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James JERMYN Obituary

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, two days before his 80th birthday. Loved husband and life partner of Joy. Adored father and mentor of Joanne and Sandra. Treasured Poppa of Kate, Haig and Natalie Benny, and Harry and Logan Carrodus. Respected father-in-law of Andrew Benny and Paul Carrodus. Brother of Roderick and Betsy and brother-in-law of Sue Jermyn, Brian and Trish Williams, Noel and the late Kath Williams, Dot and John Capill. Loved uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Farmer at Valley View, Seddon, and lifelong Awatere Rugby Club stalwart. The funeral service for James will be held at St. Christopher's Anglican Church, 92 Weld Street, Blenheim, at 11.00am, on Friday, September 1, followed by interment at Seddon Cemetery.


Published by Nelson Mail on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Jan Patchett, Brian Butchar and Jill Martin

March 17, 2024

Hi Joy. Sorry to hear of James passing.
Our family of ( John and Gaye Butcher ) who were farming at Seaview Rd, Seddon, we wish to send on our sincere condolences.

Joan and Trevor McGowan

September 4, 2023

To the family of James Jermyn. Our sincere condolences to you all at this time and treasure those many memories of special times together. To Sandra, Paul, Harry, Logan are thoughts are with you.

Lyn Holdaway

September 4, 2023

Thinking of you, Joy and family at this time of sorrow for you all.
With my sincere heartfelt sympathy.

Clare and Francis Hammond

September 3, 2023

So sorry to hear about James's passing.Our deepest condolences to you, Joy, and the girls and their families.
Still remember our early years of farming in the Awatere and how kind and friendly you were to us, the, "new young farming ones"
May all your memories of a life well lived be a comfort to you in your time of sadness.
RIP James

Ally Griggs

September 3, 2023

Very Lovely Man. He will be very much missed . Condolences to his wonderful family. Ally Griggs

Karen & Neville Graham

September 3, 2023

Our Sincere Condolences Joy and family, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts are with your all.
Karen, Neville & Benjamin Graham.
Sydney Australia

Elise Tull

September 2, 2023

Thinking of you Joy, and family, with much sadness. I will not forget the help you both gave me so freely recently, when I needed to find a lost contact. I pictured Jim as a friendly and helpful chap. My sincere condolences, Elise Tull

Shirley Hoar.

September 1, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Shirley Hoar.

Ken McKenzie.

September 1, 2023

Very sorry to hear of James passing. Great Awatere rugby man and always had time to talk,always a pleasure when in contact. Rest easy James.

Sam and Paula Anderson (former Vicar at St Christopher's)

August 31, 2023

Heard the sad news of James´ death - he was a great bloke and helpful to us on many occasions. Hamish and Steph Toose thought fondly of James also.

Peter, Lorna Jermyn and Family

August 31, 2023

Our condolences and deepest sympathies Joy and family on the passing of James.
Unfortunately, I am unable to help celebrate James' life due to health reasons.
However, please raise a glass for me.

Graeme ` Blanch Englefield

August 30, 2023

So very sorry to hear the sad news of James´s passing - a true Awatere man who always had time to have a chat and a laugh - he will be sorely missed by so many people. Sorry we can´t be there to celebrate Jame´s happy life but our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time - Graeme ` Blanch Englefield - Nelson

grant mccallum

August 30, 2023

So Sorry to read Love to you Joy and Families From Grant and Sue McCallum

Alby Orchard

August 30, 2023

Dear Joy,
Sorry to hear of the passing of James. Our condolences are with you and the family at this time. Thinking of you all.
Lots of love.
Alby & Alex Orchard

Neil Souness

August 29, 2023

Sorry to hear of James passing.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Fond memories of visiting the Jermyn family at Valley View, during my childhood.
Also remembering sewing up bags of wheat or barley for James sometime in 1968.
Warm regards,
Neil Souness.

Rosemary and Murray Wells

August 29, 2023

Murray and I are thinking of you all at this very sad time... and hope that knowing that others remember very happy memories of times past brings comfort.

Jo Gullery, 12 Avening Close

August 28, 2023

I offer my sincerest condolences to you Joy, and your family. I hope the thoughts of others, will bring you all some solace at this time. May your loving memories sustain you and God's blessings be with you now and into your future.

Mrs Carol Roberts

August 28, 2023

Our heartfelt love & prayers to you Joy, Jo & Sandra and extended whanau Thinking of you all. Much Love Carol, Chris, Chrisma & V.

Pat & Steve Quarles

August 28, 2023

Words alone can't express the sense of loss we feel. We have missed, and will continue to miss, James's cheeky smile and that mischievous twinkle in his eyes. Rest in peace friend.

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