Jimmy Roberts (18 Mar 1944 - 26 Dec 2020)

I moved away from Farnhill a few years ago and I've only recently heard the very sad news about Jimmy. I shed a tear when I heard. He was a favourite person of mine - always smiling, always a complete gent. He made my day brighter when I used to see him & stop for a chat on my way to work in the mornings. RIP Jimmy, you'll be sadly missed. My sincere condolences to everyone in the Roberts family.

Very sad news. Jimmy was a lovely man, a gentleman in the true sense. We'll miss you Jim

What shocking news of Jimmy's early departing from his treasured family, animals & farm. You were the best of employers & showed me how hard work & kindness always got the job done. I always felt fortunate being part of 'The Roberts Family' & picked up skills , teaching & positive experience that has benefitted me in life, home & work. In time may you all seek peace with your endless good memories of Jimmy.

I remember Mr Roberts so vividly when he was a valued client of my parents and I was working for them. He was the essence of a true Yorkshire gentleman farmer and always an absolute pleasure to encounter, on the phone or in person. I always used to say that he had the best kept farm in Yorkshire! To me he was a kind and meticulously courteous human being. No interaction with him failed to make my day better. When he asked you how you were, he genuinely wanted to know the answer.

I am so sorry for the loss to all his family and friends. The world was a better place for his contribution to it.

Very much in my thoughts. This is a loss that is no less devastating because of the wider context of the pandemic,

Jenny x

It is with sadnes we read today of Jimmy's passing. We remember with affection the happy times spent with you both whilst Jim was teaching at SGHS. May you rest in peace Jimmy.

I write this with a heavy heart and tears running down my face, today we say goodbye to a true gentleman and a bloody good farmer, you went too soon, I will miss the sound of your little trailer rattling and that grey landrover coming up with a sheep that needs lambing or a lamb bed wanting put back in, you were a brilliant man to work for, you will be sadly missed by everyone in my family.

Very sad to learn of the passing of Jimmy, it was a pleasure to have spent time with a friend who's company taught me so much over the years. I will miss our time talking together which often started with work or farming and always got round to sport I'm typing this with a tear in my eye but with a smile on my face, rest on peace Jimmy your memory will forever be embedded in my mind