The family’s of James Watson would like to express the biggest heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making the celebration of James’s life one to remember.

In particular we would like to thank the following:

Mossman Hospital Staff, Community Funerals, Ozcare, Newsport, Gazette, Port Douglas Combines Club (Tin Shed), Douglas Shire Council, Alteousie De Vaughan, Shaun Cram, Russ Clark, Voices of the North-Choir, Ursula Collins, Kate Williams, Kevin - K-Star, Craig Walker Whileaway Bookshop.

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And the amazing and powerful tributes expressed at the Combines Club by:

Abigail Noli/Julia Leu, David Carey, Blue - Heidi Taylor, Rotary- John Anich/Robbie Kessler, Neighbourhood Centre - Siobohn  Del Gado, Douglas Shire Sustainabiliyt Group - Kevin Eldridge, Port Douglas Community Womens Association - Viven Ruffles, Ba’ahi Prayer - Omid Master, Douglas Shire Garden Club- Ella & Reuben Shannon, Douglas Shire Aged Persons Homes Inc.- Gillian Bellero, Port Douglas Community Garden - Tynan Narawyonsky, Toastmasters -  Nicky Jurd DTM, Douglas Shire Seniors Group- Ann Booth, Mossman Country Womens Association, Low Isles Preservation Society - Adrian.

Pease forgive us if we have forgotten anyone. The image is supplied by a wonderful lady who was present at the Carnival Parade. If you are reading this can we please make contact with you.

A Facebook page has been created: www.facebook.com/manofmanycolours and is a good way of building and sharing his story.

James Autobiography is now out on print and can be purchased for $35.00 cash, at the Whileaway Bookshop & Cafe, Port Douglas.

He would love to share his story with you as he was very proud of his publication. A story well told when all he wanted to do in life was make this a better place and keep himself interested in everything that interested him and those around him.

We will miss him dearly.

With the kindest regards from Sharon & David Miller & Family, Fiona & Bruce Muirhead & Family, Tania & Glen Smith & Family.