Beloved wife of the late Bill James (2015). Loving mother of James Adam (Helen, nee Giovis). Cherished grandmother of Michael Adam and Matthew Adam. Alice will be truly missed by her many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents Wilhelm and Wilhelmina Nitschke and her six older siblings, sisters Elsie Mallon, Ida Buckland, brothers Arthur, Ivan, Roy and George.
Alice was born in Poltimore, Quebec in 1927 and grew up being proud of her German heritage. As a young woman, she moved to Hamilton, Ontario with her closest and life long friend Veronica Mallon. Their friendship has endured over 85 years. Alice started her own business and was the owner of Kings Beauty Salon and Personal Hair Services on Main St. E in Hamilton for over 30 years. In her retirement years, Alice and Bill travelled with the Magic Club that Bill belonged to, being his assistant. Putting on shows in hospitals and parks to help bring smiles to children's faces. She also spent hours making quilts for family and friends. Many of her quilts were donated to those in need. She was an active member of the Lutheran Church, always willing to bake for various events.
Resting at Cresmount Funeral Home - Fennell Chapel, 322 Fennell Ave. E, Hamilton for visitation on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. A chapel service will be held in the funeral home at 4:30 p.m. Followed by a reception. Cremation to follow. Interment will take place at a later date. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Pilgram Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at cresmountfennellchapel.com.
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