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SHIRLEY JAMES Obituary
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for SHIRLEY JAMES
13 Entries
Roslyn Woolridge and Annarita Marion
Yesterday
Dear Joanne and Family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. She and your father were good friends with my parents. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Carson Brown
March 26, 2026
SORRY TO SEE TO THIS. SHE WAS ONE OF THE TOP GOLFERS AT MID OCEAN CLUB, SHE REPERSENT BERMUDA PAST,
Allan D. Marshall
March 25, 2026
My heartfelt condolences to Shirley´s family. She was a first class person in every manner possible and will be sorely missed. Allan D. Marshall
Kathryn (Cooke) Gallaher
March 25, 2026
Our condolences to Mrs. James´ family and friends. Our parents were close friends; our fathers were friends and colleagues since medical school . Just this week, my brother and I were speaking of Dr and Mrs James, and their children, and recalling time spent together when we were younger. Shirley was one of the most gentle people I have known. She always had a kind word to say and showed interest in every one she encountered. A truly lovely lady.
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Otto Trott
March 25, 2026
I give my condolences to all of Shirley James´ family. Shirley James had exhibitions with Charles Lloyd Tucker and Chesley Trott so she is one of the people that made me think thank a young black Bermudian could become an artist and join the BSOA. People like her made me not be intimidated by the City Hall or any galleries. I wasn´t that close to her but she always had words of encouragement whenever I saw her. I usually saw her entering or leaving City Hall. I often hear people talking about the art scene in Bermuda improving but artists like Shirley James kept the art scene going in the 1960s,70s, 80s and 90s. That´s when I was starting out and then maturing as an artist so Shirley James deserves to be honored for her contribution to Bermuda´s art. Shirley James represents the end of an era. I always found it interesting that Bermudians who were educated or worked overseas married artists. Shirley James, Georgine Hill and Gwen Robinson Cann were probably the three dominant black women artists for a period and they were the American and Canadian wives of politicians. I just always found that interesting. Louise Jackson was the wife of a Bermudian teacher whose contribution to the arts was introducing dance to young Bermudian girls. Shirley James is a historic figure in the history of the arts in Bermuda and should be remembered for that.
Karim Francis
March 24, 2026
Sincerest condolences from the Francis family
Nancy Handrigan
March 21, 2026
To Joanne, Nancy, Lynda, and the rest of Shirley's family:
I had several wonderful visits with Shirley over the last dozen years or so, where we would talk about our alma mater, Shirley's years growing up in Wolfville, and her many activities in her full Bermuda life. She was a marvel - gracious, smart, elegant, and driven. She will be missed by so many still here at Acadia University here in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Sally Grant Gilliland
March 20, 2026
Such fond memories of the entire Oliver family, condolences to Shirley´s family and my good special friend Nancy
Cecily Smith
March 18, 2026
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gary Phillips
March 13, 2026
On a personal level and on behalf of Bermuda National Gallery we pay tribute to a lady in every sense of the word and a very fine artist.
Qu'elle repose en paix
Gary Phillips
Mitzi Clarke
March 13, 2026
Condolences to the James family. Mrs. James will now be reunited with her beloved Dr. James. She was sure a storyline dedicated wife.
Ed and Kathy Faries
March 13, 2026
We are extremely sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathies to Shirley's family. She was such a lovely lady! An excellent artist as well. We feel honored to have been able to know her for the past many years. She will be missed. May the memories be of comfort at this sad time.
Barbara Cooper
March 13, 2026
My heart is heavy at the passing of Shirley. She (and her late husband, Dr Clarence James) were very special friends of me and my late husband (Cyril). We spent many happy times together - not only socially, but while assisting her spouse, Dr Clarence James when he was canvassing for the UBP. Shirley was kind, fun-loving, knowledgeable, and congenial. We played bridge together for many years. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. RIP my dear friend.
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