Jimmy passed away peacefully in his sleep at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital on December 13, 2017. He is survived by his wife and trusted partner, Mary, after 65 years of marriage. He is also survived by his son, Gerald (Elizabeth); daughter, Christine and grandchildren, Arran and Breanna. He will also be missed by his sisters, Rose, Mary and Kathleen and their families and his brother, Charles.
Since emigrating to Canada in 1967, he followed his love of soccer as a director and board member of L.I.Y.S.A./V.I.S.L.B.C. Youth, BC Soccer and the CSA. Many friends and acquaintances will miss the hospitality and dedication Jimmy brought to all his endeavours in soccer and in his time with the public service. After retiring, Jimmy continued to indulge his love of golf and travel with Mary to many places in the UK and Europe always in pursuit of the best cream cake.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Mike Miles and the caregivers and volunteers at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital for all their part in making Jimmy’s days comfortable and fulfilling.
A Memorial Mass will take place at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Blanshard at View Street in Victoria on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 12 Noon with a reception to follow.
Jimmy’s family has asked that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, 861 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8V 5A9.
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Love you Uncle James! There must be some great parties happening up in heaven now! My Dad, Uncle Walt and now you! RIP and we will meet again!❤
Jimmy will be terribly missed. He was loved by all of us and he will be cherished in our memories forever. Condolences.
Steve Fisher.
Jimmy was an integral part of soccer in British Columbia at the Local and Provincial level. His calm demeanor and wonderful smile overcame many tough situations. He was a pleasure to work with and will be dearly missed by many in the soccer fraternity.
My condolences go out to the family