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James Fyfe

Obituary of James Fyfe, businessman and war veteran; born December 9, 1919; died July 7, 2007. Jimmy Fyfe, who has died aged 87, was a leading businessman and church elder who was flying a mission near Berlin when the ceasefire was declared which brought to an end major hostilities in Europe in 1945.

Fyfe moved to Stirling in 1960 with his wife, Molly, and children, John and Elizabeth. His funeral service was held there in the Church of the Holy Rude, which was very fitting. He had served as an elder from 1960 onwards and firmly believed that it was the duty of the church to provide pastoral care to all its parishioners. He was always conscientious in his duties. During his long term as fabric convener he was instrumental in much of the church refurbishment work and loved this medieval building with its long history.

He used his extensive knowledge for the greater good, too, becoming a member of the fabric committee of the General Trustees of the Church of Scotland from 1974 until 1995. He made many happy trips to churches across the country, including his beloved Iona, and his ability to dispense helpful advice to many a congregation throughout Scotland was always valuable and very apposite.

Full story at The Herald.