Jim Churm died at the remarkable age of 102 on 17th September 2026.

Jim was an inspiration and role model to our whole family. Dad to three, Grandpa to ten and Great-pa to five, he will be remembered by us all as a loving, kind, generous and fiercely independent man.

He lived for eight years after losing his much-loved wife, Sheila, but the marriage and life they shared remain an exemplar to us all of unconditional love.

Over his long life, Jim gathered many friends around him and loved sharing stories and thoughts over a cup of tea - or a wee dram.

Publicly he was known through his experiences of the D-Day landings, his career as a physiotherapist and the wonderful celebration of his centenary by the Royal Marines Band Scotland in 2024. But to those of us closest to him, he was simply a warm, beautiful and genuine man - and we feel enormously privileged to have had him as the head of our family for so very long.

He will be greatly missed by so many people in Scotland and England, but most of all by the family who loved him dearly.

He leaves us with a lifetime of memories and he will live on in our hearts and minds always.

Jim had a deep and genuine love for the village of Crossmichael and its community, often stating that the best decision he and Sheila made was moving to their house in the village in their later years. With this in mind, donations to the Crossmichael Community Trust in his honour would be greatly appreciated should you wish to give anything.

With many thanks from Jim's family

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