James Sandiford, (1929 - 2013) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out.

83 years old
Born on May 21, 1929 in Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Passed away on February 17, 2013 in Haslingden, Lancashire, United Kingdom

This memorial website was created in the memory of James Sandiford, 83, born on May 21,1929 and passed away on February 17, 2013.

He leaves behind his wife, Gladys, his two daughters Jill and Helen, his son-in-laws, Colin and Bryan, and his loved grandchildren, Joe, Teia and Eryn. We will all remember him forever. He was a great man, and a true gentleman.

Funeral Services for James Sandiford - the former Mayor's Consort - will be held at St. Peter's Church. St. Peter's Ave, Haslingden,
Wednesday 27 February, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

A natural burial at West Pennine Woodland Remembrance Park, Entwistle Hall Lane, Turton, BL7 0LR. will follow. (www.westpenninepark.com)
The Mayor and Mayoress will be in attendance, and the funeral service will be conducted by former Mayor’s Chaplain, Reverend Stephen Brown.

Donations will be gratefully accepted and distributed to a wide variety of local charities for disabled people and their carers.
Please make checks payable to: Funeral Service Charity Account and send to
Johnson, Durning and Woods Funeral Services,
"in memory of James Sandiford"
8 Pleasant St., Haslingden, Rossendale,
Lancs. BB4 5LG.

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February 17, 2015

I remember what a true gentleman Jim is. I admire him for his can do attitude and his hard work ethic. I remember the meat pie stories. Rest in peace JIm. May we all try to be a little more kind to others and work hard as we remember this wonderful man.

February 25, 2013

In memory of a true gentleman, we send our heartfelt sympathy to Gladys and family".

Bob and Ann Clark - former Mayor and Mayoress of Padiham

February 25, 2013

Good to have met you Jim. A brief Encounter,but part of our memories. Great Smile.Good Man. God Bless.
Paul & Dee Woodruff
Mayor & Mayoress of Lancaster 2011/2012

February 24, 2013

I’ll always remember Jim’s smile. Despite suffering ill health for many years, he was always cheerful and positive when I met him. We’re thinking of you all at this sad time and wish we could be there to give you a hug. All our love, Paula, Stuart, Katie and Tom xxxx

February 22, 2013

We met Jim two or three times and always found him to be a lovely, gentle soul, with a smile, happy to share a funny story. Our love and deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time.
Jeanne and Mike xx

February 21, 2013

We are truly sorry about your father's passing but most of all not being able to have met him and being with you at such a sad time. I know you and your family will miss him dearly. God bless..,Dan & Kathy

February 20, 2013

Helen spoke very highly and fondly of her father as a husband to her mother, a father to herself and her sister, a father-in-law and a grandfather. I am very sorry to hear about his passing but looking at the photos he truly achieved the most important thing in his life - love and happiness. With sincere wishes to the whole family from Sandra, Paul, Elizabeth, Tom and Boo xxxxx

February 20, 2013

Words are so inadequate at a time like this but that wonderful smile on such a wonderful man is what I will always remember about Jim, and his great sense of humour. He had a great love of life and that will live on in all of you. My love and sincere condolences to you all and the biggest hugs ever. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Jim was one of the best! All our love, Norma & El xxx

February 20, 2013

Whether it was the Morecambe connection or the similarity in looks, Uncle Jim was always synonymous with Eric Morecambe to me! Was it the specs? The shape (!) The wicked sense of humour? Or the fact we spent most Christmas afternoons at his house, playing beetle, drinking iliicit under-age snowballs and watching Morecambe and Wise on the TV (obligatory Xmas viewing back in the 60s and 70s)

February 20, 2013

This doesn't allow you enough space! To continue. Uncle Jim was the life and soul of the party, such great fun. His party piece was turning me upside down - which he did for the last time at my wedding in 1984! My earliest memory was of him playing Santa Claus when I was about 3 ..I still remember singing to him and getting a paint set! Will be very sadly missed - but led life to the full

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February 25, 2013

In memory of a true gentleman, we send our heartfelt sympathy to Gladys and family".

Bob and Ann Clark - former Mayor and Mayoress of Padiham

February 25, 2013

Good to have met you Jim. A brief Encounter,but part of our memories. Great Smile.Good Man. God Bless.
Paul & Dee Woodruff
Mayor & Mayoress of Lancaster 2011/2012

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