Jim, servant of the Lord

Sad news from the Salmon Youth Centre about the sudden death of Jim Guild, a great Christian man who served the children and young people of Bermondsey for more than 26 years both in his official capacity as Administrator at Salmon and in his extraordinary work in a voluntary capacity with the 6-9 year old clubs.

The Salmon website has this message:

"It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of our beloved co-worker and brother in Christ Jim Guild, Administrator and HR Manager at Salmon Youth Centre since 1990. Jim was taken ill on his way to work on Thursday 16th June and died in Barnet Hospital.

He touched the lives of so many people in Bermondsey, especially through the 6-9's club and was proud to be working with the children of the parents who attended club in the 1990s.

Jim was a committed Christian who served the Lord with every ounce of energy he had. As Christians, we believe that this is not the end for Jim and that he will enjoy the hope of resurrection and experience of meeting his saviour face to face.

Further information about the funeral and thanksgiving will be announced shortly. Jim is survived by his mother and two sisters."