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Sad Announcement Relating to Jim Bamber from his Partner
14th March 2010
Following on from the sad news about Rhoda on 23rd February, I am writing to bring you more unexpected news. Although Jim Bamber only started contributing to Finepix in early 2009, he had been taking photographs since 1947 as a youngster. He really enjoyed the professionalism and camaraderie present on the site. This refreshed his motivation and enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries in photography. Only the other day, he was discussing upgrading his camera with me, his partner, Barbara, and other plans for our future.
Unfortunately, on Wednesday, 10th March 2010, Jim died most unexpectedly of heart failure - something we never anticipated. We both thought we would share a good few more years together. Thank you to everyone who participates in Finepix for all their positive and constructive comments shared with Jim. He really enjoyed taking part and exchanging banter with everybody. Besides losing a partner, I have lost my best friend. BARBARA
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Sincere Condolences Barbara
Jim was a lovely man and always joined in all the fun of the site and will be greatly missed by all that knew him or had contact on here
Thank you for letting us all know what has happened
Kindest Regards
Dave
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Barbara
I am so so sad to hear of the news. Jim used to comment on my photos with intelligence and humour. I for one will sadly miss him and I am sure many many other members will.
Our condolences go out to you and your family. We too have lost a friend.
Steve
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Dear Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He very often commented on my entries with kindness and enthusiasm. He will be missed by all that knew him here. My sincere, heartfelt condolence. I wish you well and hope, that in time, you will be able to smile again. Such sad news. His blogs from your holidays in North Wales were legendary, I loved reading them.
Jen xx
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I will miss him so much - he really enjoyed 'having some fun' - he was a real asset to the site and a true gentle man. Every sympathy to you and his family and friends. I think from the little I knew of him he was a much loved man, please pass on to them how much he was appreciated and loved here.
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My Condolences also Barbara.
I looked forward to his remarks on my work. I will miss them greatly
Chris
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So sad , deepest regrets.
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Thank you, Dave and Steve, for your kind comments about Jim. I am attaching a photo of Jim and myself reflecting fond memories of our happy times together.
click on http://www.myfinepix.com/gallery/680/79815
Jim was a very lively, young-at-heart 78 year old whose hobbies were computer programming & design layout - utilising this until a few years ago with a successful local Community Newsletter which was very popular. He had an eye and flair for this sort of thing. His other hobbies were - as you all know - photography and I thought personally, he was getting better and better all the time; classical music reading and overseas travel.
He had a lovely friendly personality and was well thought, besides being a gentlemen of the old school. He will be sadly missed by family and all who know him - especially stepchildren Graham & Colin and wives, grandchildren, Laura & Holly - who were featured in 'Jim's Gallery' (see fountains photograph and Laura in photograph converted to a drawing). Thank you again for your kind words, Barbara
Jim Bamber
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Sincere condolences. Jim was indeed a Gentleman, and will certainly be missed by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
Bob
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Sincere condolensces Barbara. Jim was one of lifes gentlemen and will be sadly missed by us on this site who got to kmow him. He may not have been a member long but really enjoyed the camaraderie and he always had nice words to say about my photographs.
Hope you have lots of fond memories to fall back on when times get rough and have friends and family to support you.
Margaret
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Sad news Barbara and my deepest condlences to you and your family. You only have to look at Jim's gallery and blogs to see how popular he was on the Fuji site. He produced some brilliant photos and taught some of us a lot about photography.
Dave.
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Real sorry to hear Jim has passed away, please accept my sincere condolences.
Graham Dicker
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Condolences Barbara, always sad when a member passes away. RIP Jim.
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I'm very sorry to hear it, my sincerest condolences to you and all the family.
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Deepest sympathies to you and your family Barbara.
Jim will be sadly missed on this site for his honest and constructive comments he made on my images and on many other members pictures....
I truly feel upset and will miss him because he was a true gentleman...
Kind Regards T. H.
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My Gran used to say....remember people with gladness and joy in your heart so that they can live on with a smile forever.....wise woman she was...
Jim was indeed a gentleman with always a kind word, he will be missed...
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family...
Kind Regards
Paul
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How sad - and it was very nice of you to let us know. We will all miss him.
George
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So sorry to hear the sad news - Jim always commented on my comp and gallery entries as I did on his.
He will certainly be missed on this site!!
Dave!!
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Dear Barbara, I am really sorry to hear your sad news and offer you my sincere condolences. Jim will be much missed on here.
Do it while you can. Bev
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Hi Barbara,
Sorry to hear about Jim. I haven't been on hear long so didn't know him too well but on the few occassions our paths crossed I found him to be very kind and considerate. I wish you and your family well in what must be a difficult time.
Sincere condolences,
Nechtan
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I will miss Jim , he was one of those people that stood out from the crowd, deepest sympathies to you Barbara and all the family
Barry
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So sorry to hear the sad news Barbara, Jim was a fine gentleman and will be sorely missed.
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Dear Barbara
Thank you for letting us know. This is such sad news.
RIP Jim.
Ali
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Barbara, sorry to hear the sad news and you have my deepest sympathy.
Regards, Mike
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Truly shocked.
Jim was one of the first people to ever comment and offer advice on this site about how to improve my pictures. He did have a great knowledge of the art and I respected everything he said to me.
I am so sorry to hear of this loss to your family. I hope that you will leave Jim's gallery intact here as a testament to a gentleman and a gifted photographer.
My sincere thoughts and wishes are with you all.
Guy.
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I did not know Jim I am a new member but sounds as if he was well liked and a good person.
So sorry for your loss. One step at a time.
Take care
Jackie
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So sorry to hear about Jim. I always looked forward to his comments on my walking blogs, as he'd often mention he'd trod the same paths many moons ago, and I know he was especially fond of dipping his toes in stickle tarn in the Langdales!!
he will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
Take care,
Ian
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So sorry to hear the sad news about Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Barbara. He will be very sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Mary
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Such sad, sad, news Barbara.
Jim was a much respected and knowledgeable contributor to the site, he will be sadly missed.
Sincere condolences,
Monty.
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Sincere condolancies from us both Barbara, jeffrey and me loved to view Jim's photo's and to receive a cc from him on our pic's, always felt like friendly words towards us both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God bless you Jim, you are already sadly missed.
Josie & Jeffrey.
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My condolences to you and your family. Though I only know Jim through the Fuji site he was always a gentleman and positive enthusiast. His passing is a sad loss and the site will be the poorer for not having Jim around.
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