Sir James Herbert Hamilton Colyer-Fergusson, 4th Bt.
1917–2004 (age 87)
Biography
Born in 1917, Sir James Herbert Hamilton Colyer-Fergusson, 4th Baronet, carried the responsibilities of his title with quiet dignity and warm generosity. He took seriously his role as a steward of family and community, always encouraging the charitable work centred around Gravesham and beyond.
His passing in 2004 left a grateful congregation at the Church of St Margaret, Gravesham, who remember him for his thoughtful counsel and steady presence. Those who knew him recall how he balanced tradition with a genuine wish to support new generations.