Coronavirus Covid-19: Tragedy when a Kiwi nurse dies of Covid-19 in an English hospital

A senior Kiwi nurse in the emergency department of a hospital in England died after contracting Covid-19.

New Zealander Barclay Mason had worked at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, a city north of London, for more than 20 years.

Lance McCarthy, CEO of The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, said he was a caring and valued friend and colleague who was committed to caring for his patients.

It is with great sadness that I confirm the death of Barclay Mason, a member of our ER team, who will be remembered for his commitment to patient care, his kindness, and as a valued friend and colleague to many at Princess Alexandra Hospital. ,” he said.

“Barclay has been a senior charge nurse at the hospital for over 20 years and many colleagues from PAHT and the East of England ambulance service will feel his loss.

“Barclay had recently been treated by the PAHT team for Covid-19.

“Our thoughts are with Barclay’s family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.”

The 56-year-old’s family described Barclay as “the most amazing man” of their lives.

“The sadness we feel is more than words can express. The most amazing man in our life, the father of our children, has died.

“Originally from New Zealand, Barclay had worked as a nurse for the NHS for many years. He leaves behind committed colleagues and friends who are shocked but who continue to come to work every day with compassion and care for their patients, just as Barclay did. ..

“Colleagues and friends from the PAH Emergency Department and the East of England Ambulance Service will hold a special place in our hearts as they were the Barclay family in the UK.”

The family also shared a Maori blessing in memory of Barclay:

Scattered by the wind

Cleaned up by the rain

Lifted by the sun

All doubts are

Gotten up

All ties are removed

Fly free, oh spirit

Fly to the kingdoms of heaven

Lifted by the sun

All doubts are

Gotten up

All ties are off.