Think of you and your family often sending your family and friends lots of love x

For Oli and Phoebe, I thought I would write something about your wonderful father for you to read one day. No doubt you will both recognise elements of your own characters/personalities in what I write and I suppose that is the beauty of it- Charlie's character and legacy lives on in both of you. I met Charlie when I joined Balfours (where he worked) straight out of university. I had never been to Shropshire before I got the job with Balfours and I didn't know anyone there- in an instant Charlie made me feel welcome and at home in my new 'Balfours family'. He had an amazing ability to make everyone he met from all walks of life feel totally at ease immediately. He always found something in common with everyone he met and was able to skip 'small talk' and make a real connection immediately. He had a rare mixture of hilarious wit and sarcasm paired with a thoughtful side- always able to really listen and remember details about your conversations. I would regularly have totally uncontrollable giggles listening to the banter across the office- usually when I was on the phone trying to have a serious conversation! Charlie was much loved in the office- a person everyone felt they could speak to and always had the ability to brighten your day. I know for me personally he made me feel so welcome and such a part of the team there. He loved his family and was always talking about you Hannah and Oli (who was only a baby when I left Balfours). He was such a kind and bright soul- he brought joy to so many people and I'm sure you will continue to do this throughout your lives. I am so sorry to hear this news, my thoughts are with you all. Sending so much love and remembering Charlie with such fondness and joy- I hope how he would wish to be remembered. All my love, Charlie Wilson

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Sending our condolences to the family. Mick and Heather Slinger from Bleasdale shoot x

Dearest Fish From the first time I met you, you immediately put me at ease and made me laugh within moments! When you, Nick and James got together, within seconds you reverted back to what I imagined would have been the old school days, with the same jokes that only you three would find funny! We had some of the most amazing times together - Competa, Padstow, Lymington, Scotland, christenings of our respective children, Nick and Joey’s wedding and James and my wedding . . only you could get away with mentioning James ex girlfriend in your best man’s speech! Thanks so much for being such a brilliant godfather to our Charlie. We will ensure he will know about you and what you stood for. You were a fantastic father to OJ and Phoebe and husband to Hannah, we will do everything we can to support them. Taken from us far too soon, we will miss and love you for the rest of our lives and we look forward one day to meeting up on the other side. All my love, Jenny W xxx

At first I struggled to believe what had happened. That initial shock was quickly replaced by an overwhelming pain as I tried to comprehend how to survive without you. I felt selfish being so sad when Hannah. OJ and PJ had lost so much more than me but I missed you so much it was like I'd lost something inside me. I can't remember life without you and throughout my life, along with Hugh, you've always been by my side through everything good and bad. Whilst I still have moments when I burst into tears, I’ve had to find a way to go on for everyone else and myself. I know that's what you'd want! As the days have past it’s become apparent how respected and loved you were by so many people. I was always very proud of you but I’ve been humbled to read the messages from family, friends and those who you worked with! You excelled in everything you focused on and despite all the banter we would give each other, you clearly were the best leg of our Tripod! Thank you for bringing Hannah into our family and giving us OJ and PJ. They are a huge part of your legacy; they are simply perfect and I see you in them. I'll do anything I can for Hannah and the kids. I promise to tell them all the stories I have about you, spend time with them (whether they like it or not), help them experience all the things we did growing up and be there for them in any way I can. Claughton House will always be a home for them as it was for you! I'll never forget you C, never stop loving you. Life will never be the same without you by my side, but you will always live on in our hearts and thoughts. In everything I do, you will be remembered. I really hope that I get to be with you again one day, but for now sleep tight C and please don’t wind Mum up too much. Love you always, J xxxxx

When the Rhallt shooting syndicate was formed some three years ago (now the Cambrian Roving Syndicate) I rocked up on the first day to the shoot hut outside Welshpool to be met by this young well attired gentleman who in his softly spoken voice welcomed me exuberantly, introducing himself as Charlie Fitzherbert-Brockholes. Oh, Christ I thought to myself here we go, yet another posh twat! How wrong I was. Posh he may have been, twat he most certainly was not. As far as I am concerned anybody who extols the virtues of “ratting” with such enthusiasm proclaiming it to be the “Sport of Kings” is a class act and one in a million. All too often in the shooting world guns are concerned about numbers, have they shot their quota, has the team got what they paid for. Not Charlie, for Charlie it was all about the company, the crac and that one shot of the day be it an excellent high bird or the inadvertent pillowcase. A good shot, an excellent shooting companion and a true gentleman someone who I thought I would get to know better in the coming years, alas it was not to be. Hannah, it is difficult to put into words what we all feel, certainly for my part my heart goes out to you, Oliver & Phoebe, and that Charlie “the main man” will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Wyn

Having on recently been introduced to the family Charlie was the one who made it make sense, guiding me though the madness of the Franklins & Belchers one bottle of Stella at a time. Forever shall he be in my thoughts; he was a hell of a man, father, family man and friend by all accounts. All we can do now is to try and step up to fill the void as best we can to Oliver and phoebe and of course Hannah who I feel for the most. An impossible task as he was thrice the man of anyone i met before: Vivacious, funny, sarcastic, ambitious, driven, caring, thoughtful, cheeky, loving... in such a short time you have had a profound effect on me and I will miss you dearly. Every family event will not be the same again but you will be there in our hearts and thoughts at them all. Charlie F-B you are missed. This tragedy has hit all who knew you hard. My thoughts, prayers and love to H, O & P. James x

We always used to answer the phone to each other with an almighty shreek, I’m not sure why or how it started but it was something you had to do no matter what for as long and loud as you could. Many times Charlie was with hannah out and about or in the office or with a client and had to do this shreek to which he would often say ‘ people seem to be looking at me a bit funny’ afterwards but to us it was perfectly normal. A small part of a big personality that I’m going to miss dearly.

After meeting John, he said one of the most important things to him was for me to be able to love his brothers, their families and his two children (Izzy & Sophie). I was so nervous meeting Charlie, Hannah, Oliver and Phoebe for the first time, I spent a lot of time petting Fred the dog and Charlie said to me, something along the lines of “Fred must like you because he wee’d on John’s ex!” It made me laugh so much and put me totally at ease.... The bond Charlie had with his brothers was something I’d never experienced before, he treated me like a sister and something I will never forget, he had a way of making everyone around him laugh with his sarcasm, it was absolutely infectious. He was the most amazing husband, father, friend and brother. It hurts so badly that I won’t be able to see him and cuddle him again, but what he gave to me and those around him, I will give to Hannah, Oliver and Phoebe, I will love and protect them with all my heart, forever... Sleep tight C, love you xxxx

We are going to miss you so much. Your refreshing no nonsense approach to life, your sense of humour that would have us all in stitches and your self-proclaimed drinking prowess!! I will always remember fondly the year we lived together at Ciren, the trips to France, your epic Stag do and of course your amazing wedding. Thank you for so many good and happy memories. To Oliver and Phoebe, your father was a great man. He is and always will be watching over you with great pride to see all of your achievements, of which there will be many.

We’re going to miss you so much mate. In all the good things in life we’ll remember you, in all the funny things in life you’ll make us smile, in all the difficult times you’ll help us get through, just like when you’ve been so quick to be right there to help before. See you again someday, and every day until then too, particularly when I’m being rude about someone else’s dog or claiming a shared bird! Nick

Fond memories growing up together on the farm. We lost touch when we moved from the farm. Will always remember Charlie. My condolences go out to all Charlie's friends at this very sad time. Taken far too young.

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