Nigel Howard Shipway

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Carol & John Shipway

anita

In memory of our cousin Nigel. Rest in peace. Love Anita and Gill

Mr & Mrs P Bunker

Glyn Matthews

Truly one of the great characters of the percussion world. A sad loss indeed. You will always be remembered. Rest in Peace Nigel.

Ken Wickens

A good friend

Drusilla Derrick

With love from Auntie Bet, Uncle Pete and family

Sue and Mervyn Wiseman

A special person to friends, family and music.

Douglas & Carole Coombes

RIP lovely Nigel. Top man, top player. You will be greatly missed. Always the right sound at the right moment and with a minimum of fuss. The heavenly rhythm section will welcome you with open arms.

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Helen, Joseph, Lexi and Felix

Uncle Nigel, I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with you!! Sherbet lemons, bristlings, multiple viewings of CATS, exceptional Chinese food and happy Christmas dinners. Introducing yourself to Joseph as the "head of the family"!! Thank you for the memories, they will be cherished!! I have loved to watch how Lexi and Jennifer would stick by your side on our family trips and how you took the time to figure out Felix! You are a very loved man!! Helen, Joseph, Lexi and Felix! Xxx

Emma and Matthew

Fond memories and such great stories.

Chris Nall

Thanks for being a friend and teacher these last 40 years Nige. I will greatly miss our long chats, the laughs and of course your world class playing. Rest in Peace God Bless

Tim Palmer

In memory of a much respected and admired colleague and friend.

Martin Proctor

A true Gent, fab player and always willing to share his love of playing ( and stories!! ) God rest you my friend

Jake Bernard

In memory of our dear cousin, Nigel. Love from Evelina and Jake

David Coronel

Always enjoyed performing alongside Nigel - a fount of great knowledge and encouragement. He always tolerated my incompetence with good humour!

Marianne Barton

A valued colleague for over 30 years. His knowledge and musicianship will be sadly missed.

Wayne, Rachel and Jennifer

Uncle Nigel, we have so many fond memories of you, from my childhood all the way to your fantastic interaction with your Great Niece Jennifer. All our love.

Sally Lawrence-Archer

Rest in peace Nigel. I hope that your friends and family were there to meet you, including my mother, Anne Collis, who valued your friendship beyond measure.

Peter Hamburger

In memory of my RAM (1969-72) friend and colleague Nigel Shipway, especially our happy playing and sociable times together. Huge respect for what you achieved and gave to the profession, your varied skills and influence. I, for one, will miss you enormously. R.I.P.

Linda Mettrick

Nigel and I played together in our school band, he was beyond talented and it was wonderful to see him years later when he turned up to perform in concerts with Wokingham Choral Society, last one being the Verdi Req. Such a gentle man, may he rest in peace.

anthony inglis

All those years staring at each other across a crowded orchestra. I was always in awe of his knowledge and ability to play anything he set his mind to. He was sometimes kind, sometimes cantakerous, and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, but always brilliant. The stories are legendary (and to be found on Twitter where I've placed a couple) but my abiding memory is of him professionally, when he played an original Tambour Provencal in L'Arlesienne Suite slung across his shoulders. Utterly brilliant.

Kati Debretzeni

Remembering a true gent and wonderful player and colleague. Rest in peace Nigel.

David Daly

I will sadly miss seeing my friend. We had some great laughs together. R.I.P.

Gavin Morrison

RIP Nigel.

Roderick Dunk

To the memory of a lovely colleague. God Speed Nigel, Rest In Peace.

Peter Broadbent

A fine musician and a great character - I always enjoyed working with Nigel.

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John Elliott

We worked together many times over the years. Nigel was always a great character who could be relied upon for a story.

Richard Watson

One of the great characters that make our profession what it is and he will be sorely missed. I am proud to have known him as a friend and colleague.

Chris Larkin

Matt and Sarah Dickinson

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