James Hartley Baron
"We are so proud of you. We will miss you forever."
Date passed: 13th of November 2019
Funeral date: 26th of November 2019
“We are so proud of you, we will miss you forever.”
Jim passed away peacefully in the care of Leighton Hospital on 13th November aged 80 years knowing he was loved and cared for by his family.
The devoted dad of Nigel, Vanessa, Emily and Jessica. Cherished grandpa of Ethan, Annie, Saffron and Arthur. Also a loving father-in-law and good friend who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Jim was born on Sunday 2nd April 1939 to proud parents Henry and Emily in Accrington. At school he excelled at sport, particularly athletics, the high jump and long jump were his favourite events.
He moved to Crewe in 1965 where he started work at the vets surgery on Edleston Road, then known as Shirley and Strang, then Strang and Baron before finally being known as Baron and Johnson, working there until his retirement.
In his spare time he enjoyed watching Crewe Alex, loved a game of dominoes and also enjoyed hockey and cricket. He was part of the social group for the hockey team at Crewe Vagrants. He also enjoyed cooking and rock music. For his 70th birthday he went to see AC/DC!
He was a very sociable, reliable and helpful gentleman, he got on with everyone. Very kind hearted, compassionate and non judgemental.
Jim’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 26th November in St. Barnabas’ Church, Crewe at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Crewe Crematorium.
Donations in memory of Jim will be gratefully received on behalf of Cancer Research UK.
For any further information please contact our funeral home on 01270 584447.
I have fond memories or Mr Baron from working at Baron & Johnson vets on Edleston Road . He had a laugh that was unforgettable .
- Approved by oconnellMy heartfelt condolences go out to his family at this very sad time . Unfortunately I can’t attend his funeral due to work commitments, I would have liked to have attended to pay my respects .
Rest in peace Mr Baron
Rebecca Potter
Proper gentleman I remember him from strang and baron vets west street I would often have a natter to him when he came into Morrison’s His words would be How many cats you got now then ? Knowing it was never just the one Lovely gentleman He was part of Crewe Rest in peace
- Approved by oconnellSincere condolences to the family.
- Approved by oconnellJim was a true professional and showed great compassion to his four legged patients.
My little dog loved her visits to him and I will always be grateful for his kind and thoughtful advice.
So sorry to hear about Jim he was my mother’s neighbour when he lived in Church Lane, he was a very good friend to her and very kind to me when my dog died. My wife and I will always remember him with great fondness. Steve Evanson son of Pam Cotton (deceased)
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Greatest respect to Mr Baron who cared for and loved all my animals for many, many years, up to his retirement, with his skills and love he gave my beautifully loving cat Foxy Lady a second chance.
- Approved by oconnellGod Bless you Mr Baron.
Hazel Oulton.
I had the pleasure to sit next to Jim at the Alexandra stadium for all Crewe home games over the past few years. He was a great chap and good company. His presence will be sadly missed by the Alex supporters who knew him. Thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
- Approved by oconnellJim, an incredible family and personal friend much missed already, never to be forgotten
- Approved by oconnellThank you Jim for all the care you showed to my many pets over many years, RIP. Cynthia
- Approved by oconnellGreatest respect for Jim, he was a kind, gentle, lovely man, pleasure to have known him. True professional, excellent vet, he cared for all our dogs and cats until he retired. Thoughts are with the family. I’m gutted, I cannot attend the funeral, I am flying out to Iceland in the morning.
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