Nigel Back

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Nigel's passing. Always a gentlemen. My sincere sympathy to Michaela and George on your loss. May Nigel rest in peace.

Condolences Michaela and George, I was so sorry to hear that Nigel had passed away. Thinking of you both at this sad time. Claire, Chris, Calum & Jamie xxx

I was so sad to hear this news. I only had the pleasure of meeting Nigel once earlier this year. He left a lasting impression. He was warm, kind and hospitable, welcoming me to his home. Over the few hours I spent with him and his friend Amanda (my cousin), he was smart, funny and easy to talk to. He spoke with such love about Michaela and George. It was clear that he adored them both. My deepest sympathy to Michaela, George and everyone who loved Nigel. The light of Heaven to you, Nigel - I hope you have the best bed in Heaven.

We have only just now heard the sad news. Please accept our sincerest sympathies to you Michaela and George on the death of Nigel.
Go bhfaighe sé leaba i measc na naomh.

Sincere sympathies to Michaela & George. So sad to learn of Nigel's passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May Nigel rest in peace.

I was a friend of Nige's at Downside; in the same year and house. We shared a love of music, and, on occasion, made up ditties together, as well coining a small canon of nonsense words (Eeebo the Crow etc....!).

Despite an at-times-worrying preoccupation with alcohol, his raging intellect was always to the fore, knocking the rest of us mere mortals into a cocked hat. Not sure he read any of his A Level English Literature books, but I do remember him cramming Brodie's Notes the week before the exams. I'll bet he got an A!

He directed me in the House play competition in 1978/9 (Aristophanes' The Frogs), which we won, even though Nige was in the pub on performance night! What more could he have done to help us by then anyway!!!! He made us all laugh like a drain. A lovely bloke, whom, despite the decades, I have never stopped thinking about.

My sincerest of condolences to Michaela and George

So sad to hear of this. I was at school with him for two years and he was tremendous fun. Glad to have briefly reconnected online. Love to Michaela, George and all his family and friends.

A man who was impossible to forget. I was at Downside with Nige and most of our shared experience involved alcohol.
We made contact on Messenger a couple if years ago and now of course I wish I had visited Waterford. Too bloody late.
Nigel seemed to exist entirely outside the school or any other societal rules but not in such a way as to cause hurt to anyone except perhaps himself.
A beautiful youth - much loved and admired - often talked about with awe.

So sorry Michaela to hear of Nigel’s untimely passing.Condolences to you and George.May Nigel rest in peace.

I was so sorry to hear about Nigel’s death. He was kind to my father Gordon who was very fond of him. He was a proud father and husband and loved his life with you both. Sending our condolences to you at this sad time.

Deepest sympathy to Michaela and George. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Air.

Condolences to Michaela and George on the passing of Nigel always came to have hair cut .a gentleman

Thinking of all the family at this sad time rest in peace Nigel

My condolences to friends and family. Nigel, I remember you at Thorpe House School in Gerrards Cross, but I missed you by a year at Downside. RIP 🙏

Our sincere condolences to all the Family on Nigel's passing. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear the sad news of Nigel’s untimely death. My sincere sympathies to you Michaela and George.

Dear Michaela and George. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Nigel. Please accept my sincere condolences. I remember Nigel with great fondness from my time at Downside. We had reconnected a few years ago on Facebook and were able to share several comments and likes. You are both in my thoughts. Dear Nigel, may you rest in peace.

God bless you Nigel. May you rest in peace. You were a beautiful soul. So glad you found happiness in Ireland. My condolences to Michaela and George x

May God bless you Nigel. You were a beautiful soul. So glad you found happiness in Ireland. Condolences to your wife Michaela and son George x

Michaela, George, condolences on the death of Nigel.

Our sincere condolences. Thinking of you both.

My best friend for 50 years and I was hoping for another fifty. You have left a gaping hole in my life, which I will have to learn to adapt to. This is not the end of the Back-Kelly adventures, I promise to do my best to misguide our offspring to have many more stories for future generations. Sending lots of love to George and Michaela, we are all missing you so much Nige! From Jonathan (Mo), Miranda, Joseph (Ned to Nigel) and Thomas

Sincere condolences Michaela and George on the passing of Nigel. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Michaela and George, thinking of you both today. Nigel was such a kind gentleman, he was always such a pleasure to talk to. May Nigel rest in peace. Alice

To Ms. Dunne sincere condolences to you and George on the very sad passing of your wonderful husband and father. Ms. Dunne, you thought me art many years ago in school, one of my favorite classes to attend given you were the teacher. I often see you nowadays when I come to pick up my daughter. You are in my heart ❤️

I never met Nigel, but thanks to George, I got to see how great he was! He was honestly such a character and I know he will be missed dearly. I wish I could have expressed my condolences in person. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. With sincere sympathy, I send my prayers to Michaela and George and i will be thinking of you.

I am so sorry to hear that Nigel has died. We met only a couple of times after leaving Downside, but he was a hugely entertaining character who I remember with great affection. Completely his own man and a good friend with whom I had much fun both at Downside and Gerrards Cross where we were near neighbours. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to George and Michaela on the very sad passing of Nigel, may he Rest in Peace.
Donal, Siobhan & Neil Moriarty.

