April 26, 2023. Son of James Hugh McMahon and Ethel May Hunter, brother to Ann (Jim)
and to the late Francis Arthur (Cindy).
Jim was a devoted father to his daughters Jennifer and Carolyn (Mark) and his step-sons
Michael and Stephen David. He was adored by his grandchildren Irelyn, Greyson, Katelynn,
Clare, and James.
Educated at St. Leo’s Academy and Loyola College, Jim went on to briefly study law in
Ottawa then returned to Montreal and received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill
University.
Jim was involved with EXPO '67 as well as the Comités d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques
in 1976. He spent part of his career with Dominion Textile and went on to hold a position in
the Finance Department of the City of Westmount, for over twenty years.
Endowed with a keen mind, a witty sense of humour, eloquence, and an exceptional
memory, Jim was good-natured, patient, and kind to all.
His many interests included current events, politics, watching hockey and playing golf. He
was a loyal and unwavering Habs fan. Jim was a member of the Royal Montreal Golf Club
for many decades, and was delighted to have volunteered at the Club, for numerous
prestigious events, including the Presidents Cup and the Canadian Open. He was also a
member of the St. Patrick's Society of Montreal, Jim was very proud of his Irish heritage.
Jim will be sorely missed by his immediate family, cousins, nephews and nieces, and by
many others including lifelong friends with whom he shared his summers with in Ocean
Park, Maine.
Visitation will be held at the Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home, 5610
Sherbrooke St West, Montreal on Thursday May 4, 2023 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The
funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Ascension of Our Lord, 375 Kitchener Ave, Westmount
on Friday May 5, 2023 at 12:00pm.
In keeping with Jim’s character, in lieu of flowers, please play a round of golf or ride a wave
in the ocean in his honour.
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