Happy 32nd birthday, JP. I'll raise a glass of gin in your honour today. Miss you more than ever xxxxxx
James Connolly (21 Dec 1991 - 19 Oct 2020)
On the 21st of December 1991 our beautiful boy came into the world weighing 6Ibs and 8oz – he came known to us all as JP
From the moment he could move around under his own steam he would follow his sister Jen everywhere. They played together endlessly. One of their favourite games was to re-enact their favourite Disney films. At the time this was The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. Jen of course got the starring role and James was delegated to all the other parts. He took her instruction well, of which there were many because he just loved to play.
When Jen was at nursery he would play with Thomas the Tank Engine and he had so many of the trains. Or he’d race up and down the hallway on his car, which at 2 years old he could turn on a dime at the end of the hall and race back again.
In 1994 he went to nursery, Stepping Stones, 3 mornings a week. When it was time to go to primary school, he was very excited. On his first day at school he went up to his teacher and introduced himself. I’m not so sure the excitement of school lasted throughout his secondary school though!
James always wanted to achieve and do the best that he could. When he didn’t feel that he was receiving a good education at the 6th form in his secondary school, he researched his options and approached St Brendan’s 6th Form College. He excelled there and achieved 4 A Levels, 2 with an A and 2 with a B Grade.
He passed his driving test first time and was a very competent driver. Well from what I could see between my fingers.
James learned to play the Saxophone during his secondary school years and reached a Grade 4 with Merit.
From there he went to Sheffield University and obtained his degree in East Asia Studies.
His first job from Uni was for the Civil Service in London. He has worked in various departments and I know he enjoyed the diversity and challenges that this work gave him.
Throughout his life, James made many friends and that included Craig with whom he became engaged.
This biography is by far too short, too short because we could talk endlessly about the time we had with him and too short because his story should not have ended at such a young age.
Our intelligent, funny, witty son is gone and our hearts are forever broken.
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![With my mum, her friend Jill & the dogs. JPs true nature came out when he was around animals, he adored & loved them. Getting Finn together was lovely, and he used to text me like a proud dad when he’d taken Finn to the pub “he’s been such a good boy”](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/N1XgAgWZQLD98tzv8nlKy6BQk1o=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/187e22e2-0387-4095-a319-c514adfb7135.jpeg)
With my mum, her friend Jill & the dogs. JPs true nature came out when he was around animals, he adored & loved them. Getting Finn together was lovely, and he used to text me like a proud dad when he’d taken Finn to the pub “he’s been such a good boy”
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![Sheffield Uni 2011 x](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/8WnHuAVSaebvYG21jnNqmxGgh9A=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/8c952c28-bf27-4331-9b36-83e50019ea1b.jpg)
Sheffield Uni 2011 x
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![With my mum, her friend Jill & the dogs. JPs true nature came out when he was around animals, he adored & loved them. Getting Finn together was lovely, and he used to text me like a proud dad when he’d taken Finn to the pub “he’s been such a good boy”](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/N1XgAgWZQLD98tzv8nlKy6BQk1o=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/187e22e2-0387-4095-a319-c514adfb7135.jpeg)
With my mum, her friend Jill & the dogs. JPs true nature came out when he was around animals, he adored & loved them. Getting Finn together was lovely, and he used to text me like a proud dad when he’d taken Finn to the pub “he’s been such a good boy”
![Me and my JP x](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/TpVmRLhH-IuJCPfrEDbqvGWpcWQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/f0237ca0-f806-4251-b4ea-76c2bf48c1b4.jpg)
Me and my JP x
![JP, you touched so many of us in your quiet, wonderful way. Be at peace. x](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/bAuDALwL1bEBRWqqY0olpFLs71E=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/7a1a0894-b262-4082-a27e-4772cea34a74.jpg)
JP, you touched so many of us in your quiet, wonderful way. Be at peace. x
![I really wish I had more pics of us, we here we are, probably up to no good (judging by the smiles!) in our 'happy corner'!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/fcrVuIdG91_P7PSbo9SKUMNs398=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/19aec92d-d80c-403e-9515-0863ef4333b5.jpg)
I really wish I had more pics of us, we here we are, probably up to no good (judging by the smiles!) in our 'happy corner'!
![Happy times!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/3Yo1b_JXroNdVSsfx86YJOCBK1E=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/40cb1530-d2dd-4376-a21a-1a2ceee5c58a.jpg)
Happy times!
![Our first international trip together, to Turin , Italy, September 2017. The first of our many adventures!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/1hg4bC8_cWZcj5APw_4Ik7ZIVzc=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/99deb899-2fbb-46ac-a5b6-222a7790503a.jpg)
Our first international trip together, to Turin , Italy, September 2017. The first of our many adventures!
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![I have no words except that you are gone too soon. You were so loved, I hope you’re at peace Xx](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/YrIAiFntGma9Ab-Jhnx_53lemyo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/3a38f92a-051c-42c4-9177-01140a08a0cd.jpeg)
I have no words except that you are gone too soon. You were so loved, I hope you’re at peace Xx
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At Abbey Road studios
![Finn’s other Dad 😊](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/KergqkJQUtrp2VvgXtAp36ncW0s=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/1c8cef41-006e-4dce-b359-f13fa23aa858.jpeg)
Finn’s other Dad 😊
![JP and Craig were soulmates ❤️ they found genuine love and happiness in each other. RIP my intended son-in-law. You were loved by so many but especially by your extended White family ❤️](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/8Ncc-H3g0DpukC0p_SdQ6eiCMTA=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/022889e9-eb5f-442e-8555-0f6e8da26b1c.jpeg)
JP and Craig were soulmates ❤️ they found genuine love and happiness in each other. RIP my intended son-in-law. You were loved by so many but especially by your extended White family ❤️
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