Always proud of you Jim. Condolences to Linda and family. From one of your many Wintle cousins

Sorry I couldn't be there to farewell you today Jim but I tuned in on livestream. You have been a big part of the Douglas and Francis family. Mangawhai has lost a true legend. I will treasures all my memories I have of you and will miss your banter. RIP Jim

Thank you Jim for your service and devotion to our community. Time to lay down your tools and take a well earned rest. RIP

Will miss you Jimmy . Such a legend of Mangawhai contributing factor in all our local projects from Mangawhai Museum ,The Club to the latest Daring rebuild project with his cheeky grin and get it done attitude till we meet again RIP

Sympathy to the family of Jim. Many good memories.

I am so sad to hear of the passing of Jim. Having grown up on the farm next to the Wintle farm I have know Jim and the whole family my whole life. Jim has been the driving force behind so much of what we hold dear in Mangawhai and that is community. His loss will be invaluable to us as locals and the Mangawhai community. My heart goes out to Lynda and family.

So very sorry for your loss our sincerest condolences to Lynda and family at such a sad time - the world (and Mangawhai) was a much better place with Jim in it - his cheeky wit and ready smile will be sorely missed!! We will be forever grateful for all his efforts in keeping Mangawhai magical and for his very kind assistance at the cemetery over many years!! Nick and Sandi