It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, James Edward Cunningham on September 1, 2012 at Royal Jubilee Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Glasgow, Scotland October 6, 1923. He will be greatly missed by his wife of almost 61 years, Margaret; daughter, Brenda Garnham (Peter); son, Graeme (Monique); grandsons, David (Kelsy) and Jason and great-grandson, Lochlan. Dad immigrated to Victoria with his wife and family in 1956 to fulfill his position with the Canadian Navy as Marine Engineer, Command, which he enjoyed for 32 years. Dad was an avid golfer and tennis player, always full of life and joy, eager to learn new things and eager to be a part of everything. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
“I Am With You”
I give you this one thought to keep
I am with you still – do not weep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone –
I am with you still – in each new dawn.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Graeme Edward Cunningham
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Len and Shirley Anderson We have many happy memories of the Racquet Club days and tennis matches. Over many years we have managed to meet Jim and Margaret on several occasions and always shared a laugh or two, he will be sadly missed. Our sincere condolences to Margaret, Brenda, Graeme and all the family members.
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Harvey & Shirley Pinch Margaret and Jim have been friends of ours dating back to the Racquet Club days. We shared a lot of wonderful times, parties, dances and experiences.
Our deepest condolences to Margaret and family.
Harvey & Shirley
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Neil T Drewry To James’ family,
I want to say that I am sorry to hear of James’ passing.
I am a neighbor in the Rudyard Kipling and have known James and Margaret for all the time they lived here.
James was active in the affairs of the building, served on the council and contributed a lot to the running of our affairs.
He was also a fellow member of Uplands golf club.
I will miss our regular encounters in the lobby here.
Sincerely, Neil
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David Howells Graeme & Brenda ~
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We have been good friends since racquet club days and we know your father will be greatly missed by all.Sincerely David & Dilys
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Carl and Barbara Chalk We met Margaret and Jim about 40 yearas ago at the Racquet Club. Jim was always friendly and smiling and a true gentleman on the court. Our condolences to Margaret, and all of the family.
Barbara and Carl Chalk
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George Metcalfe My condolences to the family in the passing of James E. Cunningham.
It was my privelege and pleasure to know James on the tennis court for many memorable and happly years.
A donation in his memory has been made to the Salvation Army.George Metcalfe
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James & Joan Nicholas Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time in your lives. Joan & Jim Nicholas.
To my dad, a great friend and true gentleman. He was a fantastic tennis player who taught my mother, my sister and me to this game. He, my mother Margaret and my sister Brenda emmigrated from Glasgow, Scotland in 1956 to fulfill a naval engineering postion with the Royal Canadian Navy in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. I, his son Graeme, was born in Victoria the following year. A soft-spoken humourist, he had a professional air about him. He was a very intelligent, well-spoken and polite man, who never spoke a bad word. Both he and my mother were a very loving couple who taught both my sister and me to be all that we could be. Dad made friends easily. A true professional, he excelled at his position and was deeply respected.
We shall greatly miss him for his love, his friendship, his humour and for taking care of us.
THANK YOU, DAD !!! WE shall truly miss you……………….