Family Grieves Loss of Jamie Barrow, Talented and Caring Young Man

A young man named Jamie Barrow died. He struggled with mental health for years, and his mother is still grieving his loss. Jamie was smart, kind, and well-loved. He loved music and chess. Quantum physics fascinated him too.

He was quiet in school, yet girls found him attractive. It seemed like he had everything going for him. As an adult, his mental health declined. He couldn’t keep a job and faced a tough choice.

Should he take medicine? Could he protect his creativity? An inquest occurred recently, and the coroner ruled his death a suicide. Jamie was 39 and lived in Ramsey.

He had EUPD, which caused suicidal thoughts and self-harm. He sought help at Manannan Court multiple times. On September 18, 2023, he ended his life. They found his body near Cranstal on September 30. His family still struggles with this loss; it has been about 18 months.

His mom, Valerie Nelson, remembers his humor. She said he loved music and guitar. He also enjoyed wax art and digital art, and she wants to show his art again.

During Covid, he got a cat for company and named it Schrödinger after quantum physics. Jamie engraved TT trophies, gaining skills at Crossroads Manx Workshop. This was a key resource on the island.

Jamie first studied on the island, then his family moved to Cumbria. He did not like it there much, so he came back to the Isle of Man to live with his dad. Later, he studied in Barrow-in-Furness.

Valerie said he was polite and never lied. He made sure others had enough, even if it meant he went without. He helped other residents at Manannan Court, and they sought his advice. He felt proud.

Jamie had several jobs but couldn’t stay employed. His mental health got worse around age 20. Valerie believes Jamie tried to live a normal life.

She hopes he has found peace now, but his death has broken her heart. The inquest revealed he entered the water in Ramsey bay late on September 18, or early September 19. He used weights.

Emergency services searched for him, and people raised funds in his memory. Valerie is grateful for this support.

She thanks everyone for their help, especially first responders. Her family and friends helped her cope, and mental health charities helped too. His family and friends miss him greatly. She also thanks her lawyer for his compassion.