Saturday 25 January 2020

Bruce Napier RIP

I am very sad to tell all Bruce’s followers that he passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon.

He was admitted to the Royal Derby Hospital on 2/1/2020 and after a week he was transferred to the Nightingale Macmillan Unit within that hospital. We couldn’t have asked for better care. Although I and the rest of the family are very sad to lose him there is also relief that his suffering is over.

I will not be continuing this blog as I will be staying in the marina for most of this year. However I will continue Bruce’s other blog “One More Darned Boat” as I report on the build of the new boat in a slightly modified form to suit single handed living.

Best wishes to you all.

Sheila Napier

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

So sorry to read this sad news our thoughts are with you and your family. Carolann and Graham.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear that Bruce has passed on and my thoughts are with you, Sheila and the family.
Another good life cut far too short.

XXX Ann and Iain Street

RayT said...

I only knew Bruce via CWDF.
Sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences.

Anonymous said...

I am also very sorry to hear the news he was a very nice man and I have enjoied the blog for years they made me laugh he made a lovely job of sallys tales. love to you all keith waters.

Anonymous said...

so sorry to hear such sad news thinking of you all.

norwyn and sheila ex nb shellbell

Unknown said...

I'm very sorry to hear this sad news, I've enjoyed reading Bruce's blog for some years now and will miss it.
My condolences to you and your family
Very best wishes

Ice Breaker said...

Sorry to hear the news, you have my sincere condolences and best wishes for the future.
Martin Funnell

Nev Wells said...

I’m so very sorry to receive this sad news, Bruce and you Sheila were both big inspirations for my own boating with your extensive knowledge of the system and boats in general. Take care and look after yourselves.

Anonymous said...

Ah Sheila, I am so sorry to hear your news, please accept the condolences of all the Indigo Dreamers.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I have enjoyed reading the blog for several years and always appreciated the honesty and insight.

nb Chance said...

Oh Sheila, Im so truly saddened and sorry to read this, I so hope you can find the strength to carry on the dreams you both had. Best Wishes and thinking of you at this dreadful time. Doug xx

Ian and Irene Jameison said...

We offer our condolences and our thoughts go out to you and the family at this difficult time. RIP Bruce. Xxx Ian and Irene

KevinTOO said...

My sincerest condolences to you Sheila and to your family also. We've never met but I too was another of Bruce's Blog followers, he will be sadly missed.

Carol said...

Sheila, we're so, so sorry to hear such sad news and send our condolences to you and your family. I'm sure that the continuation of the new build and your single handing of it in the future willl bring you comfort. Best wishes, Carol and George.

Sue said...

Oh so sorry to hear this very sad news Shelia we are both thinking of you today. We wish you well for your future single handling which we know you will do admirabley. Take care x

Boatwif said...

We are very sad to read this news. For years we have followed Bruce's highly informative and droll posts, have read of your adventures as continuous and then part-time liveaboards and of your commitment to your boat builder. We have passed your boat in several places and up at Poynton. Bruce's physical and digital presence on the waterways will be greatly missed.
Our sincere condolences to you, Sheila, and to the Napier family.

Sue and Ken, nb Cleddau

nb Riverside Escape said...

Steve & Denise NB Riverside

We are so sorry to here about Bruce and we wish you and your family all our condolences. We will of course be following your new blog and hope to see you when we visit the Marina

Best Wishes from us both
Steve & Denise

Marilyn, nb Waka Huia said...

Hello Sheila and family,
We only met you and Bruce once at the Hack Green locks and it was lovely to spend even that short amount of time with you having read Bruce's blog for over such a long period - his down to earth writing style and content were very reassuring for a new boat owner.
It is a blessing that his suffering is over and it is still very hard to say goodbye to a beloved person who has been in your lives for so long.
My best wishes for peace and comfort in the coming days and months.
Marilyn McDonald,
nb Waka Huia

Jo said...

Sheila, Mike and I were sorry to learn of Bruce's passing. After meeting you early on in our boating 'career', our paths crossed several times and we always looked forward to reading Bruce's blogs. We are both thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Jo and Mike, ex Sarah Kate.

Anonymous said...

Sheila, my husband and I were fortunate enough to be berthed next to you and Bruce several years ago in Mercia Marina, and I've followed your blog ever since. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Valari Jack
(nb Stardust)

Anonymous said...

I am so very very sorry to read of Bruce's passing. I have followed your blog for years and found lots of humour and inspiration from it. Such a shock to read of Bruce's illness and this is a post I did not want to write. Take very good care of yourself Sheila. Much love, Sue & NB Cheeky "B" xxx (we once got grounded right in front of you and ended up being written about, which I loved!)

Jennie said...

We are also so sorry to read this news Sheila. I am another who has followed Bruce's informative and entertaining blog for many years. Our condolences to you and the family. I will watch the build and your solo boating with interest. Jennie and Chris

Joe Platts said...

Very sorry to hear the news. Best wishes for the future boat. Many happy hours on Braidbar boats and reading Bruce's blog

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. Many condolences to you and the rest of your family and friends. Take care of yourself and please take some comfort in just how many people will miss Bruce’s blog and dry humour. Paula x

Roger Millin said...

We've only just spotted this news. So sorry to hear it and our condolences to you and your family Sheila. He will be missed. Roger and Margaret.