A beloved father and funny and caring partner was found dead beneath his vehicle in his garage, hours after his partner and care worker called police with their concerns for his welfare. Merrick Alan Parker, 56, sadly took his own life after a lengthy battle with his mental health.
At an inquest into Mr Parker’s death, held at Swansea Coroners’ Court on June 1, the court heard Mr Parker was an “old-fashioned” man who found it difficult to engage with mental health support. Whilst he had previously sought help, his mental health had significantly deteriorated over time and he had stopped engaging with mental health support services in the weeks before his death.
After his partner left for work one morning last November, Mr Parker locked himself in the garage at their home and took his own life.
