Jim peacefully passed away at Youville Home in St. Albert, AB, on April 13, 2025, at the age of 79 years.
Jim will be remembered by his wife of 32 years, Louise; sisters, Verness (Monty) and Theresa (Mark); nephew, Tim
(Sarah); and niece, Kate (Tyler). Jim was predeceased by his parents, James and Elsie; and his brother, Patrick.
At 13 years old, Jim joined an Army Cadets, and his military career took off from there. In 1963 he enrolled in the
Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force as an Infantry Officer with the Queen’s Own Rifles (QOR). In 1970 when the
QOR was disbanded, he was rebadged to the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, where he proudly served
for another 30 years. He was dedicated to his military career and enjoyed the challenges, relationships and the
opportunities for travel that the Army provided. Jim enjoyed golfing, computer games, debating the politics of the day,
and vacationing in Mexico.
His wife would like to thank the staff of 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters for their support during
this difficult time. She would also like to send a special thank you to the staff at the Youville Home for their care and
compassion.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10: 00 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive
St. Albert, AB, T8N 1G1.
As per Jim’s wishes, there will be a Private Interment for family and close friends.
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