James BOYACK Obituary

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friend times past of margot newson boyack

Hard to believe it is nearly three years. Sending you God's blessing and light as your journey continues. Love Helen

I am saddened to hear this news belatedly. I was privileged to know Jim from his Paris days in the early 90's. We taught together at Paris University and later started our training company Jurislangues. Above all I will always remember a beautiful man who, perhaps without realising it, eventually taught me much about Life. Quite an incredible and varied journey, one which no doubt carries on elsewhere.

Vale Jim.

A year has gone by and it feels like you were with us just yesterday. Some wonderful livung memories are alive and well. Enjoy the journey as you travel in the light.
Love and Blessings Helen and whanau xx

Sending you much love as you journey in the life hereafter xxx

well jim i am still in shock and thinking you did so much for so many people a man that could just about do anything you reached the highs in law and in life i will miss our talks and you i do hope helen and the whanau are staying strong there was only one big jim so so so sad Paul Martin NZ see you m8

Dear Helen and family.

We are extremely saddened to hear of Jim's passing, but uplifted to know about all the good he did throughout his life, much of it described in these comments.

Although Kate and I only knew him for a short while, we immediately bonded and loved his approachable, friendly and kind personality.

Thank you for being our friend.

Murray and Kate
Nova Scotia, Canada.

Saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Great memories of working with him at Herne Bay Law. Sincere condolences to Helen and all the family. Neeru Kesry.

Jim, you were an anchor for the Fri when we met in1973. Always had and have great admiration for you. Rest In Peace my friend and thanks for all you did for the planet

Memories of Tahiti, when you welcomed and supported us after our Mururoa anti nuclear test protest in 1974.. You stood up then already for years as writer, editor & publiceer of the only English publication in French Polynesia, against the military might of France and other nuclear powers. Your sense of true human rights for all & your support for the oppressed spoke volumes.... We met only ones or twice in Auckland since those heady days in Papeete.... Now i wish we could share an other glass of wine.... Ce la vie... , but cheers brother! Thanks for all you gave & did, not only then, but also in your great work in Auckland. My deepest condolences to your beloved ones.
RIP brother!

Ki te hohonu to tatou aroha, with our deepest sympathy & Shalom.

Jim

You were a welcome and vibrant addition to the staff of Davenports in Henderson in the late eighties. Little did we know then what you would go on to achieve on so many fronts - driven by the inner voice of justice and sweet reason.

Your friendship, your approachability and your love for people - we really did value.

'Promoted to glory' as the Sallies say means we can add an 'au revoir' to good bye. Sincere condolences to family all.

Bernie Allen ( Davenports West)

peace and respect to you Jim, it was an honour knowing you. Roscoe

Dear helen josh james and extended family. Am on sabbatical fromPD...Melbourne Berlin and currently bali.many happy times with jim at Alhambra and Pastis.red wine of course. ...(dont tell helen! Sorry I cant b at jim s life celebration..a gentle man gone too soon.life and the law are not always fair.Marx.

We were saddened to learn of Jim's passing. While we hadn't seen Jim for a few years, I do recall catching up with him at a family get together at my parent's house. I remember his larger than life figure, and his beaming smile. Our thoughts and very best wishes are with Joshua and James especially, and also with Fay, Bill and Sarah and their families. So sorry that we can't be there on Saturday.
Love Heather and Tom Clegg and family

Moe mai, moe mai, moe mai i Te Rangatira a Heemi. You brought hope and happiness to our rangatahi, whom you and Helen have helped, over many years of loyal service and dedication of Youth Advocacy. I am honoured and proud to have known you, James Edmund(Jim) Boyack. My love and condolences to Helen and family.

I have great memories of Jim around the time of the Fri and the Muroroa protests. He was a powerhouse then so no wonder law found him. Michael Guy

I have the fondest memories of Jim; a cheerful face and demeanor in the stressful world of the Courts. sadly missed by me; my thoughts and wishes to Helen and family. stuart cummings

We send Helen and the family our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jim, a deeply principled and committed man who leaves a wonderful legacy in the cause of restorative justice in this land. We learned much from him. May God's peace and grace be with you at this painful time.

Chris and Margaret

Special memories of wise counsel and poetry written fresh and raw.
A sad loss for us all. Our thoughts are with Helen and Jim's family.
Russell, Jan and Jim's friends from Alhambra

Few probably know that Jim a recent arrival in Aotearoa was a pioneer in the peace movement sending boats to the Pacific to oppose French nuclear testing as a member of the Peace Media organisation set up by the late great Barry Mitcalfe.

As a fellow founder of that organisation long before Greenpeace had even been heard of in these parts and well before Rainbow Warrior I say thank you Warrior for freedom liberty and justice.

Others will talk of your later huge contribution union towards these values in other fields but let not the ideals of your youth be forgotten.

Peter Verschaffelt

Saddened to hear of the passing of firstly my lawyer,business partner,then one of the greatest friends that I've ever had.
From our long battles with MAF to holidays in Patau and long lunches which turned into dinners, listening to your poems and drinking Red wine,many a good tale to tell.
Rest in peace old friend you have fought a many battles.condolences to Helen and family.Your old mate Scotsonbery(Scotty)

Dear Helen and whanau,

How sad you must be to loose such great husband, sole mate, father and step dad. We are so sorry that we did not get to see Jim before he passed. We knew him as a lovely kind-hearted, sincere human being. Someone with a truly keen intellect and great sense of humour. Jim was one of the best. He has left behind him a legacy to be proud of.

Take care and love to all.

Jan Llewell and Greg Presland

Dear friends and family of Jim,

I knew him well. We did poetry and art in the 1960's in upstate New York. We rediscovered one another and corresponded via email this year and I witnessed his great fortitude in the face of his illness. He wrote to me of his great love for his family.

A great poet, his work will live on in his final magnificent book.

I met Jim on my second trip to Aotearoa when we began to establish the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court. He was enthusiastic from the beginning of the project and served as the senior defense counsel for almost five years. Without the understanding of and support from defense attorneys, the Court would not be as successful as it could be. At his own expense, he and Helen came to a training conference in Washington, D.C. in order to improve the service to his clients. As time has gone on and after many trips to New Zealand, I am proud to say that a friendship grew between Jim and me. I will always treasure "Drug Court Poems" and my memories of him. Judge Peggy Hora, U.S.A.

On behalf of the Judges, lawyers and teams of the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Courts, Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua, we acknowledge the sad loss of Jim Boyack. Jim was a stalwart support of the court's work from its earliest beginnings, always wanting to work collaboratively to explore opportunities for better outcomes - both for individuals and for the community at large. He was a great advocate, with a keen sense of justice. We also acknowledge the work he did with his longtime partner Helen Bowen in the field of restorative justice. He will be sincerely missed. Heartfelt condolences to Helen and the wider family.

Ka tino pouri hoki matou.
Moe mai, moe mai, moe mai e Te Rangatira, a Heemi.

BOYACK, Jim. Our brother Barrister - the CBA acknowledges him as a founding member and leader of our Association. He was a pioneer of restorative justice, and made an immense contribution to youth justice and alcohol and drug treatment courts. His legacy is his courage and contribution to issues of justice, and the legal profession. Our aroha goes out to his whanau. Rest in peace Jim.

BOYACK, Jim. We were very saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and colleague. We will miss his warm smile. Love to Helen and the family. From the Duty Lawyer team at ADC.