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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January 10, 2022

Such tragic news and a great loss of our dear colleague who was very well respected and knowledgeable. I will sorely miss him. My condolences to his dear family and friends at this awful time. He will be sorely missed!

January 10, 2022

I'm so very sad to see this sad news, Niall Kirkpatrick was a lovely man.
Life is so cruel and fragile.
My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.

January 10, 2022

Devastated to hear this tragic news. Niall helped me write my first ever paper when he was the Craniofacial fellow at Chelsea and I was a medical student. He was a source of advice ever since and immensely supportive. Humble, kind hearted and generous, he has touched the lives of so many plastic surgeons and patients across the world. My deepest sympathies and love to his wife Anahita and his sons, as well as his brother. Rest in Peace Niall. You will be missed very very much.

January 10, 2022

True Gentleman and master of the Art, your legacy lives on in all the patients whose lives you have touched, those you have generously taught and all those who now use your teaching to heal many more. Rest in peace.

January 10, 2022

Niall you have been a true inspiration to me as with so many others and not just professionally, but as a person. Plastic surgery has lost a kind, humble and true gentleman who always strived for the best for his patients. My sincere condolences go to Anahita and the boys at this most difficult of times.

January 10, 2022

I never really got to know Niall, even though we worked in the same field - but had recently shared interest in some cases. The person I met was kind-hearted and only interested in trying to help his patients. A really sad and shocking loss. My heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace, colleague.

January 10, 2022

Truly devastating news. I first met Niall nearly 30 years ago when he was a trainee & it was always so lovely to see him at various Pan Thames, BAAPS & BAPRAS meetings over the years & have a good catch up about everything. I know he will leave a huge hole in many peoples lives & my thoughts are with Anahita & his boys. Niall was such a generous, kind & true gentleman & will be sorely missed. It was my pleasure to have known you.

January 10, 2022

You touched so many lives, careers and paths. You always made time and shared your knowledge, guidance and kindness. Your friendship was very much cherished. You are sorely missed Niall. Rest in Peace. My condolences to your lovely family.

January 10, 2022

I heard this awful news yesterday. I knew Niall, and his lovely wife, Anahita well - he was a fellow both at The Wellington and Great Ormond St. Niall was major figure in British Plastic surgery, an exceptional man both professionally and personally, skilled, caring and empathetic. He will be greatly missed, a truly tragic loss.

January 10, 2022

My sincerest condolences to the family. Mr Kirkpatrick was truly inspirational and was the reason I became a plastic surgeon. His absolute kindness, humility, and incredible talent was truly unique in this field, and I know that he has truly touched the lives of so many, not only students and doctors, but also the lives of countless patients. He was a true hero, and he will be forever missed.

January 10, 2022

My condolences to Anahita and family. Very sad news and a huge loss for our plastic surgery community and patients. As well as being a brilliant surgeon, Niall was also very generous with his time and help for others and an excellent colleague in BAAPS. He will be sorely missed.

January 10, 2022

To Anahita and the Boys,
Niall was truly a great surgeon and it was a pleasure to have trained with him. He was the consummate gentleman surgeon and both Sandra and I are proud to have known him.
May he rest in peace and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time

January 10, 2022

A friend and valued colleague, inspirational, dedicated and gifted in surgical skill.

Devastating to learn of this; devastating loss to plastic surgery.

My very deepest condolences to his family.
RIP.

January 10, 2022

An exceptional and inspiring light extinguished well before its time. But your legacy will live on, Niall, in numerous patients who benefited from your great surgical skills, in countless trainees and colleagues whom you taught and advised and in BAPRAS and the international plastic surgical community who were blessed by your energy and your vision, your kindness and humanity.
Deep condolences to your family.
Rest in peace.

January 10, 2022

Niall - I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. Whilst your surgical skills and teaching to your personal trainees are beyond doubt, you should also be remembered for your collaborative efforts with your non plastics trainees, themselves passing on your wisdom and extending your influence. This has benefitted myself and our trainees who have disseminated your surgical vision throughout the British Isles, Europe, Australia and Newzealand. These will themselves pass this teaching on - There are thousands of patients whose lives are better because of you. What an incredible legacy.

January 10, 2022

A terrible tragedy for Niall’s family and friends and for the world of plastic surgery. Deepest condolences to Niall’s loved ones. RIP.

January 10, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of our friend, colleague and BAAPS Council Member Niall Kirkpatrick.

Described by colleagues as a gifted surgeon with endless generosity of spirit, his passing is a huge and devastating loss to his family, friends, patients and colleagues in the wider Plastic Surgery Community.

Our thoughts and prayers are particularly with his wife Anahita and family.

A truly wonderful man and we are all the better for having had the privilege of knowing him.

May he Rest in Peace.

January 10, 2022

Niall and I passed through our respective training programs in Plastic Surgery together and I recall meeting him at various meetings since. He became a point of referral for me when I had challenging cases. He was someone to trust and respect. A consummate professional! All thoughts must be for his family!

January 10, 2022

Niall was a wonderful man, a friend and colleague of the highest quality and a Master and mentor for many of us. I learned from him the importance of always being able, affable and available. I shall miss him as also will all of his patients and colleagues. Praying and sending my deepest condolences to his family.
Dearest Niall, rest in peace.

January 10, 2022

Very sad news. A really good man. Will be greatly missed!

January 10, 2022

The tragic loss of a great surgeon and teacher at a high point in his career leaves a huge gap for all of us, most especially for his family and his patients. He will be missed very much by all, and my deepest sympathy goes to his family at this awful time.

January 10, 2022

I am very sad to hear this news. Niall was a true gentleman and a lovely person. My thoughts are with his family. He will be greatly missed.

