Tributes from our team to much-loved colleague Jamie Shuttleworth

Ruth Suter
To know Jamie was to love him.

He had a smile that could light up a whole room and a sense of humour that tickled every single one of us.

You would never just casually meet Jamie, he would go out his way to make you his pal and thereon he would do anything for you at the drop of a hat.

If there was ever a new person in the newsroom, the boss would sit them right beside Jamie because he could make them feel at ease and automatically make them feel a part of our amazing team.

Through the months we spent together as colleagues then best friends to boyfriend and girlfriend, he built me up – giving me confidence and happiness that I have never experienced before.

He broke barriers and went out of his way to help others with their struggles.

Even though this would often overwhelm him, it was all worth his while even if he helped just one person.

I’ll remember him as the kind, caring, compassionate and loving gentleman that adored me in every possible way – and me him.

We were The Glam and The Bam at the Glasgow Times (we always will be) and he insisted he was the Glam... despite having a young team tattoo etched on to his ankle from a drunken night out when he was a teenager.

There were so many milestones that we were meant to reach together, but that isn’t to say he won’t be by my side.

There will be a passage of time and things will change but there will always be you Jamie, and you will always hold my heart and I will love you forever.

Jack Aitchison
You were the glue that held our office together. A (very) loud voice but always a gentle ear. Your hilarious stories, infectious smile and god-awful humour will be sorely missed. Life will be just that bit quieter without you.

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I hope you have found peace with yourself. You were one of the most brave, compassionate and affectionate people around – and your ability to speak out will help others for years to come. Oh and don’t worry, I’ll take care of the socials pal.

Once your colleague, occasionally an awful teammate, but forever your friend. Jack.

Ann Fotheringham
Just last week, Jamie and I had been discussing our Streets Ahead campaign, which encourages people to clean up their local areas.

As our video guru, he was keen to come with me to one of the projects and do some filming.

“It'll only work if I can get in amongst it, though,” he warned. “Get me out in a hi-vis, give me a litter-picker – I’ll do anything.”

That was Jamie – so funny and enthusiastic, never afraid to put himself out there, always in amongst it. He’ll be so very sadly missed by all of us.

Stacey Mullen
A few weeks ago The Glasgow Times decided to run a series of articles for mental health awareness week.

Jamie came to me and said “I want to write a piece, I want to help”. That was Jamie.

He was one of life’s true champions. No one will ever know what Jamie did for me personally each day by being him.

He would tell me when I looked nice, he would encourage me with a clapping emoji when I did my 10,000 steps each day and he always listened to me.

You have work colleagues and then you have friends.

Jamie was a friend, he was truly interested in everything about me and I was equally fascinated by him.

My heart is shattered knowing that this beautiful soul will not continue to thrive in this world.

We need more people like Jamie and if there is anything I can do for his legacy it’s to be more like him.

Hamish Morrison
It didn’t take long knowing Jamie to become his best pal. He saw the good in everyone and the fun in everything. 

Late last year, me, Jamie and Ruth, also of this chapel, moved into a small office in the South Side of the city and we came to thrive on each other’s company and banter to see us through the grim, grey days of the winter lockdown. When Jamie walked into the office, you knew you were going to be in a 30-minute conversation, debate or slagging match. It amazes me we got any work done at all.

Two memories sum up Jamie, if I were to describe him to someone who didn’t know him. Once, on a job in Dennistoun, taking in the local bemusement it had been ranked the eighth-coolest place in the world to live, we found a dining chair someone had left at a bus stop. Jamie was howling with laughter and demanded I get a picture of him sitting in it. He never switched off from having fun and cracking a joke. I think he must have got something very profound from making people smile.

Another time, we had played a game of five-a-side the previous night. Besides a poor understanding of the rules, tactics and vocabulary of the world of football, I also play almost completely blind, because of my very poor eyesight and refusal to wear contact lenses. I played shambolically, in short. There were eight witnesses who could testify to this. But not Jamie, who insisted the following morning that I had played amazingly well and was outraged I had kept my footballing “talents” from him. He only wanted me to feel lifted up and hopefully come back the next week and beyond. He would never have wanted someone to feel left out, ignored and not part of the team.

He was always there for everyone and it felt like he would be there, looking out for those around him forever.

Nicola Love
Jamie felt like a best friend to everyone who knew him. Whether it was for five years, five months or five minutes, he quickly earned a place in your heart and never left. He had a knack for making people feel like they mattered.

He was a tremendous flirt with an unmistakable, infectious giggle. His flirting extended to the office, where he would happily wink at stern-looking, suit-wearing high heid yins (who all absolutely loved it).

We'll do our best to carry on his legacy.

James Cairney
Jamie was incredibly welcoming and kind and could start a conversation in an empty room. I'll miss his infectious enthusiasm.

He's been taken from us far too soon and he'll be sorely missed by many. Kickabouts with friends from work won't be the same without Jamie's cheeky grin and slightly-too-eager tackles.

I didn't know Jamie as well as I would have liked but I always found him to be a thoroughly decent man.

