Thank you Nick for inviting me down to Kingston to do a few cases with you as an ENT registrar through to being a great colleague for 9 years until your retirement. You never had a bad word to say about anyone, but your knowing grin said so much! RIP.
James England
Mr Hart was a lovely well thought of gentleman I worked with him at Castle Hill. He was adored by everyone he will be greatly missed my thoughts, go with his family. X
Max Stothard
Deepest condolences. Nick welcomed me to Hull 20 years ago as our first Oculoplastic surgeon. He offered me introductions, advice and opportunities. I enjoyed his company - a true polymath. Rest in peace.
Colin Vize
We have so many amazing memories it is difficult to know where to start. He was a kind man and a good surgeon. He was generous with his time and advice and a fantastic trainer who leaves a generation of surgeons wiser and more skilled thanks to his guidance. However my lasting memory will always be him playing the bagpipes to welcome us over the top of a mountain pass on a charity cycle ride for OPSA. We are privileged to have known Nick, rest in peace.
James Haeney
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Hart. Mr Hart was a gentleman who would make you feel comfortable in any situation. I remember saying to him once I'm just the ODP he replied nonsense, your not just the ODP your part of the team!. He was so caring and would teach you in a way you would understand. RIP Mr Hart.
Angela Hanstock
RIP Mr Hart . My heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends . I have such great memories and respect of and for Mr Hart. I was Theatre Sister when he very first came to Hull from working with bomb victims in Ireland to joining Hulls plastic surgery team . He undertook some very long arduous complicated operations with the ENT surgeon Mr Blackburn - facial commandos taking up to 8- 12 hours - two teams and then using leaches to stop heamatomas .Wonderful results!! An absolute pleasure to have worked with him .
Sue Cooper
A man larger than life - a humble soul who gave so much of himself to improve lives of others. Knew him for 40 years!! Never changed - his very gentle and simple style in life and operating will always be remembered . May you rest in peace. Your always Rashid xxxx
Abdul Gatrad
Honoured to have known and worked with him. Such a kind man.
Jane Smales
What an inspiration Mr Hart was to so many. A true gentleman. It has been an honour to work with Mr Hart whilst also sharing many conversations and appreciation of wonderful music. I loved listening to him talk about his family. His love for his family was evident in the way he spoke of each member. He was proud of you all. Through the amazing work Mr Hart began with OPSA thousands of lives have been transformed, and the work continues . What a legacy he leaves. Thoughts are with Shirley and the family at this sad time.
Helen Button
You will keep his legacy going and for that he will live on in
OPSA. So pleased we saw him on Monday. I will never forget him. RIP.
Gale Bell
RIP Mr Hart
Patrick El Jassar
Very sad to hear this news. may he rest in peace.
Najeeb Ahmed
Respected OPSA Members
I’m so sorry for a loss which is widely felt by all. Mr Hart was a star and a blessed soul. We are all saddened by the news of his demise but no doubt he is in a better place
In Shaa Allah .
Mrs Aniqua Riaz
I was lucky enough to work for Nick from 1999, until his retirement from plastics in Hull, not only a very talented surgeon, but a caring compassionate man, who shared his skills and knowledge to everyone he met. A loving husband and father, he was so proud of his family and my deepest sympathy goes out to them. The true epitome of a life well lived RIP. X
Kim Dawson
I was really lucky to have met Nick during a cleft camp. He is a true inspiration, having led the charge for improved children’s services in Pakistan for so long. He took a great deal of time out of his schedule to give me sage advice as I embark on my own career. This is a great loss to our community. His kindness will not be forgotten.
Sameena Hassan
I met Nick in 2013 on my first trip with OPSA. He welcomed me wholeheartedly. He was a gentleman in everything. He had worked in Northern Ireland as a senior registrar and he shared happy memories of his time in the Ulster Hospital and living in Bangor (my home town). He was a calm and steady influence in everything he did. Although I’d been a cleft surgeon for 9 years before joining OPSA, Nick had a few tricks to show me and was genuinely interested in how I did things. He always had enthusiasm and I saw his delight in seeing the cleft hospital in Gujrat grow and flourish. I was fortunate to be there on his last visit to Gujrat and he seemed to know that he wouldn’t be back and this saddened him greatly. He was a remarkable man with a huge heart and fathomless empathy and he leaves an amazing legacy and example to those of us that have the privilege to follow him.
Chris Hill, OPSA Trustee
Mr Hart was a wonderful person and a brilliant surgeon. He was kind, funny and generous and I’m honoured to have known and worked with him. I learnt so much from him. He touched the lives of so many people. Sending sincere condolences to his family. Xx
Gillian Macleod
I had the pleasure of being Nick Hart’s Secretary at Castle Hill Hospital for a time until he retired, he was such a kind selfless gentleman who helped so many , he is such an inspiration to others , he has left behind such a wonderful legacy and I will remember him with always with a smile and affection , rest in peace Nick . Love to all your dear family xxx
Wendy Cross
You were truly one of a kind, a person with the most generous spirit and the kindest of souls.
Your legacy will forever be a guiding light, inspiring me to strive for greatness and to always act with compassion and empathy.
Michael Wilkinson, OPSA Trustee
I had great pleasure of working with Mr Hart both in the private sector and NHS and all can remember is that he was just a simply lovely man. My condolences to his family and friends.
