It is with great sadness that we announce that Jim passed away at the Montfort Hospital on Monday, May 19th at age 88. He was born June 25, 1936.
Jim grew up in Capreol, Ontario with his Mother May. Father Jim. step-sisters. Dorothy and Betty and his brother Ken and sister Nancy all of whom have passed away. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1956 and literally flew around the world. His postings took him to Edmonton. Cold Lake. Germany. Comox then to retirement to Ottawa. He met his wife, Blanche in Germany where she was visiting and they were married for 52 years.
After retirement. Jim became very involved with the Ottawa Geneological Society.
Jim is survived by his wife, Blanche, his son, Jason and two grandsons, Brendan and Nolan Stanzell. He is also survived by sister-in-law Gudrun Stanzell, brother-in-law Jim Ferguson as well as several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at the National Military Cemetery, located at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 28 at 12 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Jim's Life at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre until 2:30 p.m.
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Sharon Michaud
Liette and Jazz
Our deepest condolences to you Stanzell and your mother. Our thoughts are with you.
Gudrun Stanzell
Jim was a great story teller, easy going, and bringing smiles and laughter into our lives. He and Blanche were there when my family and I needed them most! Jim led a full life,, always up for new adventures! Now he can rest in peace.
Always remembered as my wonderful brother-in-law and loving uncle to my children!
Our deepest sympathy to you Blanche, Jason , and your grandsons.
Anneliese und Oliver Haungs
Liebe Blanche und Familie,
wir sind sehr traurig darüber, dass der liebe Jim von uns gegangen ist und sprechen Euch unser herzliches Beileid aus. Sehr dankbar sind wir dafür, dass wir Jim kennen und lieben lernen durften sowohl bei seinen Besuchen in Vimbuch bei meinen Eltern als auch im Rahmen unserer Urlaube in Kanada, als wir Gudrun und Ken in Ottawa besuchten. Wir werden immer gerne an Jim's liebevolle, freundliche und humorvolle Art zurückdenken und ihn in liebevoller Erinnerung behalten.
Wir wünschen Euch viel Kraft in dieser schweren Zeit und trauern gemeinsam mit Euch um den lieben Jim.
In Liebe Eure Anneliese und Oliver Haungs
aus Deutschland
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My condolences to Blanche, Jason and grandsons.