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James SHERRIFFS Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for James SHERRIFFS
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8 Entries
Dell Cornish
February 20, 2024
I did not know you were gone old boy. Fondest memories of our times together in Euston. I´m glad that we swapped some emails - If not for Covid we might have met up one last time. Big hug old love. Dell Cornish. Xxxx
Alistair Vogan
December 1, 2021
How do you part from a person you have never met? How do you say goodbye when you don't know his family, or his friends? Was he tall, or short? Did he have a deep voice, or did he sound like a sock puppet? ...I don't know. I knew barely a sliver of James, I'm sure. With James, it was like knowing someone, communicating with them, through only the crack of a half-opened door, or the space in a neighbor's fence. We met virtually and conversed for years, perhaps a decade, sometimes frequently. He mattered, instantly. Yet, despite his importance, I never had the chance to share a drink (or two), or look into his eyes. It was always via the written word, and almost always about the words we were writing, which in a strange way, to a writer, can almost seem like all that matters at times. Because of this, knowing James, even in my limited way, was like winning the lottery, and he added, without exaggeration, tremendously to my life. Encountering his brilliant mind and hysterical sense of humor, his tremendous generosity, his excitingly unique angle on life, his clear, brilliant writing style, his sharp eye, and more, simply made things make more sense for me. As a writer, he was really my best friend, a soulmate. Fullstop. We spoke the same language... What more could I ask for, without sounding greedy. Thank you James, for sharing a part of you. I have that small part in my Gmail inbox and collections of your work in digital form. You are, in fact, immortal now (as long as I keep my McAffee Virus subscription active). When I am older and grayer, when the world has become even more discombobulating, I know I'll have you to turn to, to make things make sense again, and I am very very grateful.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Andrew Ramage
November 21, 2021
I consider myself a very lucky man. For over 40 years I enjoyed a wonderful friendship with James and whilst I greatly mourn his passing I prefer to celebrate the time we spent together. James was a true gentleman. Articulate, erudite and with old world manners he was a gracious, loyal friend. He was also wonderfully eccentric with a sharp intellect and a level of creativity that beggared belief. There was never a dull moment and I don´t think I have ever laughed as much as I did with him, even when I visited him in his last days.
He leaves behind a treasure trove of happy memories and my lovely god daughter, Abigail and grandson Teddy, who were his pride and joy. My condolences to Linda and the rest of his family and friends. The world will be a dimmer, more monochrome place now that he is gone.
Cheers James. For a life well lived and for being a true friend.
Sarah Jackson
November 20, 2021
I will always remember the friendly, humourous, interlectual banter we had at the George and his encouragement of my writing attempts. Sorely missed and my condolences go to his wife and family. Apologies for not being able to attend the funeral
Angela D Berry
November 18, 2021
My condolences to you Linda. I only met him via phone, but I know he was an amazing person! May he rest peacefully eternally
Linda K Berkeley
November 14, 2021
It feels wrong you're not here. It's too quiet, too still, too empty.
Linda K Berkeley
November 13, 2021
Linda K Berkeley
November 13, 2021
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