James William (Bill) Flanders Jr.

Met him at the Singer Studio.gave me a leg up in D.C. just now learning this. Sad to know. Great tenor and humorous song writer

I so enjoyed knowing Bill as his student and friend. Our little group of singers who met in his and Caire's dining room had a lot of fun. My own lessons in their home were a joy. Claire took photographs of our family, which I treasure. In summer I often think of visiting Truro, another joy. I moved away from Washington and although we did not see each other's families we still kept in touch. Sadly not until now did I learn of Bill's passing. A rare and wise and generous soul. He was and will...

I met Bill during my years (1964-1968) at the University of Maryland, College Park, when he was assistant chaplain (with Wofford Smith) in the Canterbury Club. He was an unusual priest and expanded my experience of what it means to b a Christian. I reconnected later (by email.) Actually, he was pretty unforgetable; he definitely added a "je ne sais pas quoi" to my experience at college.

Bill 's singing lessons were amazng opening a new dimension. Claire gave a gift to my son that was beyond a gift- her photography as Bill's introduction to music was full of LOVE & kindness. Glad he was not alone when he died and St Columba Episcopal church with so many friends- where I saw him so serene and grateful . Thanks to his passing on his love of music to me to my students who love singing in the wonderful St Columba's choir & conductors- & minister Thanks Claire & Bill...

Avec Anne, nous avons eu la chance d'entredre Bill chanter lors de notre mariage en 1971 : inoubliable ! Depuis, toutes nos rencontres avec Bill ont été riches en émotions et souvenirs. Merci Bill. Toutes mes condoléances à la famille.... Guy

Toutes mes pensées affectueuses à toute la famille. Je garde en mémoire tous les merveilleux souvenirs et magnifiques moments passés en famille. Merci pour tout le bonheur que tu nous as donné. Au revoir Bill

Bill Flanders was a Prince of a Man. Gentle, Loving, and Kind to the Larry Foster Family. It was an honor to know him.