1921
2015
MANN, James 'Jim' Kinnear, B.A., M.A.
December 11, 1921 – Twin Elm,
Nepean Township, Ontario
September 2, 2015 – Calgary, Alberta
Jim beloved husband of the late Mildred Mary (nee Strong) passed away on September 2, 2015 at the age of 93 years at the Colonel Belcher Veterans Care Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Jim was born December 11, 1921 in Nepean Township, Ontario, son of John and Helena (Kinnear) Mann. During WWII, Jim spent four and a half years stationed at various locations in Southern England, a technician working with, what was then, new radar technology. After the war, he attended University of Toronto where he received his B.A. (Languages) and M.A. (Economics). His career spanned 30 years in the Government of Canada, including time at the Dominion Bureau of Statistics, where he met Mildred. They were married February 9, 1952, a loving union of 56 years until Mildred's death in 2009. After retirement in 1978, Jim enjoyed his favourite leisure activities such as gardening, playing chess, fishing, reading, relaxing at the cottage with Mildred, and participating in activities with the Kiwanis Club in Perth. He also came out of retirement to volunteer with CESO, travelling with Mildred to Suriname and later to Papua New Guinea, providing agricultural expertise to local officials. Jim was a loving father and is survived by his children Alan (Jean Mark), Calgary, Verna Mann-Renaud (Peter Renaud), Kingston ON, Janice Hunke (Harvey), Dallas TX, and Donald (Lee Olson), