1978 I was a long-haired scruffy music student when I got a part time job with PJB Publications Ltd. When I was told the role I had was ending I made what I suspect was a naive pitch on how things could be better. Philip, a bit bemused, said...Read More

We lost a Legend Philip was one of a kind. His intelligence, sense of humor and love of life made him one in a million.  His accomplishments touched lives throughout the world. Condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.  Rest in Peace

We are close friends of Kevin, and knew Jack to be a kind and generous man. Jack lent his Rolls Royce for our wedding day, and Kevin drove Lynne to the church and us both to the reception, making us feel very special. We think of Jack everytime we look...Read More

Devastated to hear this news and all my love comes out to the whole family. Chris and I were pretty much inseparable as children until the later school years – living just a few doors down from each other. Such happy memories holidaying together and camping with both of our...Read More

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Chris’ passing. I have happy memories of time spent with Chris, and hope that your many memories of him will bring you solace now and in the months ahead. My deepest condolences to you all.

I can’t believe I’m writing this. It’s unbelieveable that you have left this world, it feels so wrong. I will always remember you fondly. We’ve had so much fun over the years, there’s so many memories and stories to share and giggle about. You truly were a kind soul and...Read More

I rember John from the Kingsland Wharf project.  He had a wonderful way of  brightening the room whenever he visited, with his lovely smile and great sense of humour.  He  was a please to work with.      Whenever i visited Head Office, he would alway make the time and...Read More

Alan, I miss you forever.   We played football together, celebrated every goal we scored, and shared so many great memories. We also worked together and faced challenges side by side, always finding a way to overcome them. But now you have gone beyond our reach, and there is nothing...Read More

Terrible news , Chris was always so patient and helpful to me back in the Friends Life and then early  Aviva days . I remember how he just wanted to get things done and make things better, always with a cheery smile . A pleasure to work with . Sincere...Read More

Heartfelt condolences to Revolta Family on your great loss – dear Iain RIP. To his wife Elena, parents Anne and Willie, sister Louise and Family. I have  been thinking of you and remembering you all in my prayers since I heard this very sad news some weeks ago. I hope...Read More

Alan, your passing still feels unreal. It feels as though you have simply gone away on a long holiday, and that somehow we will see you walking through the doors again with your usual smile and a “good morning” for everyone you meet. You have been a great friend and...Read More

Deeply saddened to hear about Chris’s passing. It is difficult to find the right words when someone who has touched so many lives is gone far too soon. I had the privilege of working with Chris during my time at Aviva, and I will always remember him not just as...Read More

I worked with you, Chris, for more than seven years, and throughout that time you were always welcoming, kind, and generous with your knowledge. You shared your expertise so freely and were truly exceptional at what you did. So many of us learned from you, benefited from your support, and...Read More

So gutted to hear this news, I was hoping for the best after I heard he was unwell. Such a top guy who was always smiling. Super intelligent, who always found time to explain complicated things in a way that everyone could understand. I worked with Chris through FP to...Read More

It was such a shock to hear this sad news. Chris was fun, friendly, and a true gentleman. I had the pleasure of working with him at differnt times over the years, and he was always helpful, up for a laugh, and full of ideas. Chris genuinely cared about his...Read More

Alan, from the moment I knew I will not able to see you again, I have locked my feeling deep inside. I may be the last one to write message in this book, as I really do not wish to write, I do not want to accept the fact that...Read More

I had only met Chris a couple months ago but straight away his willingness to help and support straight away showed me what kind of person he was. He come across very kind,humble and very intelligent when it came to the public websites. Very shocked to hear of his sudden...Read More

Chris, this is such a cruel shock.  We have known you from the moment you were born and even before.  A tiny little baby with colic – we used to stretch you out to try and get rid of your pain at Alderbury.  All the family picnics, barbecues and games...Read More

I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Chris for a number of years. He was an incredibly intelligent man and the person everyone turned to for help. A pure genius! Chris always took the time to explain his thoughtful ideas and solutions...Read More

I was deeply saddened to hear about Chris’s passing. I had the privilege of working with him for around two years at Aviva, where he was my line manager and Platform Architect. Chris was incredibly knowledgeable, hardworking and always the go-to person for anything related to the platform. Despite his...Read More

 I am shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of a colleague whose knowledge and insight were truly exceptional.Working alongside Chris was a privilege. He was an problem solver with a rare ability to make complex concepts clear and he shared his expertise with patience,generosity and genuine kindness. I will...Read More

I had the privilege of working alongside Chris during our years at Aviva, and I will always remember him as one of the finest human beings I have ever known. He had a rare quality — he supported everyone, no matter their level or experience. Whether you were new and...Read More

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Chris for 9 years in Aviva and I was completely stunned and deeply saddened to hear of Chris’s passing. Like everyone who met him I respected Chris for his intelligence, trusted him for his great integrity and appreciated him for...Read More

Shockened and saddened to hear the news of Chris’s passing – Chris was one of the people I met on my first day at Aviva almost 8 years ago, and is one of the most kindest, approachable people I’ve met in my life. The kindness he showed me in my...Read More

