Ian R Hichens (4 Aug 1963 - 21 Sep 2020)
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In loving memory of my dad Ian R Hichens who sadly passed away on 21st September 2020.
Ian was a kind, outgoing and loving man. Despite his health issues, Ian had a wicked sense of humour and was full of life. His bravery was inspiring, and he will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Ian was a huge part of the Burton Joyce Players where he showcased his huge character and love of acting. Off stage, he brought his warm character and humour with him everywhere he went.
Sadly, Ian suffered with Kidney Disease which meant that he spent a great deal of time at the Dialysis Unit in Nottingham City Hospital. He always received the best care, and the staff at the Dialysis Unit made a difficult aspect of his life as enjoyable as possible. Therefore, in memory of Ian, we would be very grateful for any donations for the Unit.
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Thank you.
Richard
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It was wonderful that I had the opportunity to say a final “goodbye” to you Ian. So ironic that we only recently got in touch again after all these years. I wish that we could have spent much more time together in later life. Memories will always remind us of the friends that we made through growing up. You brought much to so many people and I my thoughts are with all of your loved ones and friends. I know that your unforgettable presence will be a loss for those who bring laughter into our lives also bring brightness even through the darkest times xxx
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Love You Ian
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In memory of Ian from all your friends at The Burton Joyce Stroke Club. Thank you, Ian, for being there when one of us needed that little extra support. You had an uncanny knack of reading the signs and giving a hug at the right time.
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In memory of Ian, who could sometimes be infuriating, but would ALWAYS make me smile. Elaine and Tony
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Such a gentle giant , sleeping peacefully now with the Lord
Will miss you massively at the Unit
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Good bye old friend. You were one of a kind. Hanging round together in our late teens and early twenties was such a blast. Who can forget the old blue mini that we blew up coming back from Newcastle in a couple of hours.
I shalt forget you putting on an American accent and knocking on doors in different Trent Valley villages as you pretended to be looking for your long lost relative "Corey Johnson".
Even funnier when we went to the Moon In Mortem and the bar maid asked you if you had found him yet.
Life was never dull with you around. I could tell stories of our scraps all day as I know many others can.
You will be sadly missed and the world has lost one of the good guys.
Rest in peace mate.
Joe
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Condolences to the Family .Will miss our little chats. Had some good adventures in the past . Great Yarmouth comes to mind.
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Had some memorable adventures. Great Yarmouth especially . Will miss the Big Fella
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Ian really was a one of kind. He loved his family, and was loved so much in return.
So many memories that I hold so dear, playing in the garden when me, Richard and my sister were little. Or more recently when he tried to sell an old boyfriend of mine an 'antique' snakeskin belt with a gold snake head on amongst other 'collectables', or when he stole 3 table legs out of our neighbours skip - for no other reason than to make us laugh.
The best uncle me and my sister could have hoped for, and the best Dad to Richard x
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Such very sad news. I remember some of the very best of times together at Burton Joyce doing pantomime. Ian was a great actor and such fun. Our thoughts are with Richard, and the rest of Ian's family.
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In memory of Ian Hichens, from Graham and Stina Jarvis and family.
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This donation is from Eric, Diane, David and Simon. We all have our own very special memories of Ian. He was such a character in every way and we will all miss him greatly.
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So sad to hear the the big man was taken from us, been thinking about all the memories
The blue bottle...? Anyone remember the Mini.. cruising the streets of BJ and further afield. Ian used to pick it up and move it into a parking space
BJ youth club And the trip to Gt Yarmouth what a laugh that was
Did anyone know Ian was the peoples poet? wonder if any of those lines still exist.. I remember “Aren’t parents and funny thing” ...sure his kids might relate to that one!
Anyone who saw Cocktail must have recognised that in Ian and I being the greatest barman act ever in the Marquis at Hoveringham (sadly also gone)
I remember picking Ian up from work once.. on me moped!.. we wheelied all the way back to Bulcote, such a laugh.
Lost contact as you do with many of your mates from your youth when you’re brining up your own brood, I randomly bumped into him after 25 years in Southwell and we chatted whilst he was waiting for one of his kids. The man never changed from when we were kids, still joking around.
I had a messenger chat with him in June this year, cant believe he’s gone
It’s so crap we cant meet to say goodbye to this great man properly
You’ll be missed mate, love to the Family.
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So sorry to hear about Ian's passing he was a kind and funloving man. Great presence at the performances I attended with the Burton Joyce Players. Condolences to his family. All our love, Dawn Phil and family.
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This is the sweetest. He’d be so proud of what you’re doing!
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This is the sweetest thing. He’d be so proud what you’re doing x
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We have good memories of fun times together. Here is Ian standing guard at the Royal Palace portaloos with Richard, Hannah and Lukas in Stockholm.
We have many good memories especially of Ian’s sense of humour. His wit and repartee have made a lasting impression. We know how proud he was of you, Richard.
So many memories, party’s, Young Farmers, days out, you were Usher at our wedding. From Dirty Dancing (I still haven’t got over the fact you dropped me!) to playing the ‘pretend piano’ at our wedding, you were always life & soul. Will never forget you xxx
My 18th Birthday Party at Colwick Hall, yes it was fancy dress and you went all out! Xx
So many memories Young Farmers, party’s , days out, you were Usher at our wedding. Always life and soul of the party. From Dirty Dancing (I never got over the fact you dropped me!!) to playing the ‘pretend piano’ at our wedding. Will never forget you xx
Me and my brother
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