Brian John Huggett (13 Nov 1953 - 17 Apr 2026)

So very sad to hear about Brian
I worked with him at Bloomsbury, early 1990s
He was such a lovely, kind and funny man
You could go to him with any problem, and he would give the best advice
Many an eventful Friday evening spent with in the Lord John Russell. Happy days xxx

Bri a fine human and a very dear friend. I will miss you Bri and will never forget you. RIP Bri xxx

RIP Brian, a truly kind man. My thoughts are with Marion, Mick, Cheryl & Family

RIP Brian. Paul and Janice

I don't think my original message was good enough and didn't really represent Brian as a person. Brian was an excellent Trade Unionist a d a very good PCS rep.He was extremely solid and caring, but utwhere necessary could hold his ground. I feel he was an example.
to younger people in the Trade Union Movement and need to build on his legacy. He was that very important but often overlooked a good local rep.He was a brilliant bloke as well.

You were a good mate and good colleague Brian.Rest in peace

Rest in Peace Brian

I first met Brian in July 1987 when I joined the Civil Service. Within three weeks he asked me to play for the cricket club and we went on to play cricket together for over 30 years! It was also partly Brian's influence that I became a Trade Union Representative and I always regarded him as my Trade Union mentor. Brian also invited me on the "Huggett Tours" and we had so many enjoyable trips to France and Belgium. It was Brian who rekindled my interest in the First World War. Lastly, Brian you were my work colleague, my Trade Union Comrade, my cricket club team-mate, but most of all you were my great friend and I will miss you so much. Rest in peace Brian.

I first met Brian in 1987, when he became my very first - and pretty much my best - boss in the Civil Service, from which I’ve just retired. I couldn’t have been luckier. What began at work became a friendship that lasted long after I left in early 1990.

Those of us in “Section 2” at Bloomsbury DHSS were Brian’s first team after his promotion. We were a mixed bunch - different personalities, backgrounds and temperaments - yet he looked to bring out the best in each of us by listening, being interested in what made us tick, and generally having the ability to bring people, colleagues, union members and friends alike, along with him.

Brian was clearly devoted to his family, and he was also the glue that held together a loyal circle of friends who met for Friday drinks whenever he and they could. Those gatherings were enjoyable, full of lively - and sometimes vigorous - discussions about history, politics and sport. I tried not to miss them.

He shared his brothers’ interest in history, especially of the First World War, and the memorable “Huggett Tours”, which some of us joined, reflected that. I am glad to have a few photos from those early team days, along with more recent ones.

I feel lucky to have known you Brian, and to have known your family and friends for so many years. you are much missed. Aleks