James Fulton "Jim" Borden

BORDEN, James Fulton "Jim" - Age 76, of Dartmouth, on July 29, 2015, passed away in Dartmouth General Hospital. Jim was originally from New Glasgow and lived 20 years in Truro. He was a son of the late Edward Marshall Borden and Bernice Viola Borden. Jim enjoyed fishing and could be seen at a harbour shore or lakefront, casting his line. He was an avid reader and a whiz at crossword puzzles; in his younger years, he was employed as a roofer. Jim also liked to partake in libation. Jim is survived by his estranged wife, DellaRose Downey-Borden, Ontario; sons, Henry and James Jr.; daughters, Nada and Lois; grandchildren, L'Oréal, Javonna and Jakeem; great-grandchild, Shirita; older brothers, Charles (Evelyn) and George (Rose); sisters, Marion "Beth", Donna Clyke, Freda Bishop and Theresa. Jim is also survived by several brothers and sisters-in-law; many nephews, nieces and cousins; and Robert "Rob", who spent a lot of time with him fishing. Jim was predeceased by his ex-wife, Hazel (Elms); his son, Kevin; sisters, Joyce Borden and Laura (Borden) Maxwell. Visiting Thursday August 6, 2015, 2-4, 6-8pm, Funeral service 11am Friday August 7, 2015, Rev. Dr. Rhonda Britton officiating, all in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home Portland St. Dartmouth. Burial to follow in Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. On line condolences may viewed or sent by visiting. www.mattatallfuneralhome.com