Tributes pour in for "lovely, kind and considerate" pharmacy care manager James Taylor following death at 32
“This is absolutely heartbreaking, what an amazing guy he was”
The sudden death at just 32 years old of a familiar figure at a Blackpool pharmacy as prompted a wave of tributes.
James Taylor, popularly known as JJ, was complex care manager at the Grange Pharmacy on Dinmore Avenue, Grange Park.
He had worked there since February 2013 and Saif Frfire, pharmacist at Grange Pharmacy, who worked with James throughout his time there, described him as “a pillar of our community and a much-loved gentleman”, adding: “His kindness, warmth and dedication to the local community will be greatly missed by everyone at the pharmacy.”
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Many readers added their tribute to The Gazette Facebook post regarding news of James’ death.
Faye Aspin said: “This is absolutely heartbreaking, what an amazing guy he was Sending all my thoughts and prayers to his family”.y Stephanie Brindle ·
Stephanie Brindle said: “So very sad - he is going to be missed deeply by so many people. A lovely guy with the kindest soul, always had time for me over the years, rest easy James.”
Helen Hickey said: “Absolutely heartbreaking - James was an amazing and lovely man. Helped me through some tough times over the last couple of years. He will be greatly missed.”
Donna Smith said: “He was as everyone said a lovely, kind and considerate man. He will be missed my many people. “
Lorraine Halligan said: “Such a lovely kind person. I’m so shocked. My heart goes out to his family and friends.”
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Kayla Louise said: “He’s going to be so missed - what a lovely helpful gentleman he was. So sorry to his family, he was always smiling.”
Maxine Harris said: “So very sad, such a lovely person. Condolences to all family and friends.”
Flowers have been left in tribute to James - fondly known as JJ - outside Grange Pharmacy and a Go Fund Me campaigned has been set up by James’ sister Amber to help give him the best possible send-off.
Amber said: “We want to be able to celebrate his life, remember the person he was, and give our family and friends the chance to say one final goodbye.
“Any contribution, no matter how big or small, would mean so much to us during this incredibly difficult time.”
Donations can be made via www.gofundme.com/f/send-off-for-jj