Peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Hamilton General Hospital in his 88th year. Loving husband of Shirley. Cherished father of Sandie, Gord (Anita) and Keith (Laura). Dear grandfather of Jim (Nadia), Lindsay (Eric), Dan (Michelle) and Christopher (Jessica) and great-grandfather of Aidan, Adam and Leah. James will be deeply missed by everyone at Caroline Place. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.