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Obituary for James Owen

In Loving Memory of James ‘Jim’ Owen

OWEN, James Peter – It is with great sorrow we announce his death in Oshawa on Thursday, December 21st, 2017 at the age of 87 years surrounded by family. Adoring husband of Mabel (nee Patterson) for over 65 years.

Son of the late Samuel and Josephine (nee Courie) Owen. Beloved and cherished father of Valerie (John) of Oshawa, Robert (Janet) of Toronto, Brian (Wilma) of Port Dover, Dianna of Oshawa and Teresa (Rick) of Oshawa. Survived by his sisters Margaret, Marie and Adele. Predeceased by his siblings Anthony, Joseph, Michael, George, Jack, Eugene, Helen, and Samuel. He will be missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchild and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Jim will be fondly remembered as a loving and committed husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, friend and neighbour who loved to help others.

Jimmy will also be remembered as a great mechanic who could fix anything and everything – no matter what was broken. He truly loved having backyard BBQ’s and laughing with his family and friends – cherished times we will always hold in our hearts.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Saturday April 28th, family and friends are invited to attend any time between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. The family would like to thank all the wonderful nurses on 9G and 4G for their care during Dad’s last days – your kindness will not be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Jim’s name to the Lakeridge Health Foundation – Durham Cancer Care, by visiting www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com
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