Niall Kirkpatrick, (1959 - 2022) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of Niall be with us forever.

Born in 1959
Passed away on January 9, 2022

We are sorry to announce that Niall Kirkpatrick was tragically killed today in a road traffic accident. He was cycling, and was hit by a car.
He was an exceptional man and a great doctor. He has influenced and trained many colleagues over the years and was very very active in BAPRAS.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time, and there will be a virtual book of condolence for those who would like to share their thoughts and feelings.
He will be greatly missed.

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March 11

I am as so many others who had the privilege to know and work with you absolutely devastated by this. Once met never forgotten. A true gentleman who made such a difference to us. Bless you Niall I still can’t believe that you were taken from this world so soon.

March 11

An absolute tragedy. You changed my life and had such a kind and caring spirit. You have been the only doctor that I’ve come across that showed real genuine care for a patient. Such a loss. You touched the world and your passing will be felt by so many.

January 10

I miss hearing your laugh , I miss your smile, I miss your warmth. Your clients and I talk about you all the time. …….. I miss you

January 9

We were only reminiscing yesterday, not realising it was the day poor Niall left us. Sadly missed, such a fine, kind gentleman.

January 9

❤️ thinking of you and your family and how these past two years have gone.

January 9

Still thinking of you all the time and telling people about you. I can’t believe it has been 2 years already. Sending so much love to your family - miss you Naill

January 9

always missing and loving you

October 27, 2023

Que En Paz Descance.

June 2, 2023

I am completed in shocked and sad to hear that he was killed.

he was a wonderful person, soft, good listener, generous and kind.

I always think of you and I will always do .

LOVE

May 15, 2023

I met Niall in 2017 and have only just found out he passed last year. I’m deeply saddened and shocked by this. He was a kind man, and a very skilled surgeon. A truly great loss. He will be greatly missed.

April 21, 2023

Just found out this very very sad news. Dear Dr Niall Kirkpatrick was such a kind and caring man. He helped me so much with my surgery and countless other people. He really listened, showed concern and helped to make my life that much more easier. Devastated to hear he is now longer with us on earth. May his kind and compassionate soul rest in peace. Sending comfort to his family xxx

February 10, 2023

A very kind hearted man who spent his professional life, helping others who needed it (myself being one of them). He will be with everyone for the rest of their lives with the gifts he has provided them.

January 29, 2023

Over a year later it still saddens me deeply to think of Niall taken from all who loved an admired him.....myself of course included.....such a terrible terrible waste !

January 28, 2023

Niall was my surgeon 3 years ago and was the most caring, kind, and exceptional surgeon I've had the pleasure of encountering. He was so passionate about all that he did, and applied himself 200% to every case, taking the time to put every patient (myself included) totally at ease. I fondly recall conversations about his brilliant charity work and time abroad, and speaking after theatre to see him smiling and gently patting my arm, telling me all had gone well. What a huge loss to all those who knew and loved Niall, and the medical industry. I am so truly sorry to hear of his tragic passing last year and my heartfelt thoughts go to all those near and dear to Niall.

January 11, 2023

So many thoughts of sadness for Niall's passing and for his family bearing their loss each day with the difficulty of the anniversary. I am sure that there are many like me for whom Niall helped improve our physical damage immeasurably and in doing so helped our journey back to hope and positivity. He always made me feel I mattered and that he cared, which I know he did, and helped us to trust him implicitly.

January 10, 2023

To Anahita, Marlene, Guy, Sean, Louis, Brian, Philip, I cannot believe a year has passed, and send you all my love and condolences.
This time (about) 45 years ago Philip, Niall and I were camping in a 2man tent in the snow at Davos… 44 years ago (about) we were in a caravan with Brian too. So many memories of a wonderful man.

