We were both shocked and deeply saddened to hear Nick had passed away so suddenly. He was a generous and wonderful friend, an excellent and loyal colleague and always a wise and balanced counsellor. He always remembered everyone's birthday, even if they might have preferred to forget them! I will miss him enormously and the world already seems more hollow and empty knowing that Nick has left it.
With our deepest sympathy and condolences to Linda and the children. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathies . Nick and I worked together in our days in leveraged finance - he was a kind thoughtful and compassionate man. Always fun , always keen to help and gentle and kind . He was admired by all of us and will be missed hugely. My deepest sympathies at this very difficult time .

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Nick passing. He and I worked together briefly in Non Core business management and I have happy memories of working with him. He would always make time to provide help and I will always be thankful for his guidance. His attitude and enthusiasm were an inspiration. He will be sorely missed.

I was totally shocked to hear about Nick passing away. He and I worked together for many years and he always enjoyed a joke or two as well as the banter. He was always the voice of reason and a good laugh down the pub or on the train. My sincere condolences to the family.

Nick and I worked together at RBS in Leveraged Finance for many years and we kept in touch until he retired. I fondly remember his intelligence, mischievous sense of humour as well as his wise counsel. He was a true one off and my thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. Kind regards Nathan

Nick was a very good friend.

We have been good pals since the age of 11 years old, meeting during our first year of secondary school in 1972.

The sudden loss of Nick is so, so sad.

I have had the opportunity to participate with Nick in a range of various recreational activities over the years which have always been exciting, enjoyable and great fun - he has had his “moments” from time to time - but haven’t we all !

Goodbye my Friend.

My thoughts are with all Nick’s family and friends.

Nicholas Broad

So terribly sad to hear of Nick's death. I worked with Nick at RBS for many years - we would fondly refer to him as our "Desk Dad"! He always spoke with so much love for "Mrs H" and was full of pride when he spoke of his family. He would chuckle at the banter and always had great wit and charm - he was the greatly needed calming influence on the desk! My heart goes out to all his family and friends - he will be missed! x

I was very saddened to hear of Nick's passing. He & I first worked together in Leveraged Finance and maintained contact when he moved to Non-Core. He was a fountain of knowledge and always had time to help his fellow colleagues.
He had a good sense of humour and was a true gentleman.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

I was very saddened to hear of Nick's passing. He & I first worked together in Leveraged Finance and maintained contact when he moved to Non-Core. He was a fountain of knowledge and always had time to help his fellow colleagues.
He had a good sense of humour and was a true gentleman.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

Nick, It was only a few weeks ago that we met for the first time and it was such a pleasure to have share a bit of our lives together. I wish I had the opportunity to know you more.
Rest In Peace my brother...

I was deeply saddened to hear of Nick's passing. I have such lovely, fond, funny, joyous memories of Nick when we worked together at RBS and afterwards when we'd meet for drinks, chew the cud and put the world to rights! I will miss you immensely my friend .. sending you hugs to wherever you are. Thinking of Linda and the children at this terribly sad time x

I am shocked and truly saddened to hear of Nick's passing, I sat next to Nick during my time in Legacy Assets. There wasn't a day that passed that we didn't speak about 'Mrs H' or his 'Favourite Daughter' or 'Favourite Son'. I learnt a lot from Nick especially his infamous sayings and being told off for my love of sausage sandwiches for breakfast! My thoughts are with his Family at this terrible time, he truly will be missed x

Linda, such good memories of your lovely Nick. So sad for you and the children. Prayers that you will live through this and know that life is still good despite the sadness. Very much valued knowing 'Pretty Nick' as a young person and the many sleepovers which included him at Woodgate. Blessings and love. Ken and Judy.

Pauline, Brian, Lee, Kim and Sarah: my heartfelt condolences. Nick was such a lovely guy, my first friend on coming to our new home 'down south'. I feel his loss very deeply, and can only imagine what it might mean to you and his family. Peter

I am still totally numb following the call from Linda of Nick’s passing at such a young age. I was very fortunate to not only have worked with Nick, but to have had him as a very dear friend and confidant. We always enjoyed our catch ups, being a similar age (I was always looked at as the old boy, although there was only 22 days difference in age).

We had only met in early July for one of our usual London catch ups. Whilst we had planned a meal and a couple of drinks, the afternoon turned into the evening after a couple of bottles of wine. Neither of us drunk much, so it was interesting to see us both go in the wrong direction when we left the restaurant for our trains. Something that will stick in my mind forever - as it was the last time I saw that wonderful friendly smile, as we waved goodbye.

