James' funeral will not be a traditional affair. Instead we are celebrating him by having a festival.
Date: Wednesday 27th May 2026 Time: 12pm - 4pm
Place: Stoke Holy Cross Community Hall and Playing Field, Long Lane, Stoke Holy Cross, Norfolk, NR14 8LY.
Dress code: Festival / bright coloured clothing or whatever you fancy. No blacks please.
Donations: No flowers please but if you would like to make a donation, we have chosen 2 charities who made a massive difference to our lives, Priscilla Bacon Lodge Hospice who gave James and our family incredible support and comfort, and Friend in Deed who's founder very kindly fostered our dog Bonnie for 6 months giving the family time and space to care for James at home.
Please bring picnics, picnic chairs, blankets, beers, wine and anything else you fancy. Seats will not be provided so please bring a picnic chair and a spare if you have one.
James' service will be 12pm until just after 1pm where he will join us and we will be sharing stories and family will be playing various tributes to him.
After James has left us for his direct cremation, we will continue to celebrate him with live music played by his friends/musicians who he loved playing and working with.
There will be free tea and coffee and cake available in the hall. Feel free to help yourselves.
Let's make this the best celebration of him. He was a unique and one off absolute gem who deserves to be celebrated.
See you there. Caron and family xx
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TOTAL DONATION
Β£1,635.00 + Β£351.25 Gift Aid potential
Anonymous
01/07/2026
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Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Ltd
Julie and Malcolm Eastoe
In loving memory of James
20/06/2026
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Julie and Malcolm Eastoe
In loving memory of James
20/06/2026
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Caroline Holmes
From the family of Gillian Martin.
15/06/2026
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The Cracknells
With love
14/06/2026
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Catherine Lord
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09/06/2026
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Catherine Lord
Always remembering the fun times we've had β€οΈβ€οΈ
09/06/2026
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Jackie & Glenn Bridges
In memory of James, truly lovely guy. So glad to consider you a friend. Inspirational to the end xx
31/05/2026
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Anonymous
29/05/2026
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Anonymous
29/05/2026
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Sarah & George
Sending you all so much love xxx
29/05/2026
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Sarah & George
Sending you all so much love xxx
29/05/2026
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George Walker
Keep them entertained up there fella- OTBC
29/05/2026
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Laura, Roy, Arthur & Audrey
We will miss James forever and hold happy memories close to hearts always.
28/05/2026
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Dianne & Bob Branscombe
Love to Caron and family
28/05/2026
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Garry Hollett
28/05/2026
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Garry Hollett
28/05/2026
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Kerry & Jim
For dear James, the most honourable man we had the great pleasure to call a friend π€
27/05/2026
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Kerry & Jim
For dear James, the most honourable man we had the great pleasure to call a friend π€
27/05/2026
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Gianna, Ivan, Charlie & Dexter
We wish we had more time with James, he was such an engaging presence for all of us and for inspiring the boys. Much love xxx
27/05/2026
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Kerry Greenwood
Sleep tight dear cousin x
27/05/2026
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Ann and Tony Robinson
For a much loved Nephew x
27/05/2026
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Steve Turner
In memory of a good friend, a wonderful man, taken way too soon, and with thanks to those dedicated people who cared for him in his illness.
27/05/2026
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Matt Hodges
27/05/2026
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Matt Hodges
27/05/2026
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Keara Halsey
27/05/2026
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Louise, Steve & Sophia
James you were One of a Kind! We are so much richer for knowing you! Sending love to Caron, Amelie, Rai and Eisley xx
27/05/2026
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Anonymous
27/05/2026
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Sarah, Steve, Felix, Rafa and Stella
We have been so lucky to have had James in our lives, as a friend and music teacher. We will miss him a lot but memories of his kindness, enthusiasm and humour will live on! Xxxx
27/05/2026
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Sarah, Steve, Rafa, Felix and Stella
We have been so lucky to have had James in our lives, as a friend and music teacher. We will miss him a lot but memories of his kindness, enthusiasm and humour will live on! Xxxx
27/05/2026
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Karen & Paul
Love to Caron and family. RIP James ποΈπ
27/05/2026
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Anonymous
26/05/2026
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Carole Crouch
James you were positive and cheerful to the end. You will always be missed by so many.
26/05/2026
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June & Frank Rushbrooke
Our love from All the family.x
26/05/2026
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Debbie Harris
Fly high cousins James, and keep them entertained up there
26/05/2026
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Anonymous
26/05/2026
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25/05/2026
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Mark, Jaime, Heather & James
Thinking of you all xxx
25/05/2026
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The Nesers
Rest easy James π€ Forever in our hearts x
25/05/2026
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Anonymous
25/05/2026
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Lucy Lowe
All our love, Lucy, Phil, Joe and Eli x x x x x
25/05/2026
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25/05/2026
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25/05/2026
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Emma Greenhall
One of life's good guys.
Heartfelt thoughts to Caron, Amelie, Seraina, Eisley, Jo and all the family xx
25/05/2026
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Daryl Prichard
25/05/2026
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Emma Greenhall
Remembered so fondly from our school days and will treasure the memories of our recent old school get togethers over the last few years xx
25/05/2026
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Dawn Gibson
With love x
25/05/2026
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Cameron
A great, fun and lively uncle
22/05/2026
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Anonymous
21/05/2026
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Jane AldousJackson
In remembrance of James who I have know since I met his Mum Jan at the school where James and my son were in the same class they were about 4years old RNP
21/05/2026
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Hilary Miller
Happy thoughts about James and love to Caron and family.
21/05/2026
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Anonymous
21/05/2026
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21/05/2026
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Ange, Ollie, Jack and Bertie xx
Sending all our love to you and the family Caron xx
21/05/2026
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Lorna & Cammy
You will be missed James & never forgotten. Thanks you for all the love and fun over the years. Rest easy now dear friend. xxxx
21/05/2026
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Lorna & Cammy xxx
You will be missed James & never forgotten. Thanks you for all the love and fun over the years. Rest easy now dear friend. xxxx
21/05/2026
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Anonymous
21/05/2026
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Kelvin
Rest in peace my good friend, miss you mate π
21/05/2026
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Anonymous
20/05/2026
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20/05/2026
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Cora Mullenger
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20/05/2026
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Cora Mullenger
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20/05/2026
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20/05/2026
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Michelle & Dave Miles & family
A lot can be learned from the resilience and love of your family and James the wacky, full of life character he was will always be remembered, what an absolutely remarkable human in sickness and in health. Sending all our love always xx
20/05/2026
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Sharon Yardy
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20/05/2026
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Sharon Yardy
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20/05/2026
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Simon Laycock
20/05/2026
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Berry O'Rourke
Rest in peace James, you were the friendliest Dad on the school playground.
20/05/2026
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Jude unwin
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20/05/2026
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