Very sad to hear of Jim's unexpected passing. I always enjoyed the times I worked with him and appreciated the discussions we had. He was a true gentleman and a great positive force at Colworth
Monday 20 November 2023
Rene Crevel (ex-SEAC, Colworth)
It is shocking and very saddening to hear about the sudden passing of Jim. Jim was a wonderful person who always had a big smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes! He found time to speak to everyone and was a positive influence on people around him.
RIP Jim, you will always be remembered and missed!
Saturday 18 November 2023
Gautam Chatterjee, Bangalore
Very sad news arrived this week. I would like to share a huge thank you and goodbye Jim message on behalf of Nomad Foods and all Unilever Teams I was part of that were privileged to draw from Jim's imagination, knowledge, positive energy and a sense of humour. My personal condolences, we will miss Jim
Friday 17 November 2023
Zibi Lewicki
RIP Jim Crilly - Colworth was fortunate to have you on their books, always a kind word to everyone.
Taken too soon, what a party there’ll be up there with the angels.
Condolences to your family.
Friday 17 November 2023
Bob Wright
So saddened to hear of the passing of Jim earlier this week. He was always a pillar of support, friend and mentor, second to none. Remember humour, positivity and, in the very special workplace of Unilever and R&D, a true leader of science and of doing the right thing. With integrity, and a smile, and a wink of the eye. I will always remember him and those great times. Prayers and deepest condolences to his family.
Thursday 16 November 2023
Adrian Daniel
It is with great sadness that I write to send our deepest sympathies for the terrible loss to you and your family. Jim was such a big person with enormous influence and I am very thankful for all the things he did for me. We joined Colworth at the same time and worked closely there for many years. We were very close including the times in Rome and when he moved to Blackfriars.
His loss will be felt by so many who, like me, valued him so much.
Thursday 16 November 2023
Deryck & Lindsey Cebula
Very sad to hear of the passing of Jim, he was a special man so very loved by all the team at Colworth. He had the gift of remembering names and special moments for everyone. He was a great story teller and always had a captive audience around him just listening and laughing.
A great man, gone but never forgotten, our thoughts are with his family who will feel this loss so much
Thursday 16 November 2023
Ali Cook & the Colworth team xx
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with Jim for many years and he was inspirational and funny. He was always free for a chat.
Thursday 16 November 2023
Debbie Noble
I am very shocked and saddened to hear the sudden passing of Jim. He was such a passionate and inspirational friend who would take every opportunity to encourage and help others. He was a truly pioneering leader of diversity and inclusion. When he was the site leader of Colworth, he used to invite all the Chinese employees to dinner every year to cerebrate Chinese New Year. Even after he retired, he still used to call me at every Chinese New Year Day to send his blessing. It is so sad to loss such a great friend.
Our deepest condolence to Elisabeth and family. May Jim rest in peace.
Thursday 16 November 2023
Guoping Lian and Yanqing Duan
It was a privilege to have known and worked with Jim over many years. Jim's big smile, enthusiasm and personality brought fun and laughter into any room. A true gentleman who always had time to speak with everyone he connected with.
Jim, this evening I will raise a glass of "good red wine" you would approve of and remember all the special times we shared, especially with the Ice Cream Conference teams and the celebrations we followed up with.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all Elizabeth.
Thursday 16 November 2023
Sally Cheney