Thinking of you Uncle Jim, love the Booz ❤️ 💜

James, our cousin:
Even though you were 9 years my senior, we grew up together.  You know me;  never a good speaker, I am again at a loss for the right words, but am drawn to say:
I thank you for the times we had together, especially at swimming where you many a time accompanied me, the youngest and weakest swimmer in our group.  As a superb swimmer, and lifeguard yourself, you helped me improve my skills.  
You were a fine fellow, personable, popular, fun, and athletic.  To list but a few sports at which you excelled at:
- basketball, with your deceptive (not so “honest”) head fakes and accurate jump shots;
- swimming, with your perfect front-crawl style and your beautiful swallow dive;
- soccer, with your very competent, allaround skills, which even allowed you to  show off your sense of humour by  laughingly relaying the account of how once in much later years, you dribbled past all the defenders, including the goalie, but had no energy left to kick the ball into the unguarded goal !
We shared good fun and laughs.  By God’s grace, we believe you will be laughing with all of us, from that perfect perch.

Judy, Cletus (my very 1st Godson), Christopher and your families:
My sincerest condolences !


My cousin and also my Catholic Confirmation Godfather.  He was kind, soft spoken, and a most honest person. 
James will be missed by all of us. My condolences to his sons and grand childern.

My condolence for the family. Though cousin James was more than a decade older, he was always friendly to me. I will always remember our playing basketball together for the SFU Chinese Club. His shot was accurate and his play was always fair and gentle. I will always remember our friendly chats at many of the family dinners too. He will definitely be missed.

James was my cousin. Most importantly  a friend. James was a kind, soft spoken  and considerate person. James will be missed much by all who knew him.
My condolences to the family. 

We first met cousin Jimmy at Briar Ave when he came back to Hong Kong. He impressed me as the most handsome man amongst our clam, taking with him his 2 very handsome young sons. Handsome, he remains in my eyes up until I met him last year at this mature age. He used to come visit my father, his uncle, every time he comes to HK and he is everybody's friend. An honest, truthful gentlement who is both interesting and caring. You will surely be missed by all your friends and family. May you rest in heaven with the peace of God. Deepest condolenses from my family, Auntie 8, my brothers Raymond and Gus

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.  May Uncle Jimmy rest in peace.

The Last Boy Scout

James C.N Chan, my DAD was a man of integrity, he was compassionate, loyal, brave, trustworthy and kind.  He showed us what it is to be loved, the importance of contributing and what hard work is. As a single parent raising two boys could not have been easy. Especially with me in the picture. Dad worked many years with Cara Food Service and later managed a couple Denny’s locations in Vancouver.  Most people in my circle will remember the BBQ Kitchen he started in Kamloops. The restaurant quickly became a cult favourite. It was a proud moment to see all the positive comments lately on the Facebook Group Living and Growing up in Kamloops of how many people loved the restaurant.
Dad always taught us to respect others and somehow found the good in the bad.  
I like telling the story when I got into a fight in elementary school because the kids called me a racist name. I had to go to the office and was required to have note signed by dad to let him know of the situation.  I brought home the note and asked dad to sign my permission slip for a field trip. Yup I lied!  That was probably the worst thing you can do in dads mind, is to lie. Cletus knew what I had done and told me to tell dad the truth. So after much fear and deliberation I decide to tell Dad. I was anticipating the worse, a belt, a wooden spoon or my worse fear, a long lecture.  Instead Dad said he was proud that we, as brothers, were able to talk about these things and able to do the right thing.  When I tell that story it always reminds me of those happy ending commercials from the Church of Latter Day Saints.

I love you dad! I miss you so much! 

Thank you for all they did for us

Condolences to the Chan family, Auntie Judy, Cletus, Chris and everyone. I spend alot time with my grandmother and her sisters, so I have always remembered Uncle Jimmy, with the kind smile and twinkling eyes. We would always chat over the years and it was always a great engaging conversation despite our age/ generation difference. Uncle Jimmy was a great comfort when it was time to grieve the loss of my beloved Grandma Agnes and Uncle Peter. I am forever grateful to him and his wise words. Uncle Jimmy you will be missed.  I am honored and blessed to have known you. “Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.” -Terri Guillemets

Dear cousin James 
So sad hearing it . 
Remember happy days in HK and later days in Vancouver,  BC 
Rest In Peace , James 

Paul & Amy Yu
December 23 2020

Our dearest Uncle Jimmy, 

You will be missed greatly, though, great memories of our childhood with you lives on. 

Love to Auntie Judy, Cletus and Christopher and their families during this time of sadness. Our hearts are with you all. 

Eva

You are dearly missed my 
brother. I respect your philosophical attitude towards life whilst I jump up & down. May you rest in peace. Miss our daily WhatsApp too ! Much love coming your way.

We are sadden by the news of Jimmy’s passing. Our thoughts are with Jimmy’s family. Jimmy was a kind and good man, May he Rest In Peace!


Love you Dad, thank you for being the best role model for the boys. *hugs & kisses*

Uncle Jimmy,  

I want to say thank you for being such a positive influence in my life.  You gave me so many great memories of our times together with Cletus and Christopher,  when we 'the boys' were growing up. 

Your selfless energy to ensure that we experience all there is in life and a very fair expectation of proper conduct.   You are a very special individual and my family has been blessed to have you in our lives.   

I miss you, but,  am happy that you will see all your good friends in heaven.....including my father (who will be very happy to see you).

Ray


1962 - Assistant Scout Master, 11 Kowloon Group. So much memories.
Thnx always for the words left at my FB posts. 

The memory of you will always be in our hearts
Miss you so much 姑丈

Missed your gentle warm smile. 
Missed reading the night owl (you) texting me on my sleepless night.
 Missed you 🙏

A sweet and gentle person, you will be missed.


I missed texting you. My parents , Ursula and your good friend Albert will be happy to see you in heaven.



Miss you so much Dad.
Give Ma Ma, Uncle Ray, and Yeh Yeh a warm hug for me too.
XOXO

OBITUARY

James Chin Nang Chan

June 23, 1940 – December 10, 2020

Glenhaven Memorial Chapel

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