Whenever you’d meet someone, whether it be for work or seeing friends. They probably felt as though they were meeting the whole family. Because you would always tell them about the things we were doing and how you were so proud of us. You were so loving, nothing mattered to you more than us and that made you one incredible dad. I will forever model my values on yours, I will forever aim to be like you. And as much as you were proud of me I am and will always be proud of you. The last message you sent me was ‘maybe we can catch up tomorrow’. It might be a bit longer but I will catch up with you soon dad. I can’t wait to update you on what I’ve been doing with the band. Even though you can’t support me in person anymore I know that your unwavering support will continue. To think that the first 20 years of my life are the only ones I get to spend with you is heart wrenching. But still, The amount of love and passion you showed for my dreams will fuel me for a lifetime. You will be a part of every desicion I make, every song I write, every word I sing and every note I play. I’m sorry we couldn’t go back to Dorset together. I’m sorry you can’t come to any more of my gigs. I’m sorry we can’t stroll through the Brighton lanes again. I’m sorry we can’t call when I’m on my break at work. I’m sorry you had to go so soon. I hope you can rest knowing your unwavering love and support was life changing for me. Words don’t express it enough, I love you and I will always love you.

So shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Nick. He was my cousin and I’m so glad I got to know him better in recent years. He was a lovely person who was very proud of his family and who was always interested in others. My last meeting with him was one quite by chance at Gatwick airport when he and Sam spotted us in WHSmith. They came bounding over to say hello with Nick wearing a fantastic large hat and looking forward to his family holiday in Athens. Rest in peace Nick. He will be deeply missed by many.

So shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Nick. He was my cousin and I’m so glad I got to know him better in recent years. He was a lovely person who was very proud of his family and who was always interested in others. My last meeting with him was one quite by chance at Gatwick airport when he and Sam spotted us in WHSmith. They came bounding over to say hello with Nick wearing a fantastic large hat and looking forward to his family holiday in Athens. Rest in peace Nick. He will be deeply missed by many.

So shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Nick. He was my cousin and I’m so glad I got to know him better in recent years. He was a lovely person who was very proud of his family and who was always interested in others. My last meeting with him was one quite by chance at Gatwick airport when he and Sam spotted us in WHSmith. They came bounding over to say hello with Nick wearing a fantastic large hat and looking forward to his family holiday in Athens. Rest in peace Nick. He will be deeply missed by many.

Nick wasn't my Uncle by blood but he was in my heart. Uncle Nick was a kind and gentle man who always seemed interested in what was going on in my life and always listened. He was an amazing friend to my parents and has been present for all the big family events. I will deeply miss him and can't believe he has left this life. I send love and hugs to all of the people he has left a mark on! Uncle Nick, I will miss you, rest in peace x love Becky

Nick was a gentle, loving, kind family man, who along with his wife Sam, worked hard bringing up their family. He was always very proud of his wife and children both in what they had achieved and who they are. The other passion in his life, after his family, was Liverpool FC and he constantly checked his phone every time they played to find out the score. Nick, you may now have departed this earth but your spirit will remain with us forever. Rest in peace now.

To my fellow ‘Durston Dad’- a whizz at quizzes, the proudest dad and husband, and a pleasure to be around. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

Shocking, sad news of the loss of Nick, a friend and valued former work colleague. Sincere condolences to Sam and the family.

Devastated to hear about Nick. Sam and Nick have been our neighbours for nearly 25 years. We have shared friendship, laughter, dog walking duties and they fostered our lovely cats. The only pictures we have of Nck are him cuddling tiny kittens. We will miss him.

"Our revels are now ended: these our actors, As I foretold you, were all spirits, and Are melted into air, into thin air: And, like the baseless fabric of this vision, The cloud-capp'd towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve; And, like this insubstantial pageant faded, Leave not a rack behind: We are such stuff As dreams are made of, and our little life" Shakespeare says it so well, and I know Nick would approve. He will be sorely missed, but he will live on in his beautiful children.

I feel a profound sense of loss over the passing of my friend, Nick. We were colleagues in London and then we kept in touch regularly following my return to South Africa nearly 8 years ago. I will miss our long video calls over a scotch or two. Nick, I will miss your wise counsel and your ability to keep your head when all about you were losing theirs. I was so hoping you would come and visit us again here in sunny SA, or that I would see you in London next year, but sadly that is not to be. Gone too soon, mate! Nick was the proudest Dad and husband, and I enjoyed his regular updates on the family, always just bursting with pride. Deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to Sam, Isabelle and Jude. My thoughts are with you all at this very painful time. Sam, I will keep in touch. Bayete, Nick! RIP

I am numb with shock at hearing this awful news. I was proud and privileged to call Nick a work colleague who quickly became a close friend over many years. I recall us travelling nationwide delivering workshops at various football club academies. I valued Nick’s judgment and counsel on many occasions. I send sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to you all. May he RIP.

Nick - you were such a lovely neighbour and friend to my family. Nothing was too much. I even forgave you the fake lawn. Since moving, I have missed the many drinks across the wall but have enjoyed your visits to Oxfordshire and our trip to the Lake District earlier this year.You have probably already found Mark out there by just following the laugh. We promise to take good care of your family whom you always were so proud of. Lots of love Kim, Alicia, Ben and Paul and all the cats Xxx

A lovely gentle man, Nick such a special person. A life too short.

Nick was one of the really good ones and we feel richer for having had him in our lives. He was kind, generous of spirit and embraced life. He spoke with such love and pride of his family and we are heartbroken for you Sam, James, Yssie and Jude.

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Nick. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.