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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Rilla Prince
Beth Lalonde
Jim was a wonderful, gentle man with a very good sense of humour. He was always very thoughtful and kind to others. It was easy to see how he loved Blanche dearly. I know that he’ll be missed by many people. Blanche and Jim made many memories together and I loved to hear Jim speak about their adventures.
Julia Banks
My deepest condolences to you, Blanche and your family. I am so thankful for the friend dinners and staff get togethers I was able to share with you and Jim.
Thank you for including me all
those years. As expressed already, Jim was such a gentle soul and shared the same military background with my grandfather who also served with RCAF and who flew Spitfires during WW2.
Your travels with Jim over the years have been an inspiration to me.
Love and hugs!
Julia
Sven Brouwer
Blanche, I am thinking of you at this time of sadness. I wish you well and hope that you get the opportunity to celebrate Jim's life in the most positive way with your family and friends.
Love, Sven
Marjory Stewart
So sorry to heard of Jim's death. My condolences to Blanch and the family.
Judith Verret
My most sincere condolences to you Blanche and your family.
Stephen MacFadyen
Blanche.
My condolences on the loss of your husband. What an incredible life you have shared together. Thinking of you on the East Coast and sending love and prayers your way.
Stephen MacFadyen
Brenda Moore
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Jim. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Muriel Pugh
My heartfelt sympathy to all the family
Karen Krawczyk
We will all miss Uncle Jim. His sense of humor, his kindness and his easy laugh could light up a room. Thinking of you, AB, Jason and the rest of his friends and family who will miss him.
We will miss Jim's gentle nature. We have shared cottage life, travels and many meals with Blanche and Jim's family and watched their son grow and grandsons arrive. Our condolences to our friend Blanche and all her family. Peter and Rilla Prince