Passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2018 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Father of Jeanette (Robert Martin), Sharon (Jean Vignaux), the late Sandra, Tim (Bernadette) and Shane (Karen). Grandfather of Stacey (Jean Pelland), Jeremy (Keri), Brittany, Melanie (Lawrence Murphy), Melissa (David Moniz), Rebecca (Evan), Mitchell and great-grandchildren Alex and Adam. James was a long time employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway and a proud retired fireman at Harmon Air Force Base, Newfoundland. Family and friends will be received at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre (1057 Brock Road, Pickering, 905-686-5589) on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 from 10 am until time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 11 am. Interment to follow at Prospect Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Autism Ontario or Lupus Ontario. www.etouch.ca