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Chris’ passing, having starting at Aviva within months of each other, we worked closely for about a decade since then. He was a brilliantly smart, funny, and perceptive man, an ally and collaborator, and whose loss can never be replaced. My...Read More

I had the pleasure of working with Chris over the past few years and he was one of the most patient people I have ever met. He was always happy to help, no matter how busy he was, and would make time for anyone. Chris will be greatly missed and...Read More

Dear Chris, I’m still shocked that such a kind soul has been taken so early. While we didn’t work as closely as others due to being in different teams, I still remember how kind, respectful and competent you were when we were still working at Aviva. I’m honoured to have...Read More

 My son was a kind and thoughtful gentleman. He rose up the ladder of life mostly self taught. He proved himself to be a reliable cog in the company’s organisation. He was highly regarded by all who worked with or knew him. It was a pleasure to watch him progress...Read More

    Words fail me.  To have our beautiful boy taken like this is so painful and sad.  So many dreams unfulfilled.  This world seems a very cruel place sometimes…..   I saw this which is rather lovely:-   A butterfly lights beside us Like a sunbeam and for a...Read More

In Loving Memory of Alan Alan was more than just a friend to me; he was like family. He always made an effort to share little moments and updates from his life with me, and I will always treasure those memories. One of the most beautiful things I got to...Read More

Dear Chris, I’m deeply saddened to hear of your passing on Sunday morning. You were such a kind and caring colleague, and it was truly a pleasure working with you during the three years at Aviva, especially with the big cats. I remember you as the Dev Lead for Tigers,...Read More

I am deeply shocked and saddened by the news. Having worked with Chris for 5 years at Aviva, I knew him not only as a brilliant developer and architect and the unmatched go-to expert for our AEM team. He was also one of the most genuine and kind individuals I...Read More

My heart skipped a beat when I heard the news. It still feels hard to believe. I had the privilege of working with you in both London and Singapore, and you were truly one of the kindest, warmest, and smartest people I’ve ever had the chance to meet. You were...Read More

For six years, I had the pleasure of working with Chris. He was exceptionally intelligent and undoubtedly the person many of us turned to when we needed answers. What made Chris special, though, wasn’t just his brilliant mind. It was his kindness. He was always there to help, always responded,...Read More

Hi Chris,  I’m never late for anything, but sadly I was this time. I was in Salisbury on my way to the hospital when had a message from Miguel to let me know I was too late, the nurse confirmed you’d left when I got there. I went on wandering...Read More

Chris, I’m shocked and saddened to hear that you are no longer with us. You were a great colleague to work with, and a great person to know … pragmatic, friendly, approachable and always super helpful. You’ll be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of sharing their lives...Read More

Chris, Its been pleasure working with you. It still doesn’t feel real and I truly thought you would recover and return but you were gone too soon. You are my go to person whenever there was a problem. You helped me to see things in new ways and learn from...Read More

Although I never worked directly with John, he would occasionally come to me to book a meeting room. As others have mentioned, once the room was confirmed, he would always respond with an enthusiastic ” Excellent” He was unfailingly polite and courteous, and you could always count on John to...Read More

Chris, I was very saddened to hear of your passing. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to work closely with you, it was clear how much you were respected, valued, and admired by those around you. The positive impact you had on your colleagues and friends was evident, and your...Read More

Chris was more than a mentor, he is a true inspiration. He was the one who evaluated my profile and invited me into Aviva along with Maria. He is like torch in dark woods, we can blindly follow him, he knows each and every thing, he is always supportive and...Read More

Chris, you were such a kind, clever, thoughtful man. We worked together for 15 years, both at Friends Life and later at Aviva. I have seen your career grow from being an engineer, to a lead engineer, to a software architect and finally a promotion to platform architect in my...Read More

I am deeply shocked and sad to hear about the tragic loss of Chris. I admired Chris for his knowledge and guidance. He has always been there when I needed to talk about things bothering me. He has always made me feel safe and relaxed being my line manager. I...Read More

I’m so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of working with Chris at Aviva. When the Singapore team came to the London office for onboarding, we got to work alongside the rest of the UK team in person, and Chris was one of them. Everyone was warm and...Read More

I’m so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of working with Chris at Aviva. When the Singapore team came to the London office for onboarding, we got to work alongside the rest of the UK team in person, and Chris was one of them. Everyone was warm and...Read More

My thoughts and prayers go out to Janet and the rest of Adrian’s family following the very sad news of his passing. He was such a kind and helpful person, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

I was so shocked and deeply saddened to hear about this. Chris and I worked together at Aviva for about 3 years, mostly remotely. I was part of the Aviva SG team. Even though we didn’t get to work together in person very often, he was someone I always remembered...Read More

I was so shocked and saddened to hear that Chris passed away! I’ve known him for over 30 years and the times we’ve had! Too many poker nights, actual responsibilities at his wedding, him being the smart one, pub crawls and the laughs!  He was the Donatello of our little...Read More