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Sidney Bindemann Obituary
The Reverend
Dr Sidney Bindemann
Died peacefully on August 8th 2020, aged 87.
Sidney (known to many as Sid) is survived by his sons, Karl, Neil and Martin, and grandchildren, Grace, Arthur and Greta.
A Congregational then latterly a United Reformed Church minister as well as a leading clinical psychologist of his time, Sidney Bindemann can be rightly regarded as a founding figure within the modern discipline of psycho-oncology. For over three decades, his innovative and pioneering work brought comfort and relief to thousands of cancer patients and their relatives. He served as consultant clinical psychologist at the Beatson Oncology Centre, Glasgow and Director of the Phoenix Cancer Foundation
(a Scottish Cancer Charity that he founded). He also held the office of honorary senior lecturer in the University of Glasgow's Oncology Department, Faculty of Medicine. The Christian faith and ministry remained core to his life, serving initially as a Salvation Army Officer then ordination into the Congregational church and minister at School Wynd and Broomhill Congregational Churches, Paisley & Glasgow respectively as well as his services in clinical practice. Following the death of his beloved wife Christine (in 2006) he moved to Stamford, Lincolnshire.
There will be a small funeral service for family and close friends on 19th August, at Stamford United Reformed Church, Star Lane. In lieu of flowers, we invite you to make a donation to either Marie Curie or Macmillan Cancer Support. The intent is to hold a memorial service to celebrate Sid's life in 2021.
Memories and Condolences
for Sidney Bindemann
4 Entries
August 17, 2020
I first met Sid in Glasgow in the 1980s when he and I were doing research in psycho-oncology. He was a man of great kindness, humanity and integrity who was not interested in empire building or personal glory, but was dedicated to applying good scientific method to demonstrate how patients with cancer could be helped psychologically. His success here must have helped innumerable patients, not only his own patients but also those of others who had read and acted on his published work. I greatly respected Sid: a good scientist whose patients immediately spotted how much he cared about them. The world needs more people like him.
I remember Sid telling me that he played the trumpet. As I play the organ, I had always meant to suggest we play together some works for trumpet and organ, but somehow never got round to it. I regret that now.
Dr Mark Hughson
Peter Withers
August 16, 2020
A true gentleman, Sid will always be remembered as a special uncle . It was an honour to have him perform our wedding service on August 20th 1988. He will be missed by all.
August 15, 2020
A pleasure and an honour to know you and care for you.will miss you .x
Lyndsay Weir
August 14, 2020
With Christine once again. A caring pastor while ministering at Broomhill Trinity. My thoughts are with his sons. The good memories will help support you through the times to come.
God bless.
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Memorial Events
for Sidney Bindemann
Aug
19
Funeral service
Stamford United Reformed Church
Star Lane, Lincolnshire