January 10, 2023

Dear Niall you are so missed I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since your life came to such a tragic end every time I look in the mirror and see that symmetry I think of you you really gave me my true smile back for that I will always be grateful I wish we could meet just one more time I miss those words of reassurance and your smile xxx

January 9, 2023

We are thinking of Niall and his family at this time on the anniversary of Niall leaving us. He is often in our thoughts. His accident was not that far from us. It has taken a long while to come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful man. As both surgeon to myself and husband we have shared in his expertise. He is sadly missed. Linda and Gary

January 9, 2023

I can't believe it's been a year since you passed on. I only found out in November of your passing. I'm still in shock. You performed 7 surgeries on me and each time you put me at ease with your reassuring smile. I will never forget you, every time I see my scars, I remember your smile. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and colleagues. Mysriep

January 9, 2023

A year has passed and you are still so terribly missed Niall. You and your big heart & big smile will never be forgotten. Thoughts and love to your family.

January 9, 2023

My thoughts are with Niall’s family and his closest colleagues that I believe will miss him so much. I was a patient, I regarded Niall as a superb surgeon whom listened and would be honest with you if he had any doubts about what you wanted. His staff were wonderful and I miss them and him. He was a talented, kind man. Sincerely missed.

January 9, 2023

Thinking of you today, Niall, as I do every day anyway. Miss you x

January 9, 2023

It is hard to believe a year has passed since your life came to a tragic end…..you will continue to be remembered by many with memories of your kindness, you humanity and your undeniable talent that transformed many people’s lives for the better. I trust you are resting in peace. God bless

October 21, 2022

Dearest Niall. I can’t even find the words to express how heartbroken I am about this devastating news. I met you in 2016, and last saw you a few months before your passing. You changed my life, and I know you knew this because of how many times I told you!! I will miss you and be grateful to you forever. You were the best plastic surgeon in London, and no one will compare to you for a very, very long time. Thank you to the ends of the earth Niall - I can’t believe you’re gone, and I can’t breathe knowing I won’t ever see you again. I’m sorry I found out so late, I’m sorry I couldn’t pay you respects sooner. Today is a horrible day. I will never forget you.
Sending you, your family, your friends and your colleagues so much love. I am so, so sorry.
Dani x

July 13, 2022

Niall was my surgeon several times. He was an exceptional human being and the world will be at a loss without him in it. I will miss talking to him

February 24, 2022

Niall, I wouldn’t be the surgeon I’m today without your support, kindness and mentoring. The words can not express how I feel. RIP

February 22, 2022

I am so glad that this wonderful tribute has been set up for anyone and everyone who knew Niall in whatever capacity , to pay their respects to this great man.
Niall Kirkpatrick treated my elderly father whilst my Dad was in his late 80's/ early 90's and suffering from advanced dementia. Consequently the treatment was extremely frightening for him, however Niall easily managed to put my father at total ease and was incredibly kind and understanding to the circumstances. Not only did he do an amazing job but his bedside manner was second to one. I also experienced this when Niall performed a major procedure on me a few years later.
It is utterly tragic for someone who gave so much to so many and was a wonderful and talented surgeon to be taken so soon and so tragically. I cannot imagine what it must be like for his wife and boys, but I send them my very sincerest and heartfelt condolences. I hope that reading these tributes and the many others I am sure that they have received, will give them some comfort.

February 22, 2022

It has taken me awhile to visit this page because I was so unsure what to say. I am deeply saddened that Niall is no longer with us. He had spent the last 2 years trying to reconstruct my head. He was such a gentle and caring man and had my trust. On two of my surgeries I had many of his colleagues tell me how much respect they had for him and that I was in safe hands.
I also enjoyed our chats about mountain biking at Sugar Loaf in wales and Zermatt. Our shared fondness of the snow him a skier and I a snowboarder. I loved the positive energy he always brought. My thoughts are with his wife, children, family, friends and colleagues. Gone too soon, may he rest in peace.

