James Robert Charles De Berner 16 December 1962 – 27 December 2023
Kathryn Pekin
James, always warm and welcoming, I feel blessed to have known you for many years, you will be deeply missed. My heart breaks for you Crystal, Jess, David, Amber and Chase, much love Kathryn and John xxx
Kathryn Pekin
> VIEW ON MEMORY TIMELINEMark Fogarty
I first met James in the early 80’s, he had a short punkish haircut with strips shaven into one side and squares on the other, wearing John Lennon glasses, and a cackling laugh. Later we shared a house together and frequented the Hippy club on many occasions, although I can’t remember much about this. He loved a party and once made himself a suit out of old Charlie Brown curtains for a fancy dress party. There was much more to James than the party animal of his youth. He was funny, intelligent and after meeting Crystal became an outstanding family man. Some of my best conversations with James are after he met Crystal and had his family. Many similar things have been said about James, the size of his heart, his laugh (I will miss that cackle), and his love for Crystal and his children. Dearest Crystal, David, Amber and Chase, Sally and I are both feeling very sad for your loss. James, I will miss you mate. Thankyou for being my friend. Fogs
Mark Fogarty
> VIEW ON MEMORY TIMELINEKerry Filkin (Robson)
James, your loss leaves such a void. We were such unexpected friends. You the cool guy with ample student experience and me the odd, slightly nerdy girl who had just had her world upturned and who was trying to find herself. Yet become friends we did. We shared a friendship that was about mutual respect and understanding and some shared passions. We would talk for hours about our latest DIY projects. We shared some of life’s highs and lows. I was so happy when you found Crystal - you were very much a man in love. I couldn’t have been prouder when you asked me to be your co-best man when you married the love of your life, with little baby David at your feet. I shall forever be grateful for your friendship. And I will miss you more than I can express. My heart goes out to the family you adored. Crystal, David, Amber and Chase. Words seem inadequate. They carry your light forward. And we all carry you forever in our hearts. Farewell my friend. I will never forget you.