Dad – I can’t believe you aren’t with us anymore, but I’m sure you are in spirit. I will miss you so much, I loved our trips over to see you & Yvonne in Briantspuddle, chatting about gardening, the latest wildlife you had seen & so many more topics. I know you are sleeping peacefully now, you made such a good impact on so many people during your life & I know you will be happy snuggled in with nature at Affpuddle xxx

I love you and I think the world of you. We’ve have the most fantastic time and thank you for looking after me. All my love, Yvonne x

Grandad- you were the best grandad I could ever have wished for. Every time I’d see you, you would greet me with ‘who’s a lovely girl then’ and you did the exact same to Luchy and Bella. Thank you for always telling me all your Dr stories and making me want to be a nurse. I’ll miss you so much. I promise I’ll look after granny, keep her topped up with ‘Lucia Tonic’ and keep doing her nails forever. Loads of love, Toni x

Grandad

Thank you for being the best role model throughout our lives. You could make light of any situation and had the most infectious laugh. I used to love helping you sort the honey through the years and all the summers down the river.

Thank you for everything.

Lots of love, Gilly xxx

Grandad

It still feels surreal to be sat here writing this rather than chewing the fat over our favourite sturminster chips.

A genuinely kind hearted and inspirational man, you shaped so much of what I have become today, and for that I can only truly thank you over and over.

May the sorrow and anguish we feel now for the passing of such a great man become a celebration of the wonderful life you lived and shared with your loved ones.

Never more than an Eccles cake away from the forefront of my heart,

Until we meet again grandad

Tight lines and gone fishing xx

Dr Grandad,

The smartest man I ever knew, and I think the smartest man I will ever know.

Your quick whit and great sense of humour never ceased to put a smile on all our faces.
Your fascinating stories would capture us all, we’d be hanging onto every word. Your love for nature, animals and all things sweet continue to live on in your children, and I see it in us grandchildren too. You will never be forgotten, you have taught us all how to live life with such greatness.

I promise to always cut that extra slice of cake that we all so well deserve, and share it with the dog … although maybe not straight my fork like you did!

You are so loved Dr Grandad, forever in all our hearts 🤍

Nigel,
You lived a very full and happy life, also being an incredibly talented GP saving many lives.
I had the privilege of knowing you for 30 years. In that time we shared numerous dog walks, pub lunches, Sunday lunches and of course the Family holidays. Your love of food and the ability to recall every mouthful of a meal that had happened 10years or more ago was quite something. The influence you had in Alex and Toni’s upbringing has helped make them the people that they are today, which I will always be hugely grateful for.
You will be missed so much by so many people. Hope you manage to find a decent pint up there. I’m banking on it for when I join you! Cheers Doug x

I only had the privilege of meeting you on a handful of occasions, but you welcomed me with open arms and your generosity of spirit and love and devotion to Yvonne shone through in abundance. Doug has regaled me with tales of family holidays and the fabulous influence you had on Toni and Alex, especially Alex’s love of fishing! It was a pleasure to be able to share your love of nature and it was an honour to have known you. I know you will be sadly missed.

I have very fond memories of Nigel. Apart from fishing, red wine and honey! Nigel was very kind, welcoming and always made time for a chat at the numerous family parties. His love for his family and Yvonne was clear to all. A true gentleman and legend.

Uncle and Godfather

Methu chdi a caru chdi am byth.

Nigel was a lovely neighbour and we will miss him and Yvonne, they were true soulmates. Please accept our most sincere condolences. We will always remember him with affection.