February 17, 2022

It was truly shocking to learn the tragic news about Mr Niall Kirkpatrick. I heard the tears in Sam's (Mr Kirkpatrick's PA) voice when she phoned me, and mine followed shortly after. I met with Mr Kirkpatrick many times throughout the last five years, and last I met him was in October 2021. I was supposed to undergo a procedure on 31.1.2022. Each time we met he always was in friendly, relaxed mood. Never rushing, never judgmental, kind, compassionate and trustworthy. Mr Niall Kirkpatrick was admired for his talented, professional, surgical skills, for his mentoring abilities and his voluntary work at the Facing the World charity organisation. Mr Kirkpatrick is a monumental loss not only to his family, friends, colleagues, patients, but to the world of medicine too. This unique, gifted gentleman will be greatly missed.

February 14, 2022

I am deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic news of Niall. He was one of the kindest, caring people I have ever met. He was a brilliant surgeon who operated on me many times over the years. I will miss him very much. I feel honoured to have met him. My sincere condolences to his family. RIP

February 13, 2022

I met Mr Kirkpatrick as a medical student during my SCM in 2012. He was inspiring, thoughtful and kind. He wrote my letter of recommendation for CST and went above and beyond to help me forge my surgical career. A wonderfully gifted surgeon and mentor. My heart goes out to his family and friends, his patients and his colleagues.

February 12, 2022

I first met Niall 7 years ago. He was so incredibly kind and generous, never rushed. He sorted out some mistakes and gave me back my confidence. He always made me feel special and was always interested in what I was doing. He planned to come to my next art exhibition. I painted his portrait and we laughed because it was he who usually took photographs of my face. It was a privilege to have known him. My deepest condolences to his family.

February 10, 2022

Just heard the very sad news that Niall Kirkpatrick has passed, he truly was a beautiful human being, I had seen him over the past few years, he always put me as ease, and reassured me that all will be ok in time. Over the years I have met many doctors/consultants, but Mr Kirkpatrick had a gift, a kind tone, so amazingly knowledgeable, and honest. My thoughts are with his family, love Nadia x

February 8, 2022

I have spent the past month struggling to put into words the impact that Mr Kirkpatrick has had on my life. I spent my teenage years visiting many doctors, having endless tests as experts sought to diagnose my very rare condition.

After diagnosis, I had my first appointment with Niall, and within seconds I knew this would be different. He spoke to me, an 18-year-old boy. He spoke with confidence and offered guidance that would be the grounding of our relationship over many years.

Niall operated on me seven times over the years, and he always put the patient and my needs at the heart of his decision making. We ended up planning operations around my university holidays and his children’s school holidays.

It has been a pleasure to read how great his impact has been on many people, and I will forever be in debt to his exceptional skills. But as equally important, he will be missed as a fantastic doctor and person who put his patients at ease.

February 8, 2022

I was a patient of Niall Kirkpatrick for many years and in all that time he always made me feel so cared for and special. He operated on me numerous of times and put me back together which restored my confidence. Niall was such a lovely, genuine, kind person who always made me feel important and never rushed our appointments. I was so devastated to hear what had happened to this wonderfully talented surgeon and truly exceptional man. You will be so missed by all that knew you. Love and sincere sympathy to your wonderful family. X

February 8, 2022

Niall was quite simply, one of the nicest men I have ever met. If it weren't for Niall, I certainly wouldn't be looking the way I do today. He saved me. Not only was he one of the finest surgeons in the world, but he also cared for each of his patients as if he was their own private GP. He really cared and he never left you in any doubt that he would look after you.
I've run several marathons with him in aid of Facing the World. How lucky I now feel to have been able to share those moments with him.
My deepest sympathies go to his wife, his sons, his parents and his brothers. He was the perfect family man and I can only imagine the gaping hole left by his tragic passing.
I will treasure my memories of him and feel blessed to have known this wonderful person.

February 4, 2022

I keep wanting to write something but every time I go to I burst into tears.
This world will not be the same without you.
I wish I had said more how special you were. I am Thankful for all the years I was lucky enough to know you.
Poetry help me express things so I wrote this short one for you.

