A heartfelt and vibrant tribute is being organised to honour Fionnghuala “Nu” Shearman, a beloved fashion designer, and her two young children, Eve, seven, and four-year-old Ohner, who tragically lost their lives in a house fire on Boxing Day.
The devastating fire occurred in the family’s Cotswold stone home on Brimscombe Hill near Stroud at around 3 a.m., claiming the lives of Nu and her children as well as the family dog. Emergency services responded swiftly, but despite desperate efforts by Mr Shearman to reach his children, the fire’s intensity made rescue impossible.
In response to the tragedy, the local community is coming together to create a “crafty floral” tribute. Tasha Lloyd, a local resident, has called on community members to make colourful flowers—no matter how imperfect—to be displayed at the Brimscombe War Memorial as a symbol of remembrance and support.
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Donation boxes have been placed at various locations throughout Stroud to assist with the tribute, and the deadline for contributions is January 16, 2026. Alongside this, a GoFundMe campaign has raised over £321,000 to support the family during this difficult time.
Investigations into the fire are ongoing, with authorities stating that the cause is not being treated as suspicious. The blaze severely damaged the property, destroying the roof, ceilings, and stairs, and leaving behind significant internal destruction.
The community’s planned floral tribute not only honours Nu’s memory as a creative spirit but also offers a chance for healing and solidarity, showing that even in tragedy, compassion and colour can bloom.