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Originally printed on August 20, 2021.
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COBB It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr James Leslie Stiles Cobb, on August 15, 2021, the family has been greatly comforted by the messages of support and encouragement received. A service will be held on August 30, 2021, at 12.30 p.m., in Kingsbarns Church, to which all are respectfully invited. Family flowers only, please, but donations, can be given if wished, at the door of the church or on James' Just Giving page, in support of Wateraid.
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Tributes (3)
Leave your TributeJim Cobb
Patrick Pomeroy
01 September 2021
I was saddened to learn belatedly of Jim's passing. My deepest sympathies are extended to his family.
I was one of the very many to benefit from his lectures, in my case over 40 years ago. My memories of those classes are very happy and Jim's appreciation of the natural world was always evident. Thank you, Jim.
Such sad news...
Nigel Mann
23 August 2021
Dear Calla, Emily, Caroline and Victoria. I am so, so sorry to hear about the death of my friend 'Jim'. He was, during my years at St Andrews, a great mentor for me, and much more besides. I regret greatly that my travels and life away from Fife prevented me from seeing James (and all of you, of course) over the last few years. I have thought about him often and hugely miss the times spent ringing with him at Fife Ness and Kippo. The storm petrel ringing at night was especially memorable - the long hours spent sitting on an exposed headland were never boring, as we sat sipping coffee while exchanging stories of the 'rare bird that got away'! James was a very special person and a key figure in my life. I feel privileged to have known him and he will be hugely missed. All my sympathy and I'll be thinking of you, Nigel.
Our sympathy
Dundee Courier
19 August 2021
Please accept our condolences at this difficult time.