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The obituary notice of James Winstanley ALLEN

Scunthorpe | Published in: Scunthorpe Telegraph.

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James WinstanleyALLENIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Winstanley Allen, who left us peacefully on the 11th of August 2025, aged 72.

Born on the 25th of November 1952. Son of the late Dorothy & Fred, twin of the late Frederick & brother to Susan, brother-in-law to Martin, treasured uncle to Zoë, Jonathan and Nicola, great uncle & friend to many especially in the music and theatre arena.

James will be remembered with love, laughs and fondness by all who knew him.

A private family celebration of his life was held in his memory on the 26th of August, 2025. James will be greatly missed, but forever cherished in our hearts.

The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers and donations to be made to 'Health Tree Foundation' for the benefit of the Intensive Care Unit at Scunthorpe General Hospital c/o

Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 3 Burringham Road Scunthorpe DN17 2BA

Tel: (01724) 865865
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Health Tree Foundation (Northern Lincolnshire And Goole Nhs Foundation Trust Charitable Funds And Other Related Charities), Intensive Care Unit at Scunthorpe General Hospital
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04/10/2025
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Sail away into the music and words of dreams you back street hero.
Ronald
21/09/2025
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Ronald
21/09/2025
MET James while working backstage with Scunthorpe Operatic society...he was a character...used to bump into him every now and again and had some lovely chats about the old days. Very sad to see he has gone.
Carl Guymer
16/09/2025
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Carl Guymer
16/09/2025
You were and are a STAR in all our memories James!
Rest in peace and GOD BLESS YOU!! From Richard Bailey someone you helped enormously xx
Richard Bailey
11/09/2025
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Richard Bailey
11/09/2025
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Sorry, I have only just Hearn this sad news! I was helped by James at Scunthorpe Operatic and G&S during my short time with them and he was a true friend and a great help to me!
I feel really sad and wish the family all my best wishes and love!
He was a WONDERFUL MAN!
Thanks James rest peacefully, god bless !! Richard Bailey
Richard Bailey
11/09/2025
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James will be sadly missed what a character he was and what a voice the most amazing breath control. Will miss seeing James having the best time always at the Proms!
Rachel Price
10/09/2025
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10/09/2025
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