Jim had been our neighbour and friend for over fifty years. When we moved into Chatsworth Road Jim and Andrea were already here with their son Jimmy and from the very beginning they welcomed us. We were always welcome to visit their home or garden and many happy conversations were shared over the garden fence.

Jim had a strong Scottish accent it was part of who he was and you could always tell when he was nearby. He never missed his daily trip to the newsagents for his paper, always at the same time every day. Jim loved to have a joke with you and I remember many times when I called to him over the fence, he would disappear and within seconds come back and grin saying ” I had to put my teeth back in”. This never failed to make us smile.

Richard my husband would sometimes go round to check something for Jim And Andrea and there was always laughter, jokes and good company.

Jim was the kind of neighbour everyone hopes to have. He will be remembered with affection.

Val Wright

I met Jim and Andrea at the RAF Cranwell veteran’s Christmas Lunch, I was nervous as I didn’t know anyone.
Jim introduced himself and Andrea, I felt so welcome and we hit it off immediately, Jim was warm, and had a sharp wit, we talked of old times and our own experiences in ‘the mob’ and also his life with Andrea. It was a most enjoyable time, the experience made much more so by Jim.
Such a fine man, I will never forget him.

Neil Green

My knowledge of Jim is really through my relationship with his wife Andrea. I connected with Andrea at the beginning of COVID in 2020 and I quickly realised that I knew her from 50 years ago when I worked with her at Blackstones in Stamford. This reconnection was how I met Jim briefly at the time of COVID but I have got to know him so much more through my relationship with Andrea whilst he was ill and after his passing.

Andrea and I have been in regular touch since 2020 and and we now see each other every 3rd Thursday of the month when we travel to the RAF Benevolent Fund breakfast at International Bomber Command in Lincoln. The RAF Benevolent Fund were so supportive to Jim during his illness, visiting him and taking him out and this was a great support to Andrea at the time.

During my time with Andrea she speaks regularly about Jim in terms of how they met in Cyprus whilst he was stationed there, how he helped her settle into the UK and of the happy life they had together. I know she misses him so much still and we often mention him in some way when travelling in the car together. I wish I could have got to know him while he was still with us.

Birgit Scott

Jim was a very kind and gentle man who always made us very welcome whenever we visited him. He appreciated his friends and adored Andrea and his family, all of whom he was very proud.
A fond memory of Jim was when we took him and Andrea to Papworth hospital for Jim to undergo a stress test on his heart. This entailed Jim walking at a certain pace for a time with a nurse,

which was carried out in the waiting room. The waiting room was full and Jim had us in stitches as he strode up and down the room with a wry smile on his face every time he saw us. Then to make us laugh even more he started waving to us! He always kept his sense of humour.

Fondest memories from Diane and Pete Hanwell.

We moved into Chatsworth Road about 2001, we were made welcome by all the neighbours especially Andrea and Jim.  Both me and Jim have birthdays just one day apart, and seemed had the same sort of humour, he often got your mum to send me Jethro Tull jokes, he was always cheerful with me.  Andrea once told me that he really like me and wished I was his daughter, it was only that I was a tiny wee lass,  which was so lovely as I didn’t have a dad and I would have picked Jim if I could have,

We often met on his way to or from the shop and between us we would put the world to rights, his view on politics was spot on which we both agreed on. I think sometimes we got lost in time, its a wonder Andrea didn’t come looking for him.  When we went anywhere that we thought would be an interest to Jim we would get him details, booklets and sometimes a cake from Bakewell. I found that Jim said what he meant and meant what his said, which I admired him for.

When Jim became quite poorly if I did manage to see him he always had time for a chat, I said to him once “who’s your friend ?” when he had to take his oxygen bottle out with him, he took it how it was meant and said bloody thing, guessed he did not like it but had to have it, all through his illness he accepted these changes. He was a tough cookie really.

Then in December 2020 we lost our lovely Jim, I didn’t get to say a proper goodbye as I was in hospital having a heart bypass, so my heart was broken twice in a matter of days.

I was over at your mums and she was showing me their wedding photos, Andrea was positively stunning and Jim, say no more I was in LOVE.

Jackie & Dave

Losing someone leaves a quiet space that never quite fills, and even years on Jim is still remembered with love, warmth and kindness.
Though I didn’t know him deeply myself, I know how much he meant to those closest to him ~ especially his wonderful wife Andrea, who is such a dear friend to me, also his son James, who I know well and hold in great affection.

My own late Mum & Dad always spoke fondly of the dances they shared together, filled with music, laughter and easy companionship.
Jim’s memory lives on through the love of his family, the stories that are still told and the gentle mark he left on everyone who crossed his path.
Jim is remembered with the deepest love, respect, affection and a quiet smile.

