At aged 87, James Tryon Arklay passed away at the Dartmouth General Hospital due to ongoing cardiac issues. Jim, the son of the late James Arklay and Ethel Daoust of Donnacona Quebec, studied at Trinity College School, Port Hope Ontario, and McGill University. In his youth, Jim played amateur hockey, and was passionate about the game as well as most other sports, including baseball, football, and cricket. His other passion was politics; he worked for the federal Liberal party for many years and he loved political strategy in particular. Jim spent his career working for the Montreal Gazette. His career at the Gazette saw him as the Retail Advertising Sales Manager and later Advertising Sales Director. During this time he implemented many changes and innovations. Jim and his wife, Jean, raised their family in Lorraine, Quebec, where they resided until their move to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 9 years ago. While living in Nova Scotia Jim was an enthusiastic and joyful member of the Chebucto Community Singers.
Jim, predeceased by his sister Gloria Andrews, is survived by his wife Jean, their children Susan (Elliott), James (Belinda), Jennifer, and Jonathan (Teresa), his nephew James (Gisele), his grandchildren and great-grandchildren Stephanie, Richard, Michelle, Charlotte, Justin, Dale, Kathy, Ethan, Lisa, Hera, Leetia, and Santiago. We would like to extend our thanks to the medical staff at the Dartmouth General Hospital, 4-West, for their kindness and support. Memorial donations may be made to the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. For online condolences please visit www.mattatallfuneralhome.com/.
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