Edward Donald James

The planet can now take a deep breath. On Sunday October 29, 2023 the unstoppable force and amazing life of Ed James came to an end. He passed away peacefully in Aurora Ontario, his residence for 53 years. He was born in 1931 to Ed (Sr) and Jamima James in Hamilton, Ontario. Having never passed grade 10 (after two attempts) Ed went on to become the National sales manager and president of two different multi national companies and in his spare time also entreprenerd hugely successful national and global companies both for himself and his sons. He was a massively respected figure in the horse racing world, having owned race horses for over 65 years and having owned THE most successful horse ever in the history of the sport.

He is survived by his sons Dennis, Stuart (Cathy) and Robert (Darleen). Proud grandfather of Ryan, Darren, Alex, Eric, Daniel, Connor and Chelsea. Great grandfather to Landyn, Jude, Rufus, and Logan. Will be missed by his former wife, Lynda Hodson-James (married from 1995-2013). Ed was predeceased by his 1st wife Diane James (mother of his children) d.2001. Survived by his brother Sidney, and predeceased by his sister Shirley.

With his infectious wit, humor and charm he made friends all over the world ... with his drive and headstrong bulldozer determination, a few enemy's. He will be forever missed by his family and hundreds of friends. He always aimed to be a remembered like his father, a solid respected man, a straight arrow. And he achieved that in spades. His dad would be proud.

A Celebration of Life for Ed will be on Sunday December 3rd, 2023 at Filly and Co. 14888 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario L4G 1M7

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ThompsonFH-Aurora.com for the James family.