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Nicholas 'Nick' Bignell (14 Sep 1953 - 30 Jul 2021)
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In loving memory of Nicholas 'Nick' Daniel Bignell, 67, who sadly passed away on Friday 30th July 2021 at Southend Hospital due to complications of motor neurone disease. His family, Julie, Christopher, Russell, Mark (brother), Sue (sister-in-law), Catherine and Jennifer (nieces) were all with him at the end.
Nick was born in London on the 14th September 1953 to the late Richard Daniel and Laura Elizabeth Bignell.
Nick left school at 15 and had various jobs, including a stint at Smithfield's before leaving to work with his father as a lift engineer. He stayed with the firm until 1996 when he then got a role at Southend Borough Council initially as a parking attendant and then as a mobile caretaker. He medically retired in 2003 and became a full time house husband.
Nick is survived by his wife Julie and sons, Christopher and Russell and grand-daughter Emma. He is also survived by two brothers, a sister and two nephews and three nieces.
Nick was very much a family man and loved spending time with his grand-daughter and being at home. He loved music and had an eclectic collection of music genres. Wherever he was there was music - classical, rock, progressive, electronic - he loved them all. He enjoyed many wonderful holidays - France, USA, Canada, Italy, Germany, Greece, Iceland - and had a particular love of Madeira.
He was a very practical mechanical man who loved tinkering around in the garage with his late father-in-law, he was looking to renovate an MG Midget with his son before his sad passing. Nick loved playing strategy games on his PC and could be found nearly every evening sat at his computer with an occasional glass of wine. He was very ‘into’ Dr Who – particularly the Patrick Troughton era and had Dr Who nights with his sons, brother and niece watching old episodes. He particularly enjoyed evenings spent with his brother Mark and his family.
He loved his animals - having 5 dogs and 3 cats. Sadly Milly (who he christened his 'little shadow') joined him on Monday after a short illness.
He was a loving, caring, goofy, loyal, generous, supportive man - a true gentle man who shall be missed enormously.
A funeral service is being held at 13.00, Tuesday 24th August at Southend Crematorium.
Flowers can be sent to Stibbards at Shoeburyness or donations can be made on-line for Motor Neurone Disease.
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My love and thoughts are with you all today as you lay Nick to rest.
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Such sad times and many memories of Nick my brother. Nick was the one that made me car and motorbike mad his mini clubman that cost him loads of money or his black capri and his mgb and beetle that we smashed into a bank of snow when we all lived in billericay his welding was fantastic and he could make anything he taught me so much sadly I never got the chance to tell him. RIP Nick.
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Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
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On holiday in Sandford Park camp site, Lytchett Minster, Dorset. Nick, Sheri and me.
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To Nick, my friend and brother in law, I shall never forget all the happy times and adventures we and the the rest of the gang, Jeff, Billy, Dick & Stu had together.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time
Love from Brenda & family xxx
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Thinking of you Julie and your whole family at this sad time. Xx
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Our thoughts are with you and your family, Chris. Big hugs to you all!
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My thoughts are with you and your family Julie.
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Nick will surely be missed. Love to his family & friends from Bernie and Choy xxx
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I first met Nick 40 years ago. Although we personally lost touch, I kept up to date with all the family news via his brother Mark and sister-in-law Sue with whom I have kept in regular contact despite living abroad for a few decades. I am truly heartbroken for you all and send my deepest condolences to all that loved Nick ❤
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Nick was my Brother in law, he was a truly lovely gentle man. He had a very naughty sense of humour and was not afraid of being outrageously daft. He was serious when he needed to be serious but ultimately he was just Nick. Kind, funny, generous, loyal and honest. We will miss his so much and we are grateful for the wonderful memories he has left us with.
Our hearts go out to Julie, Christopher, Russell and Emma we stand behind you supporting every inch of the way. We love you all very much x
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I love this picture of Nick and Emma. She is looking directly at him and the look on his face just says it all. He was a glorious Grandfather.
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On holiday in Sandford Park camp site, Lytchett Minster, Dorset. Nick, Sheri and me.
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