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Nigel Gordon Bell

Published on 07/09/2016

BELL Nigel Gordon 11/5/1954 - 30/7/2016. At Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia. Adored, much loved Husband, Best friend and Mate of Kathryn. Spectacular, Loving Father of Chelsea and James. Beloved youngest son of Gordon and Josie (deceased). Loved and Admired Brother and Brother in Law of, Linda and Ian, Graham, Jayne and Peter, Ann and Alan, John, Paul and Niki. An adored and respected Uncle to all his nieces and nephews: Benjamin, Matthew and Fauzia, Laura, Michael, Kylie, Mathew, Sarah, Rachael, Kathryn, Bryan, Lauren. A Mate, Esteemed Colleague and Friend to so many. Nigel lost a 3 year battle with Cancer, a journey taken with his unique brand of humour, dignity and strength. Nigel was born in Ebley, attended Primary School in Cainscross, Secondary School at Maidenhill (Stonehouse Secondary Modern School). Before migrating to Australia in 1982 he was a member of Stroud Rotoract, played Hockey for Stroud Stragglers and was employed at Ransom Hoffman & Pollard . Nigel’s service was attended by nearly 300 people where many stories of his humorous exploits, his loyal friendship and social conscience were recounted, he always found time to assist those less fortunate. He will be a greatly missed.

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Philip Broughton September 13th, 2016
I was shocked and very saddened to read of Nigel's passing. The tributes paid to him reflect the nature of this old friend and colleague. He had a unique outlook on life, always able to see the funny side of circumstances and situations.
As a fellow hockey team member, he kept us amused with the various incidents and exploits that occurred en-route to away venues. He was at the nucleus of the camaraderie we enjoyed in the “has been’s and never will be’s” as we were referred to. His contributions at club meetings, however pointed, were always delivered with a jovial twist, which made them all the more memorable for the hilarity if not the point in question.
It is a shame to have lost contact with him after he emigrated to Australia but I am not at all surprised by the popularity he cultivated there. He will always be fondly remembered by those of us who knew him as a friend and teammate. My condolences to all his family.
Phil Broughton