had a heart attack on 13December 1988, and died at Leeds General Infirmary, aged 73 years. A requiem was held on 19December 1988 at StRobert's, Harrogate, attended by Sinclair's brother and Wight. Interment followed at Stonefall cemetery in Harrogate. He and Wight had been lifelong friends and had met almost every week in a bookshop at Harrogate. His death was an emotional blow to Wight and he would later say that "Brian [Sinclair] may have been a practical joker for most of his life... but, beneath that hilarious veneer, was a sound and dependable man. A true friend in every sense of the word." His wife remained friends with the Wights, meeting them at Harrogate each week for tea. She died at Harrogate on 10March 2001, aged 84 years, with her funeral also taking place at StRobert's on 16March 2001. They were survived by their three daughters, Anthea, Christine, and Diana. Selected publications Academic papers As author As experimental collaborator See also Footnotes References Further reading External links of The World of James Herriot museum. 1915 births 1988 deaths Alumni of the University of Edinburgh British Army personnel of World War II British veterinarians People from Harrogate Royal Army Veterinary Corps officers