Passed away peacefully with his wife Susan by his side after a courageous battle with dementia. Beloved father of David (Karen), Debbie (Vance), Angelique (Mitch), Tanya (deceased), Sherry (Jonathan) and loved by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Born in Gananoque, Ontario, Jim joined the RCMP March 23rd,1960 and was posted to Powell River B.C. before being transferred to RCMP Headquarters in Ottawa to work in intelligence. While in Ottawa Jim graduated with a political science degree from Carleton University and was awarded the Senate medal for academic achievement. He joined the Canadian Security Intelligence Service upon its creation in 1984 ending his career in 1995 as Deputy Director Operations.
He was a voracious reader, keen golfer, jack of all trades and some of his hobbies included collecting stamps, coins, rock & minerals and working with his hands. Jim was a long-time member of Camelot Golf and Country club, and his love of travel took him to every corner of the world. He was a fountain of knowledge and had an opinion on just about everything. Jim was devoted to Susan, the love of his life, during 48 years of marriage. A bon vivant until the end, he cherished time with family and enjoyed life to the fullest. Jim will be sorely missed. The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to all the staff on 4C at Residence Saint-Louis for providing such excellent care of Jim.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Beechwood National Memorial center on Sunday April 23rd from 2pm-4pm with Words of Remembrance at 3pm. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Bruyère Foundation or the Dementia Society.
Digital Guestbook
Danny & Danielle Tenaschuk
Allan Shabsove and Reina Brunet
Dearest Susan and Family
Reina and I are very sorry for your loss and knowing Jim was a real high point in our lives. Every time we would bump into Jim we had the opportunity to enjoy the comic banter that unfolded. He was always the consummate gentleman who really cared about everyone.
He will be missed !
Ours thoughts and prayers go out the the family!
Suzanne Klekner-Alt
We are so very sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a kind sweet man. Our condolences Susan to you and the entire family. May he rest in peace.
The Klekner-Alt family.
Simon, Barbara, Sarah and Martin(Molly Nelson) Smith
Very sorry to hear the sad news - our thoughts and condolences are with Susan and Jim's entire family. His wonderful life is worthy of remembrance and celebration !!!
Thomas Westfall
I have many memories of growing up at Camelot, that’s where I got to know Jim. I had the pleasure of knowing his grandson Matt who was my age, Jim and Susan were like parents to him. Jim was a great man and will be missed. My condolences to Susan and the entire family.
RIP
Claude & Carole Massicotte
Our deepest sympathies to Susan and all the family
Lise Hierlihy
I enjoyed working with him
Ann and Eric Alain
Eric and I extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. I have known Jim since the late 1980’s when I joined CSIS and then Eric and I enjoyed many a social occasion and round of golf at Camelot, visiting in Hilton Head and on our memorable golf cruise in the Caribbean. We will miss his sense of humour and his keen intellect. Thinking of you all.
Sylvia Boucher
Dear Susan and family,
I’m so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May he rest in peace.
Michael,Ginette Onysko
Our deepest sympathy to you Susan and to the Warren family.
We will remember Jim as a friendly gentlemen.
We wish you find peace and comfort in all the fond memories you have shared through 48 years of great love.
Our deepest and most sincere condolences to Susan and the entire Warren clan. Jim will be sorely missed by his extended Camelot family as he provided a great sense of humour, always happy to share stories and providing that never ending smile. It has been a tough few years but hopefully peace has come to everyone around him. A sad loss for everyone.