During the evening, Nick constantly talked about his lovely family, his wife Linda, his son and daughter, Sam and Emma and his new pride and joy, his first grandchild. He was absolutely chuffed to be a grandfather and showed me many photos of his beautiful granddaughter (he also told me all about the daily emails he had been sending, which Emma was keeping, for when his granddaughter was old enough to read and understand). What an amazing and brilliant idea. Before we left, we had planned to meet up with our wives in August and also arrange another get together, with our close friend Neel.

I still cannot believe that I will never see Nick again, although I am so lucky to have so many fabulous memories of such a wonderful and friendly guy. I am so grateful, as I was very fortunate to be able to enjoy so many happy times with Nick. Please rest in peace and I will hold all the fond memories very close to my heart, for ever and ever.

Nick you will be sorely missed but never forgotten by so many. You left an indelible mark on so many people that you touched.

Sincere condolences

Nick and I worked together at RBS. He was warm, kind, admired and respected by all. He was always there to help others and had a great sense of humour whatever he was doing. He will be missed by all. My deepest sympathies at this very difficult time.

Nick and I go back many many years starting our careers together at NatWest. We kept in touch over the last 30+ years as we moved from job to job in different divisions and countries. Nick was instrumental in getting me a move from the US to a great job with RBS India where Liz and I had an amazing time. Thank you Nick. Nick was an awesome business partner and friend and we met just after Christmas last year for a great boozy lunch! Its so sad he is not with us and our thoughts are with Linda and family.

I was so very sad to hear of Nick's passing. I worked with Nick over several years in RBS - Non-Core; Capital Resolution and Bó. I would just like to echo the fond memories from other colleagues - Nick was always the person to go to for a chat, have a laugh and to put the world to rights. He was kind, perceptive, fun and always interested in what other people had going on as well as sharing stories about his family. My deepest sympathy is with you at this saddest of times.

So sad to hear of Nick’s passing - He was a wonderful, wonderful person. Friendly, kind, sensible & always the voice of reason in stressful times (of which there were many in RBS/Non Core). My heartfelt condolences go out to Mrs H and the family. I am honoured to have known your Husband, Father & (new) Granddad - he will be missed by many of us, but not forgotten x

Only worked with Nick for a brief period of time but found him to be both a model professional and an all round top bloke
Condolences to the family

I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear of Nicks passing. I first worked with Nick in Non-Core at RBS and since then we had stayed in touch, often enjoying a natter in the pub of an evening. He was a real gentleman, always calm in the office no matter the situation and there to offer advice to colleagues. I have many fond memories of Nick and will miss him and his sense of humour immensely. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.

A truly wonderful and supportive colleague and friend. Will forever remember the wise counsel and advice he gave me over a pret americano in Green Park and over a few glasses (bottle) of wine in Liverpool Street. Sending lots of love to Mrs H and all his favourites Xx

Thinking of you.

So sorry to receive this very sad news. Nick was a fine man, a pleasure to know and a pleasure to work with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lost for words around how sad it is to think Nick has gone. A remarkable person who was humble, warm and friendly to everyone. I remember fondly our chats both in and outside of the office both in the UK and Greece. ...Stuart W-L

As I sat and typed, deleted, re-typed and generally struggled to find the right words and phrases to say what I wanted about Nick and to express my condolences, I realised that this was just like one of those times working with NJH when he would gladly take my mediocre protracted fourth draft and, within a few minutes, send it back much improved. I suspect the irony would not be lost on him now, and that thought has made me smile.
The funeral service last week, so perfectly judged, executed and expressed, made it plain that Nick will be so missed but also that his legacy will remain with us indefinitely. Although his ‘dash’ was far too short it was packed with brilliance and he left his indelible mark on all of us. Through those marks he will never be forgotten and we will be better people for never forgetting. Thank you, Nick, for being such a brilliant friend and my sincere condolences to Linda, Emma, Sam and his family at this very sad time. Your occasional drinking buddy and Put-The-World-To-Rghts devotee, ‘Trout'.

So incredibly sad to hear of Nick's passing. What a lovely, kind and funny man he was. He made contact with me when he enquired about supporting his local hospital in East Grinstead and we'd kept in touch sporadically over the last few years. Nick was the kind of person who was so easy to talk to and that you felt you'd known for years. My heartfelt condolences to the lovely Mrs H and his children and grandchildren.