I am sad to have to report the sudden passing of my uncle, James McGachie senior, on Friday. He was only 62 and in good health and died while working in the garden so as you can imagine it has come as a great shock to our family.
James grew up in Portobello and was a massive Hibby for all of his life, most recently with a season ticket in the East stand, and indeed was responsible for introducing me to Easter Road as an eight year old when on 26 November 1988 we attended a 1-1 draw against Dundee, with Stevie Archibald on the scoresheet for Hibs.
It wasn’t long until we were both regulars in the old family enclosure in the Cowshed and indeed only last week I had been thinking about how we could celebrate the 30th anniversary of that game later this year. If there is any solace whatsoever, it comes in the form that we were at Hampden together on 21 May 2016.
I am posting here as my uncle wasn’t a massive user of social media, but had a number of pals that he would speak to at Easter Road from his working life at the Uniroyal / Continental Tyre factory at Newbridge (from the early 1970s until its closure in 1999) and then with Lothian Buses (from 2000 until his retirement a couple of years ago).
As I have no means of contacting these guys hopefully this post may serve that purpose. If anyone knew my uncle and would like details of the funeral in due course then please send me a PM.
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27-05-2018 09:08 AM #1
James McGachie Senior (1955 - 2018)
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27-05-2018 10:28 AM #4
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Sorry to hear that news James.
Not sure if I knew your uncle, but we were of similar vintage.
Unfortunately, it is all too common to hear about seemingly healthy men among us , suddenly and shockingly pass away, without any outward warning that anything was wrong.
Indeed, but for a fortuitous visit to the doctor a few years ago, I could have been in that category, so I can relate to your current circumstances.
Please accept my condolences , and pass them on to the rest of the family.
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27-05-2018 12:13 PM #5
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27-05-2018 12:19 PM #6
My sincere condolences, James, I'm sorry for your loss. Hopefully, you will keep those happy memories close to you.
May he rest in peace.
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27-05-2018 07:01 PM #10
So sorry for your loss James.
Your Uncle has been taken far far too young.
Much love to you and your loved ones x
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27-05-2018 08:05 PM #12
James, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you buddy
This is how it feels
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27-05-2018 10:16 PM #13
Always sad news to hear of fellow Hibees passing. Please accept my condolences for you and the family.
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27-05-2018 10:50 PM #14
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Very sorry to hear of your uncle's passing, James. It's clear from your original post that the two of you had a special bond. I hope you can cherish that as so many people don't have that to console them.
My sincere condolences to you and any other members of your family.
RIP
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27-05-2018 11:17 PM #15
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Sorry for your loss James, I too had an uncle that started taking me to Easter Road die about the same age
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28-05-2018 10:44 AM #19
Thanks all for your kind words, they are a great source of strength for the family and I have already had a couple of former colleagues made aware through this post which was my main intention; GGTTH
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28-05-2018 11:20 AM #20
Condolences James, difficult times for yourself and family.
We will all join the Angels high above at some point, (as my brother pointed out to me when he had been told the news of his own terminal illness), but 62 is still too young.
Take care.
GGTTH
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29-05-2018 09:11 AM #22
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Sorry for your loss Jamesie - thoughts are with you and the family.
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03-06-2018 09:52 PM #23
Thanks again to for all of the wishes expressed on this thread - they mean a lot to us. James's funeral will take place at 10am on Saturday 9 June at Warriston Crematorium, with a notice in the Edinburgh Evening News early next week.
I would also like to say a big thanks to Laura Montgomery, Head of Sales and Sponsorship at Easter Road. One of James's wishes had always been to be laid to rest in his Hibs shirt, something that I traditionally bought for him as a Father's Day gift each year. I wanted to ensure I maintained that tradition, albeit a little early this year, for one last time. After contacting Laura she was happy to allow me to buy the new shirt on Saturday in order that we can get this to the funeral director very early tomorrow morning, as has been requested. I am sure James would be amused to think that he will be the first Hibs supporter in the land to be sporting the new shirt!
Historically we have often heard on this board about when this club gets things wrong but 10/10 for the compassion and understanding shown in this instance - under the present stewardship we get tend to get things right more often than not IMHO.
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Your Uncle would be proud of your coup
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04-06-2018 10:38 AM #27
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Sad to hear this Jamsie.Knew Jabo well back in his old Y.P.R days.Good Hibby back then as well.R.I.P.Jabo
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