passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 8th surrounded by his devoted family, in his 84th year. He is survived by his faithful wife Jayne, his children Douglas (Jacqui), Mark (Dale), Mary Jane, Sarah and Amanda (Jody). He was Grandfather Jim, "the "Gup" to Tania, Quinn (Harry), Katie (Gary), Julia (Mark), Harley, Todd, Daniel, Adam, Hannah, Douglas, Jeremy and Joshua. Great-grandfather to Ava, Liam, Gabriel, Eric and Ashlene.
Friends may call on Monday, August 13th, 2007 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Wednesday, August 15th at 11 a.m. at St. George's Anglican Church (77 Randall Drive in Pickering Village, Ajax). The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada.