James was my husband; we met in 1997 and he died on 10 December 2023 after a six-year battle with Castleman’s disease.

James was farewelled at a funeral service on 19 December 2023.

• The Order of Service.
• A Life of James written by me, and read by Chris Cheah.
• Sermon by Revd Canon Professor Scott Cowdell.
• During the service, Colin Forbes played two rags by Scott Joplin. Here are performances by Phillip Dyson of the same works.