Born February 20, 1922 in Glasgow, Scotland. Passed peacefully on May 6, 2012 in the Brampton Civic Hospital, with his family by his side, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Betty for 63 years. Loving father of Jim (Eileen), Brian (Muriel), Lizanne (Alan), Stephen (Sandra) and Maria (Frank). Dearest Grandpa to 12, and great Grandpa to 13. Jim will be fondly remembered by many friends and extended family, both in Canada and Scotland.
Jim was an active member of his community. He served as President of the Knightsbridge Seniors Club, was a founding member of the St. Anthony of Padua Seniors Group, and volunteered his time with the Peel Association for Handicapped Adults for 26 years.
Family and friends may call at the Andrews Community Funeral Centre - Bramalea Chapel, 8190 Dixie Road (North of Steeles Avenue) 905 456-8190, on Thursday, May 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church on Friday, May 11 at 10:30 am. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly appreciated.