Chris Covins was an individual - unique in his commitment to the needs of others, in his perspective on life and in his extraordinary gift for both the written and illustrative arts.

A respected doctor, who spent many years working in different fields of the medical profession, he enriched the lives of countless patients and was admired by all those who were privileged to be close to him.

Above all he was a much loved son, brother and father, who offered unstinting inspiration, friendship and love to his family and two sons, for whom he wrote Coconia.

Sadly he never saw his stories published, but it would have been totally in keeping with his open and generous nature to share them freely with others.