Veronica

In memory of Jim, a proud Scotsman, a devoted Husband to Andrea; his beautiful wife of 6o years. A happy, attentive and loving Grandfather to Alex. He is greatly missed and he will always be remembered with warm affection. A true gentleman to the end of his days.

Love Wendy xx

I will always remember his kind smile. Jimmy was the kind of man who, when you met him, made you forget whatever thoughts were tormenting you at that moment. He radiated a positive energy around him. Sometimes when I think of him, I remember and smile, when we were all together, when he would say some Greek words in his own unique way. The best from all was when he sang in Greek a verse from an old Greek song “i mana sou einai trelli”. That always made me laugh.

May God rest your soul Jimmy! Take care of Barbara until we all meet again.

Argyris and family.

Not long after becoming a Royal Air Force Association volunteer I was given the opportunity to link with a new beneficiary in Stamford, this was particularly attractive as my other beneficiaries were out of town, we made plans for our initial meeting.

I felt an instant connection with Jim, our Service lives had never crossed and our Trades were from opposite ends of the spectrum but there was just something, probably a simple shared sense of belonging to a wonderful organisation.

We met regularly sharing stories and experiences of our Service lives, always the good or funny, rarely the hard or dark. Many of his tales highlighted Jim’s professionalism in his work and concern about others, traits that I hoped I had in me, we would have worked very well together and shared many laughs.
COVID restrictions made his hospital visits particularly difficult as no transport was provided requiring Jim and Andrea to rely on local taxi services where the health status of the drivers was unknown. I realised that I could help here, by testing for three days prior to hospital visits a higher level of knowledge of my health status was available giving us all confidence that Jim would be safe. I drove while wearing a mask with Jim sat in the back equally masked, he said he felt like royalty and very important being chauffeured around.

Jim was old school, his impeccable values and constant consideration of others must have proved to be a great example to many, I cherish our chats and laughs and try to behave to others in a way that Jim would have.

Steve Cox
RAFA Welfare Officer.

Jimmy Fraser – what a legend! In all the years we knew him he was always so welcoming, friendly, kind and generous. Always managed to smile even when he wasn’t feeling that good. He loved having visitors and always had a tale to amuse us with in his lovely Scottish accent.
He was so very proud of his Andrea and of young Jim and the grandsons. A true gentle man, never forgotten and still missed so much.

Norma Corney

Visiting Jim and Andrea in my capacity as a palliative care nurse was always a positive experience, despite him feeling so unwell.
He always greeted me with a broad smile and a (sometimes very cheesy!) joke!
It was a privilege to be allowed into their lives at such a difficult time, and lovely to still see Andrea regularly at dancing.
The love they shared was very evident and a joy to witness.

Cheryl Stow
St Barnabas Hospice Nurse

Jimmy was always positive and down-to-earth man who loved Andrea very much as well as the Greek Cypriot side of his family.

It was a pleasure visiting them in their Stamford home, as we were always welcomed with open arms.

We were privileged to experience Jimmy’s good sense of humour and hospitality. “Yiasou pallikari”

May God rest his soul.

Chris Geogiades

Farewell my love and thank you for the 60 years of love and care you have given me and the biggest gift of all a wonderful, loving and caring son.
Rest in peace now my poulouko you are still alive in my heart and thoughts.
With all my love as always
Your loving wife

Andrea Fraser xxxx

My heart is heavy for losing my remarkable dad, but also filled with immense gratitude for the time, the laughter, he shared with us. Dad was a big influence in my life, always supportive and very generous dad. I would go on long walks with dad, before his decline in health, we would talk a lot about the boys, mum and his days in the RAF.  He always had funny adventures to share with me. His passion was visiting Cyprus and Australia. He loved the Cypriot way of life. I saw this when I was growing up and visiting my relatives in Cyprus. I have fond memories of my relatives they were so generous and family values you rarely see today. I am so lucky to have experienced those times with mum and dad. I’m so pleased mum and dad settled in Stamford, over the years mum and dad have made great friends too many to mention, you have been so supportive to mum when dad passed. I would like to personally thank you all for being in mum and dad’s life.

James Fraser xxx

Thinking of you Grandad. From the filums and bideos (Scottish pronunciation) to your caring nature and sense of humour, you are missed every single day. Five years on and you are still in my heart forever and always. Rest in peace.

Love from Alex Fraser xx

I was very young when Grandad came to Australia. I have vivid memories of him, kicking a ball to me and taking his teeth out and making me laugh.

I would also like to thank Grandma’s friends for being so supportive.

Rest in peace Grandad love you lots xxxxx

Mitch Fraser

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