When I write this it sheds tears,
A colleague a friend over the years.
Magnificent ,thoughtful and caring ,
He got our lunch for years so sharing.
He always made time to talk to me,
Talented and kind for all to see.
Not the same at work , I ask why?
An angel on earth and now in the sky.
You infectious laugh and beaming smile,
You were one in a million my memories of Niall.

Sending massive hugs to all your family.

If we do get to do the show I will make you proud I promise.

Kelly xxx

February 1, 2022

Niall wasn’t just one the best surgeons I ever met, he was also a lovely caring man. Incredible attention to detail, really listened to his patients & you never felt rushed. I was lucky enough to be a private patient of his for 10yrs & he also treated my family. A huge loss to the profession. My heart goes out to his family & loved ones. God bless you Niall.

February 1, 2022

I first met Niall Kirkpatrick as a patient when I was referred to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital over 20 years ago when he was registrar to the late Brian Coghlan. I was born with a facial tumour and have been treated by many surgeons over the years both in the UK and US. Of all the many consultants and doctors I have met over the years Niall was the kindest and most skilled of them all. He gave me confidence and I continued to see him as a patient both in the NHS and privately. I was always surprised and touched that of all the thousands of patients he must have seen that he always remembered me and made me feel special. His loss is devastating and my heart goes out to his wife , family and all his colleagues and patients who will miss him so much. Taken too soon.

February 1, 2022

Niall was a unique person. He was such an empathetic, kind, intelligent and generous person. He helped so many people, I will miss him so much. It is unbelievable that he is gone.
I am truly sorry for his family and colleagues, my thoughts are with them.

January 31, 2022

I met Niall maybe 10 years ago. Desperate for help with a deformed upper lip made by a botched surgeon. He was empathetic, honest and over years of consultations and surgeries we became friends albeit through appointments etc… My lip finally looks normal due to his excellent experience and patience. I am more active than most so we spoke of his love of hiking in Switzerland and diving with family, something I loved too. When I had a cancer scare before Xmas I rang when cleared to tell Sam his wonderful PA and she then told him. Kindly they sent a message back. I was just following my list for a follow up appointment with Niall this January when I heard. Like so many I was devastated for his friends, family and colleagues. He will be missed for his expertise and for his easy manner. A true gentleman with a great thirst for life, family, knowledge and travel. I salute you my friend. Thank you so much.

January 30, 2022

I shall never forget Niall’s smile and eyes as he visited me the morning after my facial surgery. Suited and booted he looked at the object that was myself and told me how well everything had went. He was so right and so talented. Devastated is the word. Thank you so much, Niall. Those eyes will always be in a corner of my mirror.

January 29, 2022

As so many have described, Niall was a mentor, guide and inspirational teacher to so many of us. He led by example, with the closest attention to detail in planning, communication, management and surgical skill. However, although he valued expertise in these areas highly, for me his priority was compassion: both for the patients, but also for colleagues. When I was a junior surgeon, he encouraged me to strive for excellence, but also to take maternity leave and somehow balance the demands of work and home. Although we will all miss him immensely, my thoughts are with his wife and family who were the real loves of his life.

January 29, 2022

Absolutely in shock . Mr Kirkpatrick was a person who in my eyes was my hero. I had dreamt for about 20 years for him to operate on my facial reconstruction from an old cancer tumour removal .Last year I got my wish and during covid time, I travelled from Highlands & met Niall in London .I told him I was in awe of him and he was my hero.I explained the only person i ever would trust to operate on me was him. I was on my own in a hotel after operation for 14 days to recover and he called me every day to see if i was ok, we laughed and chatted .We talked on Zoom when i came home about Switzerland and his mum and son visiting Highlands . It was such a positive covid memory for me . I remember he said to me " I will use every skill i have to make sure you look perfect." For me he did .What a privilege to have just met a lovely lovely human being . A true angel .Jeannette

January 28, 2022

The tragic news of Niall's untimely death has left me deeply shocked and saddened . He was a brilliant surgeon and had that rare gift of putting one at ease before and after the operations . My deepest condolences go to his wife and sons for their most dreadful loss .

