Thirty-two year old Father-of-one, Nigel Parker (UK), was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritnoei , an extremely rare (one in a million) form of the disease, which spreads in the stomach.
One of Nigel’s big passions in his life was his customised Lambretta scooter and he was a member of the Colchester and District Vespa and Lambretta Club.
He often went to scooter rallies around the country, including a visit to the Isle of Wight, and in a touching tribute his many friends from the club are planning to ride in unison at the front of the funeral procession on Tuesday.
His aunts Teresa Klammer and Wendy Davies, said staff at St Helena had been amazed by the strength Nigel showed to the end.
“The night before he passed away, he walked into the canteen with his brother holding him so he could get a drink, the doctors were amazed.”
Wow! Hows that for dedication? I can barely get off my arse to make a local meet-up and this guy makes it to the pub on his dying day to tip one back with his mates! Touching.
Sun, Sep 24, 2006
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