James Douglas Greenard

James Douglas Greenard, age 42, of Port Alberni, British Columbia passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. Predeceased grandparents Dave & Marg and Ruth & Frank. Survived by partner Sean; children Makayla and Mason; parents Carolynne and Doug; siblings Cherylynne (Scott), Nancy (Ron) and Geoff (Candace); mother-in-law Mara as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and many, many friends. James was born and raised in Port Alberni. After graduating from ADSS he went to trade school for plumbing and worked for Somass and APD as a pipe-fitter. He was last employed at Harmac in Nanaimo. Fishing was his main hobby for the last few years and he spent many hours on the Inlet. He loved his Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquaro which he rode as much as he could and rode in the Port Alberni Toy Run for a number of years. He loved spending time with his children, experiencing outdoor activities like camping, BBQing in the backyard and riding quads and dirtbikes. He spent every weekend with his kids. He was always there for his many friends to lend a hand when asked to help fix things. He was an active member of NA for 2 years and proudly ran the Saturday meetings. A Celebration of James' Life will be held 1:00 - 4:00pm, Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Best Western Barclay, 4277 Stamp Ave, Port Alberni, BC., V9Y 7X8 In lieu of flowers, donations in James' memory may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association., 3178 - 2nd Ave, Port Alberni, BC., V9Y 4C3 Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelofmemories.ca for the Greenard family.