Jo Bowden
Such an honour to have known Nick, Chair of OPSA. A true gentlemen and a kind and generous soul. He served others throughout his entire adult life. Nick was also great fun and a great story teller, with the ability to convey and capture the thoughts, minds and hearts of his audience in understanding OPSA charity goals. OPSA lives on in his words and deeds, Rest in peace gentle giant our sincere love to Nicks wife Shirley and family.
Mark Hathway
What an absolutely lovely man. It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with him for many years. X
Judy Walsh
An absolute gentleman. I worked as a scrub nurse with Mr Hart, many happy hours at the table. He always dealt with cotton wool. Rest in peace kind man. X
Emma Haiselden-Brown
Mr. Hart's way was always inclusive before it was the normal way of working and in vogue. He believed that the best ideas emerged from everyone’s diverse perspectives. During OPSA charity meetings, he ensured everyone had a voice, not just the loudest in the room .As a gobby Yorkshire lass myself he taught me the importance of creating a space where each team member feels comfortable and confident to contribute. He taught me to listen more. He also had an uncanny ability to identify and harness the strengths of each team member. Building quietly a charity board and alongside Mr Riaz an OPSA charitable team that can carry his legacy forwards. Mr. Hart approached challenges with a calm and collective demeanour, never allowing the pressure to fracture the team's unity. His example has been a guiding principle for me; when faced with obstacles, I strive to remain as composed in life as he was . I recall once being short staffed in theatres whilst on a OPSA surgical camp oversees , no news there I hear you say. Mr Hart just said “ Ill be the circulating nurse for this one ensuring that one team member got a break and all the checks and standards were maintained , what an example of humility. Proving to me also as Mr Hart reminded me “that surgeons can indeed count! He taught me that by valuing each person’s contribution not only bolsters team morale but also drives productivity and loyalty. There are so many funny stories to recall of our OPSA charity and in the passing of time these should be shared and we continue to speak of Mr Hart and his legacy so that he truly does live on.
Rae McGlone, OPSA Trustee
So sorry on your loss to all the family. Nick was such a great man. He made you feel part of the family on plastics at hull and the laughs he had with the staff and bbq's.
Tracey Wilburn
I'm really sorry to hear that. He was such a lovely man and I'm glad I got a chance to meet him. Rest in peace.
Miss Sameena Hassan
Rest well Mr Hart.
Diane Rudd
A true gentleman RIP XX
Jayne O'Connor
Nick was an amazing man whose legacy will not be forgotten. He touched so many people's lives and made the lives of many so much better. It was an honour to have been his secretary and to call him friend.
Jacqui Marshall
I know Mr Nick Hart as an excellent teacher, true professional, a very kind hearted caring gentleman, a great colleague and a kindest soul whose passion to heal the humanity lead to his initiative to help children with cleft lip and palate in Pakistan and other parts of the developing world.
My sole reason to take up my consultant plastic surgeon job with him in Hull was to join him in his work. I am so proud that in his leadership OPSA team has achieved one of his own kind , cleft set up in a developing country which is Cleft Hospital, Gujrat, Pakistan. It has not only provided the best care to thousands of patients, it has also provided the training to a lot trainees from Pakistan, UK and other parts of the world.
I have no doubt that the new generation of cleft surgeons from UK and Pakistan, other health professionals and members of OPSA team with continue his legacy and he will always be with us.
Rest in Peace Nick.
Mr. Riaz, OPSA Trustee
Very sad news
May Allah bless his soul in heavens
Dr Ijaz Bashir, Cleft Hospital, Gujrat, Pakistan.
Surely we all will return to our maker one day. May he rest in peace.
Dr Shahid Tariq, Consultant paediatric Anaesthetist, Newry, Northern Ireland.
I’m so sorry for your loss. What an extrrondinary gentleman, his legacy will live on forever xxx
From Kellie Curran, Registered Nurse, Belfast. Northern Ireland.
He was a legend and I am absolutely gutted to hear this news.
Sending love to all. Xx
From Ms Smia Husssin, Senior Audiologist, Leeds.
My condolences to Nick, the OPSA team and his family.
From Shahban Meherban, OPSA trustee and Senior ODO, Nottingham.
Sending sincere condolences to Nicks family, friends and colleagues. I have many fond memories of Nick whilst playing our bagpipes together in the City of Hull Pipe Band. Such a kind and generous man.
Elizabeth Wainwright
Condolences to Nick and his family.
Riccardo Cerolini
Very sad news. Nick was a very good man.
Dr Yasir Iqbal
Sad news. A big loss of family and community.
Dr Irfan Ishaque
Very Sad news.May his soul rest in peace and May his family have strength to bear this loss.
Dr Imtiaz Khaliq
Tragic loss of an amazing human being and a great fun character.
I'll remember all the craic we had.
Mr Chris Hill
Very Sad news. He was a thorough gentleman, a dedicated professional and a down to earth man. May his soul rest in eternal peace and May his family have strength to bear this loss. He made a huge contribution in developing cleft surgery centre in Gujrat. I personally learned a lot from him.
Dr Mushahid
A heart breaking news! Dr Nick Hart Passed away. May his soul rest in Peace.
Rabia Ijaz
So sorry to hear the sad news. Blessings and patience to his Family.
Ali Shabir
I managed to go and see him on Wednesday and we had a great chat about lots of our trips we had in the past. He was such a great man and will be a sad loss.
Alaister Platt
RIP.
Mr Ashutosh Kotwal
Really sorry to hear the sad news of Nick’s passing. What a man! May our Lord rest his soul in peace.
Prof Abdul Rashid
Nick will be remembered and loved by many people. May he rest in peace.
Gill Raven
Eternal peace.
Jane Cooke