January 27, 2022

It was hard to receive this news. He healed my daughter and changed our lives. We were scared and he supported us through the most difficult part of our lives. We searched the world looking for a doctor for her rare condition but it was difficult getting through to them, most of whom had PAs who acted as in betweens. Not so Niall, he answered emails himself and gave us hope. Two years on and he would still reply. His cheer and big smile and sincerity will be missed. Sorely. I love that man. Our most sincere prayers for him and his wonderful family. Prayers from Pakistan.

January 27, 2022

I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Niall Kirkpatrick’s passing. I had my surgery four years ago, and I remember his professionalism, kindness, and his humour.
Niall changed my life for the better, and for that I will be eternally grateful.
The world has lost a truly gifted man.

January 27, 2022

I was deeply saddened to hear this tragic news. Mr Kirkpatrick treated myself and my two daughters over the past 15 years on each occasion we were always in awe of his expertise and skill, but mostly always touched by his kindness and compassion. This world has truly lost an incredible human being, this is so very sad.

January 27, 2022

I am so shocked and saddened to hear this news. I just can’t believe it. Niall treated me 4 years ago. He was such a lovely kind man and so so talented. I’m so sorry for his family. I will never forget him and what he did for me. So very very sad x

January 27, 2022

My son was attacked by a husky and almost died age 3. Niall operated on him three times over the last 12 years. Expert witness plastic surgeons involved in our legal proceedings were speechless at his work. Niall performed the last scar revision Summer 2021 and we were due to meet again. Every morning I wake up and cannot believe that he is no longer with us. My son, now 17, will post his own message, we are all devastated. All of our family send the very kindest wishes to Mrs Kirkpatrick and their sons. What a tragic loss of life and talent. A thought also to his amazing PAs for coping and carrying on at this appalling time. Of course will make a donation.

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November 27, 2022

I just found out about your passing. We communicated just last year and you had told me to pop into your office for a catch up after Covid was over. Little did I know that was the last time we would have spoken. I am devastated to say the least! I have know you for more than 20 years. You had performed 7surgeries on me and each and every time your smile and demeanour put me at ease. You changed my life more than I can say. I am in utter shock. I will truly miss you. They say God takes the good ones first. HE isn't wrong. I pray you are resting in peace-can just see you smiling over all of us. My heartfelt condolences to his wife and children. Such an extraordinary man-gone way too soon.

January 19, 2022

"Oh I don't imagine I will do much more than suck soup threw a straw post surgery" He put his head down on the desk between his hands and howled with laughter....and I saw the man. I would watch him practically danceing into reception.....and I saw his passion. He got to see me post surg at 3 months ....but not what he helped me achieve at 6 months.....this breaks my heart.....Dear Niall please please don't ever be too far away from us all because you clearly will never be forgotten.I wish you love and a safe new journey. X

January 11, 2022

Niall was just a lovely colleague with a great smile and a twinkle in his eye. One of the very best trainees we had in the early years at the Charing Cross who exemplified the saying "if you wanted a job done give it to a busy person".

Niall informed me that both he and his brother had both managed to be expelled from Wellington School (a great plus in my eyes!) and also that Roy Orbison had the widest range of singing voice of any pop star, so we played his CD ad infinitum when operating together.

During his stay with us one of his family had a very serious illness and he bravely took unpaid leave of absence to care. This was a very difficult decision decisively taken by a very caring man. Personally I also owe him great gratitude that when my wife was ill in The Marsden he took time out to console me.

"The best often go first" is a truism. This is a very great sad and tragic loss not only to Anhita and family but to us all. My sincerest condolences. Dai Davies
p.s. I very much hope that BAPRAS, given the pages of condolences, a fund will be set up to commemorate Niall's great standing

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