Frederick (Jim) James Jefferies 1937-2007

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Frederick (Jim) James Jefferies

Born: 04 July 1937 Highworth, Wiltshire. UK

Died: 05 October 2007 Swindon, Wiltshire. UK

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Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped into the next room.

I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.

Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It it the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.

All is well.

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Jim, as he was fondly known was a true gentleman in the old sense of the word.. He was kind , considerate , funny and very well liked by all.

He knew everything about everything, but you never ever got onto the subject of politics.

He started work at 15 years old as Bricklayers apprentice ( and even built part of the school I attended) and spent all his working days learning his craft and enjoying every moment.

He retired only 3 months before his death at the age of 70. In his very short retirement he took up painting (and was brilliant at it), brought a laptop to become offay with the internet etc; as well as continuing his passion of gardening.

Dad was never shy of trying anything new, helping anyone out or being there for anyone in need.. He was the jewel in the crown and most important man in my life .. Will be truly missed everyday for the rest of our lives.. but in his own words ( the living must continue doing just that... Live life to the full...

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Though his smile has gone forever
and his hand we cannot touch.
We shall never lose sweet memories,
of Jim , who we love so much.

Devoted husband to Carol.
Forever cherished Dad and Grampy

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The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil:
for Thou are with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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Dad
When We recall sweet memories, And what you mean to us,
We could never forget you, You were the best there was to be.
Always, always in our hearts..love you Dad
Stephen,Lynda,Malcolm and Patrick ...Christmas 2007
xxxx

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Dad,
your guiding hand on our shoulder will remain with us forever.
Christmas 2007
Love you always
xxxx
Stephen. Lynda. Malcolm. Patrick.

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We laid flowers for you today and the memories continue to be strong and our thoughts are with you daily,
we all miss you very much each day but are still guided by your wisdom and strength.
Love you always Carol and Pat xxxxxxxx