Based on tribute in the Old Uppinghamian magazine by CRG ‘Bottletop’ Anthony Trace, KC:

I first met Nigel in 1972 when we both went up to Uppingham to take the Scholarship Exams (a residential exercise in those days). It was a very daunting exercise, but I remember well his happy disposition which calmed us all. Nigel was extremely clever, as appeared immediately obvious, and it was no surprise that he was awarded a scholarship.

His school career was exemplary, and he ended up being House Captain of West Deyne and a School Polly. He achieved excellent A Levels, and one of the highlights of his non-academic school career was when he acted as a most memorable Osborne in Journey’s End, directed by me. We were a very happy cast and crew, much of that down to Nigel.

As a Medic, he was very highly regarded, as I know from the testimony of many people. His career was stellar, and he was a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in London hospitals until his retirement in 2018.

He lived in Greenwich for over 30 years and loved socialising. He particularly enjoyed being a member of the Campaign for Real Gin (The CRG) which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. I was one of the Founders of the CRG and Nigel became a member in the very early days. Nigel was particularly involved in the fundraising side of the CRG, and was very proud of the fact that, to mark its 25th anniversary, the CRG raised enough money to buy a lifeboat for the RNLI.

Nigel has died far too early, and will be sorely missed by his many friends, particularly his many OU friends, both in The CRG and at large, by his many work colleagues, and by his many work colleagues, and by his family with whom he was very close.

He was a committed Christian, as am I, so I am confident that we will see him again, hopefully with a gin and tonic (his favourite drink right to the end) in hand!