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    Sir James Spicer

    WEST Dorset’s former MP Sir James Spicer died on Saturday 21st March 2015 at the age of 89.

    He was the Tory MP for Beaminster from 1974 until 1997. He was also a member of the European Parliament from 1975 to 1984. As well as his stellar political career, he counted Margaret Thatcher as a personal friend. He was proudest of being a member of The Parachute Regiment and remained a life-long supporter.

    Sir James Spicer at the launch of Beaminster Seniors ForumDorset Echo: He was also a tireless fundraiser locally, donating proceeds from the sale of his autobiography, printed in 2004, to the Joseph Weld Hospice. Sir James had originally written the book for his grandchildren, but was persuaded to order a bigger run. The 200-page book detailed his deep desire to join the army as a child, leading to the lies that helped him enlist early, then his meteoric rise though the ranks before embarking on a distinguished career in politics and business.

    Elected as MP for West Dorset, Sir James went on to become the Vice-Chairman for the Conservative Party. As Chairman of the international office, he had face-to-face meetings with many world leaders including Saddam Hussein, Robert Mugabe and the late Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

    The former Para Major sold the first 50 copies of his autobiography at a Regimental Reunion in Dover.

    "They all bought a copy," he said. "I insisted."
    "We're surrounded on all sides... Good... you're obviously in the right place".

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    R.I.P. Sir.

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      Sir Jimmy was my OC and great chap he was. Sir Jimmy is on the far right as you look at the picture with the men he led in Cyprus and Suez
      .Para Reunion 7 (2).jpg

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        R.I.P. Sir

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          RIP ​Sir.

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          • #6
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            Rest in peace
            I just don't understand why they won't shut the hell up while I practice my people skills....

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              Re: Sir James Spicer

              RIP
              2 Para Pal,6 plt B.Coy. Sounds good to me.

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              • #8
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                RIP Sir
                "If they control your speech.....they control your life"
                Me


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                • #9
                  Re: Sir James Spicer

                  R.I.P. Sir James
                  Ian Russell - Still 2 Fighting Fit Downunder

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                  • #10
                    Re: Sir James Spicer

                    The Remembrance Service will take place on Tuesday 28th April at Deanminster at 11 am further details to follow.

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                    • #11
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                      RIP
                      Bob (geordie) Watts

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                      • #12
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                        R.I.P. Sir Jimmy.
                        "Whilst drinking from the well, never forget those that dug the well"

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                        • #13
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                          rest in peace sir jim
                          shankhill rd to the battle school " carpe diem"

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