You would be 76 years old today! I miss you always. Now, I miss Kathy too; I miss the special presence of you both here on earth.

Nigel, your precious sister, Kathy died yesterday. I know you loved her so very much, as she did you. She leaves behind her beautiful family; John, Jacqueline, Carly, Rachel, and beloved grandchildren. Also sister Sue and brother Richard. All are devastated, as I know you would be, too. A terrible disease took her from us far too soon. She was a bright light. May she rest in peace.

Nigel, I can’t believe you’ve been gone for 30 years! You would have done so much. We would have done so much. Those you’ve left behind have done so much. You are with me every step along the way. I imagine how you’d be settling in to our new, slower life.

Wherever I go, you will be with me.

Happy Birthday Nige you are missed and think of you often. You would love to see the kids who are smart, cute , full of energy and laughter and keep Lorry and I laughing and keep us busy.

Oh, you wouldn’t know this new world! But, you would help us navigate it. I love and miss you so much.

Love and miss you always.

Thinking of all of you today.  Obviously such a special man Nigel was.  Your enduring remembrance of him is such a tribute and today will be touched with memories.  I admire you from a distance and was so glad you have all been safe from the pandemic.
Best,
Susan (Oliver) Homes

I’m thinking of you a lot today. You were such a fighter and have inspired us all to be strong. We’re hanging in there and trying to survive a pandemic. You can be proud of us; our Sons, our Daughters-in-law, and our Grandkids, all so strong and hopefulI, learning new ways of working and learning in a new world. I love you and miss you.

Nige what crazy times. In my wildest dreams I never thought the whole country would be in quarantine. Despite that I was lucky to have my double hip replacement. It was hard at first but has been two weeks and I am up moving around almost like before. Friends call me the bionic woman. Getting stronger evert day. We are well. Think of you often big brother.

These are terrible times we are having this year with something called COVID19. So far, we are all ok.

Happy Birthday, am late this year as we were away on a cruise and then super busy when we got back. I think of you often. Love always Sue

As always, I love you and miss you every day. The house that we built together 34 years ago is still beautiful and still often filled with the love and laughter of our family.

Nigel, you are still missed and remembered. Someone who knew you just recently described you to me as an outstanding and absolutely unforgettable person. During your years of being a youth sports coach and mentor, you touched and continue to touch many lives.

Thinking of you all today. A nebulous sadness over me for someone I wish I had known as well as you all.  A truly special person. I can see and feel that. 
Susan Holmes

71... Happy Birthday! Our beautiful family just keeps getting better. You would be so proud of our sons, and their beautiful families. I still think about you and love you everyday. You are still my strength and our family is the reason I get up every morning. To care for our legacy. You asked me to finish what we strarted and I work everyday to keep that promise.

Happy Birthday Nige , can’t believe it has been 25 years. So much has changed and our family is growing. We have a new baby, finally a granddaughter Lilia who is 3 months old. We now have 5 grandchildren. Our lives are very busy and noisy with the 4 boys. Lukas started school which is amazing as it seems like yesterday he was a baby. We miss you and know you would love all these little rascals. Until next year all our thoughts are with you.
Your sister Sue

Nigel, 25 years just does not seem real. We’ve missed you for over 9,000 days, every day. You left a legacy of fun, a legacy of family, a legacy of love. You would be proud of how we’ve carried on. I smile when I’m in the yard and I look at the trees we planted and when I spend time with the beautiful family that we created.

Sorry, I'm a little late this year, but Happy 70th Birthday. It's hard to imagine, I'll be 70 soon. We've had a tough year, but all are healing now. Devon is an amazing, trophy-winning competitive cheerleader. Grant and Tyler are playing touch football and doing awesome. Stella is a super soccer player, her team is undefeated. Colton is growing fast and is as smart as any 3-year old I've ever seen... And very cute. I'm continuing to play golf, getting better at it and... I had a hole-in-one last month! Yep. Did that. I love you always.

