Very sad to learn of the loss of an accomplished, warm and fine man.
Great memories of happy times spent together.
My sincere condolences and much regret that I will be out f the country on February 7. Nigel will be remembered as a true gentleman and as a brave and loyal friend. .
Nigel and his mother, Gip, and sisters Fran and Barbara were constants in our family life growing up in Westmount, Montreal. As a child, I saw Nigel as caring, patient, a fascinating story-teller, and one to relish a good political discussion. He was Santa for us for a number of years, and I remember clearly at age 4 recognising him. I was delighted that Nigel was Santa, but my brother and I decided not to ruin Christmas for my parents who clearly believed Nigel was the real Santa, so with a wink the three of us played along. It was a memory I hold dear. I moved away and hadn’t seen him very often- the last time was when he spoke at my father’s Celebration of Life. Great stories. All our Frawleys have now left this mortal coil but they will be forever in my heart. Love and hugs to his family.
I am so saddened to hear of Nigel's death. As my sister Heidi wrote, we were very close to Gip, Nigel, Fran and Barbara growing up in Westmount. I remember Nigel as dashing and always smiling and he never seemed to get older! At our father's celebration of life in May 2015, Nigel gave a very heartwarming speech. Gip was like a grandmother to me and I took her death in 1985 very hard. In typical Frawley fashion, dear Barbara was there to support me when we moved to Oakville in 1996. And Fran, so fun to be around. Now they are all gone and there is an emptiness for us all. Thinking of you all.
Please correct my earlier entry to read Gip's stroke in 1985. I was so thankful Barbara brought Gip to my wedding in 1988.