Mr James Wright, a well-known farmer from Waterpoort, passed away on November 6 in the Zoutpansberg Private Hospital, due to heart failure. He was 79 years old.

Mr Wright was just one month away from his 80th birthday. He leaves behind his wife, Irita (to whom he has been married for 56 years), and three children, Harvey, Amanda and Carol, as well as seven grandchildren.

Over the past five years, Mr Wright had overcome being diag-nosed with prostrate cancer, being involved in a serious car accident in which he injured his back, as well as being cured of his diabetes. He will be remembered and missed by the Zout-pansberg district.

Mr Wright was known to many as the “mayor” of Waterpoort, due to the fact that his postal address was PO Box 1 and his telephone number was also 1 several years ago. He will be sorely missed by all, as he exuded a great deal of wisdom, strength and beauty.

The funeral will be held at his home, Paradise Farm, at Waterpoort on Saturday, November 15, at 10:00. He will be buried a few metres from where he was born nearly 80 years ago.

The family extended their sincere gratitude to Dr Venter and the staff of the Zoutpansberg Private Hospital for the patience and excellent care that was provided during his last few days.

“We are tremendously grateful towards the staff for their kindness and genuine concern that was shown towards the family throughout this difficult time. Thank are also extended to all friends and family who have phoned and sent messages in support. The love and genuine concern has meant the world to the family,” the family said.