András Barabás (19 Dec 1934 - 6 Jun 2026)

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St Peters Church Cockfield Suffolk IP30 0LA
Date
17th Oct 2026
Time
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Barabás András Pál, born in Hungary on 19 December 1934, died suddenly whilst in hospital on 6 June 2026, aged 91. Beloved husband of Alix, father of Stephen, Tony and Anna, and proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren. A private funeral is planned, with a Memorial Service at St Peters Church, Cockfield on Saturday 17th October 2026 at 2.00pm. No flowers but donations welcome to the charities above via JustGiving or to St Mary Magdalene Church, Little Whelnetham via the link below:

https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/bradfield-little-whelnetham-bury-saint-edmunds

ALIX Barabas donated in memory of András

In loving memories of my dear husband

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Charles Freeman donated £30 in memory of András

A great surgeon and a great personality

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Charles Freeman donated £30 in memory of András

In memory of Andrew Barabas, a great surgeon and a great personality

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  • Many thanks Charles. I’m so glad you came to the Memorial Service. Everyone’s memorys were wonderful to hear. I was so pleased to talk with you briefly. Thanks Alix

    Posted by Alix on 18/10/2026 Report abuse
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Alain Sauvage donated in memory of András

Andras was vivacious, energetic and a fantastic personality, exciting to work for and learn from. I often think of his marvellous drawn operating notes and the flurry of activity on his ward rounds, best wishes to Alix and the family.

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  • Many thanks Alain. I was so pleased to see you yesterday. I hope all is going well for you. Best wishes, Alix

    Posted by Alix on 18/10/2026 Report abuse
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Peter and Nicola Knott donated £50 in memory of András

Thankyou for saving my Dads life in the mid 70's.

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  • Hi Peter and Nicola Thank you for the donation and for sharing your memory. My father loved being a surgeon but it brought heavy responsibilities. I’m glad he was able to ensure this worrying time had a happy ending for yiur family. Best wishes Anna (daughter of Andras)

    Posted by Anna on 6/07/2026 Report abuse
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Peter Knott wrote

Just read the report in Bury Free Press and immediately the name Dr Barabas brought back memories to me. I returned home from school one day in the mid 70's to be told my Dad had been rushed to hospital with severe internal bleeding. Dr Barabas operated on him and saved his life, for which my family will be eternally thankful. He told my mum just after the op it was very serious, he had only performed that operation once before and the patient had died. RIP Dr Barabas and thankyou.

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  • Thank you sharing your memories shortly after Andras died. We had a memorable Memorial Service with many telling their memories. Many thanks, Alix

    Posted by Alix on 18/10/2026 Report abuse
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Karen Tomlinson wrote

I have fond memories of working for Mr Barabas as his medical secretary at the West Suffolk Hospital for about six years end 70's to 1985. I am so sorry to hear of his passing but send my condolences and love to his wife and children. He was an amazing man to listen to and I thank him for being our speaker at a young farmers meeting - we learnt a lot about his life before coming to England. He was a brilliant surgeon and lovely man - I shall always remember him.

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  • Many thanks Karen for your very kind words of remembrance. I know he was always grateful to you with all the work you did for him. Best wishes Alix

    Posted by Alix on 3/07/2026 Report abuse
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John Nunn wrote

I was saddened to hear of the recent death of Mr Andràs Barabas, Consultant Surgeon for several decades at West Suffolk Hospital, he once told me I was his first patient at the then newly opened West Suffolk Hospital in 1973, our paths very occasionally crossed when at the hospital, but he always remembered me and would stop for a quick chat, he was a lovely man of the old school of doctoring and will be sadly missed by me and many others, he basically saved my life without doubt. RIP.
Cllr John Nunn SCC, BDC.

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  • Dear John, Thank you for sharing your message here and on the Bury Free Press page. It is lovely to hear your memory of him. We will miss him. From, Anna (daughter of Andras)

    Posted by Anna on 2/07/2026 Report abuse
  • Thanks Anna, I hope to be at the Memorial service.

    Posted by John on 6/10/2026 Report abuse
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Nancy Hailey donated £50 in memory of András
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Colin Kennedy wrote

Very sincere sympathies to Alix and Andras' family. An excellent and talented colleague when I arrived at The West Suffolk Hospital with so many stories and sound advice in addition to his surgical skills.

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  • Thank you Colin. Alix

    Posted by Alix on 26/06/2026 Report abuse
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John Colin wrote

What a star Andras was! Great surgical educator and a wonderful lecturer. A lovely talented man. Sympathy to Alix

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  • Thank you for your message John. Anna (daughter of Andras)

    Posted by Anna on 25/06/2026 Report abuse
  • A brilliant and charming man and colleague, who was very kind to me. His famous artistic diagrams and recording of events in patients' notes were engaging and unique. Thank you Mr. Barabas.

    Posted by Naomi on 2/07/2026 Report abuse
  • Thank you Naomi for remembering Andras. We have had a Memorial Service yesterday, with many remembering him. Best wishes Alix Barabas

    Posted by Alix on 18/10/2026 Report abuse
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