January 10, 2022

A true gentleman who has not only contributed a lot to Education in Plastic surgery but to the specialty in general. He will be missed by all.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

January 10, 2022

A truly devastating loss of a person I very much admired as both an excellent human being and surgeon. Niall, your advice and wisdom lives on in all who met you and trained under your guidance. Rest in peace.

January 10, 2022

A excellent surgeon, wonderful mentor and kind human being.
I will always remember his kind smile and willingness to share knowledge, he will be missed.
My deepest condolences to his family.

January 10, 2022

A tragic loss. A true gentleman and superb surgeon.

January 10, 2022

It was a privilege to be able to know and work with Niall. A superb surgeon, his results spoke for themselves and were reflected in the respect his patients and his colleagues had for him, myself included. He was so kind and a welcome mentor when I arrived from Australia and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. God bless and rest in peace.

January 10, 2022

Niall has been a great colleague to work with and I will miss the inspiration he provided with his brilliant presentations. His meticulous attention to detail allowed him to achieve remarkable results in very difficult cases and this will be missed by many. I enjoyed seeing him teach as he was clear precise and presented a logical approach that all could understand. The memories of his kindness, brilliance and care will I hope provide some comfort to his family in these difficult times.

January 10, 2022

Niall’s death is tragic loss to us all and to the specialty.
His skill, charm and double qualification was so much valued and respected.
Cycling in London was just one of the manifestations of his courage and determination to get on with the job.
He deserved the respect, admiration and affection of those of us who knew and worked with him.
I wish to add my condolences to his family friends and colleagues who will inevitably greatly miss a special man.
Roy Sanders.

January 10, 2022

My very sincere condolences to Niall’s family. He was a most gifted surgeon, teacher and mentor and always generous with his time. He will be greatly missed.

January 10, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children and family. A kind, gentleman, and wonderful teacher, who has given so much to international plastic surgery and to all those whose path he crossed. Niall will be much missed. May he rest in peace.

January 10, 2022

My sincere condolences to Mr Kirkpatrick’s family. He is a great man who inspired me as a medical student by his great character and skill. I remember him being very kind to me as a medical student and encouraging me to pursue a career in plastic surgery. I had the honour of being his fellow recently and learn from him, not only his excellent surgical skills but his character and ethics. He will be sorely missed by everyone. May he rest in peace.

January 10, 2022

A truly devastating loss of a colleague of immense stature in our profession. His understanding and skill were exceptional, and his influence on so many will remain a testament to his commitment to surgery.
Deepest condolences to his family and friends.
May he Rest In Peace

January 10, 2022

very sad to read about his passing. I did not know him well, but he was a very kind, conscientious, ethical and competent colleague, to whom I was always happy to refer patients, family and friends.

January 10, 2022

So very saddened to hear this untimely passing. As a mentor and colleague, it was a pleasure and honor to learn from and work with such a patient, generous and caring surgeon. My deepest condolences to his family; may God give you the strength to make it through this difficult time. Rest in peace Niall.

January 10, 2022

i remember well the time i shared with Niall at great ormond street.He was always cheerful and totally commited to his work.It was a joy to know him and a profound sadness to realise he is no longer with us.My sincere condolences to his family.

January 10, 2022

Really shocked to learn about this. Such a kind and generous person, always very helpful.
RIP. Best wishes for his family.

January 10, 2022

Niall is soft spoken gentleman with great skills. We will all miss him. The sad news of his demise has been a shock to all the Plastic Surgeons across the country.

January 10, 2022

Niall was an inspirational leader and great ambassador for plastic surgery. He was a most thoughtful, kind and generous person and I was always left better off when our paths crossed. His tragic and untimely death has left a large hole in our specialty. My thoughts are with his family at this saddest of times.

January 10, 2022

Niall
Rest in Peace: you were always a gentleman in the true sense. You cared unbelievably for your team and your patients. You took on cases that no-one else would dare and so many are fortunate to have been looked after by you. Most of all, I know how much your family meant to you for which they can be hugely proud of everything you did for them and Plastic Surgery.
God Bless
Aidan

January 10, 2022

Here’s to you Niall
Whilst you have passed, you live on through your kind words and actions. I am honoured to have been a trainee under you. Your kindness and attention to detail was inspirational. May your family take some comfort in knowing that you will be sorely missed by your patients, colleagues and friends. Wishing them sincere condolences

January 10, 2022

Niall's death is terrible news and my heart felt condolences to his family and friends. He was a rarely talented surgeon and treated every one with respect, humour and a smile. It is so sad to loose his at the height of his skills.

January 10, 2022

Dear Niall, You have been a tremendous ambassador for plastic, aesthetic and craniofacial surgery. Always approachable and generous with your skills and experience, it has been a pleasure to have operated with you and to have learned from you. My patients benefitted greatly as a result. Thank you for standing up for professionalism and ethics in our great specialty. Jonathan

January 10, 2022

May you rest in peace Mr Kirkpatrick. I am saddened and I am sure your loved ones know how cherished you are in the world of plastic surgery and how many surgeons you have influenced in their formative years who will hold you dear in their hearts for ever. My heartfelt condolences to your loved ones.

January 10, 2022

Niall. What a lovely gentleman and chap you were. Generous of yourself and your knowledge. Excellent company. I am so sorry that this has happened and I’m sure the whole plastic surgery world will mourn your premature loss. Rest easy my friend. K

January 10, 2022

I have devastated to hear the news. Niall was exceptional in so many ways as well as being so generous with his time and has inspired many trainees and consultants alike. The plastic surgery community has a lost a great ambassador .

January 10, 2022

My sincerest condolences to Niall's family and friends. A kind, talented, highly respected and inclusive surgeon has been taken from us far too soon.

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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

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Unbelievable and am shocked

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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