Micheala and George So sorry to hear if Nigel's passing. Such a character.
Rest in peace Nigel

Michaela, George, condolences on the death of Nigel.

Dear Michaela and George,
I first met Nigel in 1967 or 1968: he lived in the same road as me in Gerrards Cross. So I can count him as one of my oldest friends. We shared an interest in broken old go-carts (as you do when you're a 6 or 7-year-old kid), which we'd buy (we invested in a pedal-powered Jeep, no steering wheel included, for two bob) with our pocket money at church fêtes, and imagine one day that we'd do them up and turn our 'fleet' into a successful transport empire. Yes, Nigel was never short on imagination or ambition or, indeed, a sense of humour and of the ridiculous. When I think about him now, he was really the perfect childhood friend. He was fun, smart, honourable and loyal: Nigel stood up for me against the class bullies. But most of all, I'll remember the delight of hearing an unexpected ring of the doorbell and his distinctive voice asking my mum, "Can Harry play?" I knew that we were about to emark on more adventures, some worthy of Enid Blyton. More recently, I was so delighted that he'd found fulfillment and happiness in Ireland and had been blessed with you, Michaela and George, in his life. Until we meet again, Nigel, I shall miss your unique (and wise) take on the strange world we have lived in. My wonderful friend, may you rest in peace.

Such a shock to hear of Nigel’s death. I was at Downside with him and he was a regular visitor to the now demolished Britannia Arms in Chillcompton, and was a good friend, naughty, intelligent and uniquely scruffy but well known and well liked. I so hope his death was without suffering. My thoughts are with you all. Andrew x

Sincere sympathy to Michaela and George on the death of Nigel. May he rest in peace.

To Michaela and George I'm so sorry for your loss.
I met Nigel when he was 12 years old he was such a character and always smiling. He will be missed. RIP My Friend

Sincere condolences to Ms Dunne and her family on their sad loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very challenging time. RIP

Dear Michaela and George,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Nigel was a true gentleman: kind, considerate, generous and wise.
He was wonderful company and a valued friend.
Nigel will be sadly missed.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

To Michaela and George,
Sending you my sincerest sympathy on the loss of cheerful, kind, and lovely Nigel. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.
With love,
Caitríona Morgan-O'Brien.

Our deepest condolences Michaela and George on the sad passing of Nigel. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences and thoughts are with Michaela and George all my love and prayers are with you both. Goodnight Nigel RIP

Dear Michaela,
sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to you and George,
on the passing of lovely Nigel, a true
gentleman.
May he rest in eternal peace.

To dear Michaela, George and family, I'm so so sorry for your loss. Nigel was such a gentleman, a wonderful husband and father. He will be so sadly missed. Thinking of ye all of time xx

Sincere sympathies to Michaela and George on their loss. Nigel was a gentleman and he will be very much missed.

Rachel Finnegan, David, Sammy, Jacob and Ben Kane (Piltown)

Condolences to Michaela and Robert on the of Nigel.Thinking of you at this sad time.May Nigel Rest In Peace.

Dear Michaela,I am so sorry and saddened for the loss of Nigel,I cannot imagine the hurt and devastation you are going through especially when you lose the man you so deeply loved and had a wonderful marriage.the good always go early.please accept my most heartfelt and sincere condolences and may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace in heaven with our lord

Deepest sympathies to George and Michaela, me and my family are thinking of you both at this time. Nigel was a great man and a real character with a brilliant sense of humour. I’ll never forget how he was always so good to me whenever I stayed over. He will be deeply missed by all

My deepest sympathies to my dear friend Michaela, George and family xxxxx
Nigel was a true gentleman. I feel very blessed to have known him xxxxxx he will never be forgotten.

To Michaela & George,
Sending you our deepest sympathies. Nigel was such a lovely, kind man and he was always so positive, even through these last few months. Thinking of you both during this difficult time.
Anne & Ken

Many fond memories of your intelligence, wit and humour, and the many fun times we had at school. RIP dear friend, you will be remembered!

Our deepest sympathy to Michaela and George on Nigels passing, thinking of you all at this heartbreaking time. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sad to hear this, sincere condolences. I remember Nigel from school, he was funny and clever. RIP

Michaela and George, my sincere condolences to you both on the death of your wonderful husband and father. May Nigel rest in peace.

Dear Michaela and George, We are so sorry for your loss. Nigel was thoughtful, kind, and genuine, with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be deeply missed. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy.

To Michaela and George, sending you my deepest sympathy at this sad and difficult time. May Nigel rest in peace.

Sincere condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for Nigel's family. R.I.P. 🙏🙏🙏

My deepest and sincerest condolences to Michaela and George, all family and friends. Saddened by the news of Nige’s passing.

Dear Michaela and George,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Nigel’s passing. Although it has been many years since we were at school together, reconnecting with him recently brought back fond memories. He was a kind soul, and I’ll always remember his warmth and good humor.

Please know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and all who were close to him.

To Michaela, George and all Nigel's family & friends, sincere condolences on your loss. Nigel was a true gentleman. RIP

Dear Michaela, George and all the family, I'm truly so very sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. May your dear loved one rest in peace.
With deepest sympathy.

Sincere Sympathy to Michaela and George on Nigels passing
May he Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy, Michaela, at this sad time.