Well honey, you'd be 69 today, and not complaining one bit. Happy Birthday. Your family keeps growing! Sue has a handful of Grandkids and Carly is getting married soon. You would be so proud of our boys and our fabulous five Grandkids, all gorgeous and smart. I miss you everyday. Rest in peace, my love.

Nigel, you would have loved to see our precious family reunion this last Memorial Day. Jesse, Susan, Devon, Tyler and little Colton flew here from NJ. We were all together with Bryan, Debra, Grant and Stella every day for four days. The five cousins were all so cute and happy to finally meet in person and play. On Sunday, when we all arrived at Settlers Park in Meridian, I heard one of them say "We're all Olivers"! I smiled to myself and thought about you. We started it all. Nigel, they are all so beautiful, smart, and special in their own ways. Your sons are such great Dads. You would have loved, as I did, seeing our Sons together again. They have chosen well, Susan and Debra are great wives, Moms, and Daughters-in-law. I miss you so much every day.

Happy Birthday Nige. We have 3 new baby boys that you would be Great Uncle to. The 8 month old twins are Liam and Logan and the newest is Maxime. Wish you were here to enjoy these boys as much as you enjoyed parenting your boys. Miss you, your sister Sue.

Happy Birthday Nigel. I still miss you everyday and wish you were here to share the life we created! You would be so proud of your fine sons. And you would love, love, love our precious and beautiful Grandchildren. Devon is 8, in 3rd grade and a fabulous cheerleader. Grant is 7, in 2nd grade and so handsome. Tyler is 5 and just starting kindergarten and football. Stella is 5 and just started kindergarten also and is learning gymnastics and soccer. Colton is 1 and runs the show! They all make me so happy and proud. They know who you are and they love hearing stories about you.

Happy Birthday Nige. I have been thinking of you a lot over the last few months. With Sarah's wedding I remembered you walking me down the isle at my wedding. With the new babies coming I think of you and our other family members that have passed. Love always your sister Sue

Happy Birthday Nigel! Miss you terribly!

Miss you every day. Our family continues to grow in beautiful ways. Sarah got married, Emily is expecting twins. Devon is doing fabulous cheering. She's a smart and beautiful girl and I love how close we are. Grant is such a smart and special boy. He's so much like Bryan, just always having a great conversation. Tyler is all boy. So smart. He loves Legos and builds such great, amazing stuff. Stella is a beautiful dancer. And a beautiful girl, with her blond curls! She's so smart and helpful. Colton has the best dimples ever! He is a happy boy who sticks up for himself, his smile would melt your heart. Tyler and Stella start kindergarten soon. Devon starts 3rd grade in a new school. Grant starts 2nd grade, same school. When problems arise, I ask myself, what would Nigel do? You are still a powerful presence and a guiding force. You would be so proud of our sons and their beautiful families.

Miss you! Not a day goes by and I always think of you!

Happy Birthday, Nigel. I am thinking about you. Sue emailed me today that she is too. We all still keep in touch and I am headed to Toronto in November to Jacqueline's wedding.
We have a new Grandson, Colton Luke Oliver. He's a beautiful, happy boy. I know you are watching over us. Some of us are struggling a bit. We miss you so and what you would have brought to this stage of our lives.

Happy Birthday, Nigel. You would be 66 today and I am thinking about you. You would be so proud of and happy about our family. Sister Sue is a Grandma. Yep, little Emily has a baby boy! And, our 5th grandchild, (Jesse/Susan) a boy, is due in February. We're OK. Miss you.

Dear Nigel whom I think of all the time. I can't believe it has been 20 years. My memories of you and our parents are as if it was yesterday. I miss you, love always from your sister.

We miss you Dad. I think about you every day.

Nigel,
I still miss you every day. You were such a good husband and a great Dad. You would be a great Grandpa to our four beautiful Grandchildren. They have inherited beautiful traits from their wonderful Mothers and our sons. And, every once in a while, in a certain smile or expression they make, I see you. A special gift.

I am not sure what to say. I miss you terribly!
Love from your sister
Kathy Petford