It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of James Gale Freeman, in Victoria on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the age of 88 years. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathryn and will be remembered by his five children, Hugh Freeman (Sally), Bowen Island, Leslie Freeman-Miller (Eugene Miller), Leduc, Sylvia Freeman (Bernie Van Dyke), Edmonton, Patrick Freeman (Norma), Victoria, Colleen Freeman, Stevenson Ranch, California; eleven grandchildren, Marcus and Katy (Hugh), Daniel, Erin and Michael (Leslie), Julie Anne, Jessica and Mallory (Sylvia), Lisa and James (Patrick); and Jeremy (Colleen) and three great-grandchildren, Jack (Erin), Henry (Julie Anne) and Claire (Jessica). James Gale was born in Edmonton on August 23, 1923 and lived a long and happy life. He served in the Air Force during WWII and was an active member of the 700 Wing and the Knights of Columbus for many years. When his long career with Swift Canadian in Edmonton was completed, he moved with his wife, Kathryn, first to North Vancouver and then to White Rock and enjoyed the mild coastal weather. After his wife’s passing, he moved to Victoria, where his son, Patrick resides. He will be missed.
There will be no service now, but a Funeral Mass will be held in Edmonton at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at St. Theresa (Millwoods) Roman Catholic Church. He will be interred at the Gardens of Gethsemani in Surrey, B.C. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com. or simply arrange for a Mass to be said in his name, or make a donation in his name to the charity of your choice.
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Colleen,
I’m so sorry to hear that your father passed. And surprised it happened so soon. I’m so glad you had some time to spend with him these last few months. Be with your family, and let the healing process begin.
I’ll be in touch soon.
With sympathy,
Bonnie
Saugus, California
So sorry to hear about your loss Colleen. Joyce
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Colleen,
My sincere condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
Faith
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Hi Colleen,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father, it must be doubly hard after having lost your mother not so long ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jeremy.
Laura
Hi Colleen,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jeremy and your family. Hope you can all be together to celebrate your dad’s life.
Liz Phelan
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Sorry to hear of your dads passing Colleen.Your family will be in my thoughts during this tough time.
Yours sincerely,
Ed Zubick
Edmonton, Alberta
Dear Colleen,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jeremy and your family.
Darlene
Hi Colleen, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
Gregory Scherf
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Your written salute to your Father was very moving Colleen…It brought a tear to my eyes…Thanks for sharing the kind of man he was and my sincerest condolences to you and those who knew and loved your Dad.
Rick LePage
Edmonton, Alberta
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad Colleen – you have been through so much during the last while and losing your father and your beloved dog Daisy so close together makes it even harder – you loved your father very much as is evident in your beautiful tribute to him – I cried reading it – sending you a BIG hug and wishing you strength to help make it through the next part of your journey – deepest condolences to you and your family – take care Colleen and know that you have friends that are thinking of you and wish you all the best – will say a prayer for you and your loved ones