Aidan Smith
Jamie was a teammate, a captain, a colleague and most importantly a friend to me.

I first stumbled upon him when I decided to join the university football team back in 2017. I had missed the trials for the team in September but managed to blag my way into training around December time.

It was quite a daunting experience turning up when everybody knew each other already and I was the newbie. But right away we clicked as he proceeded to give me some stick for proudly sporting my St Johnstone colours.

Since then mine and Jamie’s friendship blossomed and we helped each other through university before working together at the Daily Record and more recently at The Herald and Glasgow Times. I would never get much work done when on shift with Jamie as the pair of us were just a constant distraction to each other. I think the term is bromance as we always loved to compliment each other on our extremely good looks and dress sense.

Jamie was literally the most outgoing and bubbly person you are ever likely to meet and I have to thank him for playing his part in my relationship today. My girlfriend Caitlin and I have been going out for just over two years after meeting through a football social night.

The bond between women’s football and the men’s team was non-existent before Jamie made sure to bring everyone together.

That summed him up perfectly, he always wanted to bring everyone together. He was such an amazing friend to so many people and you’ll be hard pushed to find a person who hasn’t been affected by his infectious smile and laughter.

Rest easy Jamie, we will miss you 💙

Eleanor Duffy
Jamie was more than just a work colleague. He was an incredible friend.

He joined our team virtually last April, and he and I didn’t meet face to face until around four months later. But it was as though I’d known him for years. He’d send coffee vouchers when you were feeling stressed, silly dad-jokes to start your day, and offer endless support and love when you were feeling sad. But most of all, he made even the most mundane days full of laughter and happiness, with his constant smiles and jokes.

Jamie always made sure I knew the importance of taking days to myself. He advocated for taking care of yourself every day.

He’ll never be forgotten; he lit up every room he walked into,

Ema Sabljak
The loss of Jamie will leave us all with an uncomfortable silence that nobody will fill quite like him.

Jamie was and always will be one-of-a-kind. It was impossible to feel down near Jamie, because he made it his mission to do anything he could do to lift the spirits of those around him. Be it bad jokes in emails or daily messages to anyone who may have felt disjointed and alone working from home. He had a bigger heart than anyone I have ever met and it truly shone through in his every action. His presence alone made a room joyful, brighter and inevitably louder. The sound of his voice and laughter will now forever be missed in our office and everyday life.

Glasgow lost one of its sweetest and most caring souls this week.

Stewart Ward
You'll see so many people say that it didn't matter whether you knew Jamie for 10 minutes or 10 months, that he'd make an instant impression – and maybe you could think it's a cliché.

It isn't. I was in the office with him for just three weeks and I didn't even need that much time to tell why everyone loved him so. There's no replacing Jamie, but the example he set in life is a model for us all, and one I'll keep looking to.

Lauren Gilmour
I had a look at some of the last messages I exchanged with Jamie, and probably like most people, it was him giving me a pep talk and telling me not to stress about something.

That’s exactly the kind of person Jamie was. Jamie was only too happy to help if you had a problem or an issue, however insignificant. He was always there to listen to your moans and groans. It all seems very inconsequential now after the events of this week.

Not only was Jamie someone we all worked with, he was our friend too. He had a way of making everyone feel like they were his best pal and he valued everyone in the same way. He was the glue that held us all together in the small temporary office we’ve been based in. On my first day at the Glasgow Times, I started speaking to Jamie and immediately felt like I’d known him for years. I think most people would say the same.

Jamie always encouraged people to talk about how they were feeling. His loss has devastated our close team and the wider media community in Glasgow. He touched the lives of so many people in so many different ways. He was always the first person to do a morning roll run or would offer to go round to the shop in the afternoon if we needed a sugar boost. He was genuinely one of the best people I have ever known and I will miss looking over my monitor to see his wee head nodding along to some tunes. The outpouring of grief over the last few days has shown what a huge impact Jamie had on everybody who knew him.

Jack Haugh
During my last shift on with Jamie, I was struggling with IT issues and a looming deadline. All he wanted to do was make me a cup of tea to help with the stress. That was Jamie: always doing what he could to make your life better. I'll miss him so much.

Stewart Paterson
From a professional perspective, it is obvious that Jamie’s enthusiasm was infectious among those who worked closely with him.

His big personality allowed him to take others with him and embrace new ways of working as he performed a key role in an industry in transition. He made a difference and the Glasgow Times team is lucky to have had Jamie play such a crucial role.

Laura Webster
Jamie began working with us last year and was at the heart of our team immediately. He brought a wealth of skills and knowledge to his position and clearly enjoyed sharing those with others. You never noticed you were working when working with Jamie, because he was so easy to be around. Our team will greatly miss his many ideas, his positivity and his encouraging nature. I have learned a lot from him.

Jamie was full of potential in a way that goes far beyond work or careers, and it is absolutely heartbreaking that he is no longer with us. I will always remember his openness and willingness to listen and understand, and his infectious laugh. He will be so missed.