He would jump from the supper table to lend a hand to anyone in need. Jim loved the outdoors, especially going in the 'woods'. He married Carolyn on Octoin Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jim was born on Novemin Burin Bay Arm in his family homestead. He was always ready for a good yarn and his mischievous side looking for a prank to pull. He was a man of wit and you never knew what he would say but you can be sure it was what was on his mind. His smile and laughter always attracted many. Jim was a full of life with an with an outgoing personality. Predeceased by his mother Susie father Samuel and brothers Wallace and Albert. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving wife of 58 years Carolyn daughter Jeannie (Everett) of Vancouver sons Alan (Jane), Tim (Florence) of Edmonton and Scott (Nadine) of Bon Accord, AB grandchildren Tiana, Terry, Wesley, Danielle, Daten, Jenessa, Brennen, Cameron great grandchildren Bryson, Ryan, Jacqueline, Paislee and Charlie plus a large circle of other family and friends. A service will be held at a later date.ĭonations in his memory can be made to the SPCA.It is with great sadness the family of James (Jim) Wesley Harding of Burin Bay Arm announce his passing on August 4th, 2022 at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center at the age of 80 years. To honour Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place & there will be no visitation. He also loved sitting in his big comfy chair with remote in his hand, heat on his feet as he polished off a good book or watched an episode of Coronation Street! Having family and friends around was very special to him and he loved a good party at the shed or a game of cards in L’anse au Loup. He had an amazing memory and could tell you about a restaurant he visited 50 years ago, where it was located, what he had to eat & who was with him! He remembered details in an unbelievable way! He covered many parts of Newfoundland & met so many people during this time, it was a job he thoroughly enjoyed! In 1951 he moved back to Grand Bank with one single vehicle & he carried on with this job until he retired in 1998. Between them they had four cars and would drive back and forth across the island to St. Jim later moved to Port aux Basque, still working with the bank and he and a good friend started taxi driving on the side for extra cash. He told this story to anyone who would listen! The RCMP officer having found out that Jim did indeed receive his motorcycle, had him bring it to the wharf to show the old timers that the 1 eyed devil spitting fire was in fact, just his motorcycle. Jim worked all day so only got to drive the bike at night. As he told the story, the old timers in the community reported to the only RCMP officer in Fogo that there was a one eyed devil spitting fire terrorizing the Island at night. Donovan Brown (Wendy) & brother in law Frank Dolimount.Īt the age of seventeen he moved to Fogo to work at the bank and he was always proud that he owned the 1st motorcycle on Fogo Island, a Royal Enfield. Leaving to mourn with wonderful and lasting memories his loving wife of 68 years, Ethel daughter Suzanne (Harry) Anderson, sons James (Phyllis) & Douglas (Kimberlea) grand children Shelby (Jamie), Neil (Nissa), Jennifer (Kirk), Brittany (Brendan), & Gillian great grandchildren Hayden, Amayah, Avery & Audrey brother Rev. Born in Grand Bank, he was predeceased by his parents Suzanne & Onslow. He passed away suddenly at his home on April 20, 2022. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & brother, Wilbert James Brown, age 90.
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