GP dies aged 47

Patients and staff at Seaford Medical Practice, in Dane Road, have been left shocked and saddened by the death of Dr Caroline Lewis.

The 47-year-old passed away at the weekend after a short illness.

She had been a GP at the practice for ten years and is survived by her husband Paul and their three young sons.

Dr Lewis trained in London and had a particular interest in children's health and women's medicine.

In her spare time she enjoyed walking on the Downs with her family.

Dr Mark Barnes, executive partner at Seaford Medical Practice, said: 'We in the practice are devastated by this sad news. Caroline was an excellent doctor, well loved by both her colleagues and patients.'

Dr Lewis was medical officer at Newlands School, Seaford, for two years until April 2006.

Headteacher Chris Bridgman said: 'Dr Lewis had previously been the school's doctor caring for our boarding children.

'She was a highly respected GP with a lovely caring nature.

'She will be sorely missed by staff and children at the school.

Our deepest condolences to Dr Lewis' family and her colleagues at this very sad time.'

Dr Lewis' funeral, which will be a private ceremony, will be held on Friday.

Dr Lewis' patients will be looked after by Dr Mohamed Ather.

Tributes to Dr Lewis can be left below or emailed to: [email protected]

I would just like to add my condolences to Dr. Lewis's family.

She was my family doctor and both my daughters and myself attended her surgery in the last year and found her a very caring and kind lady and doctor.

Also, through my connection of working at Alfriston village store, I served her in the shop and know David Lewis too.

With kind thoughts.

Susan Turner, Seaford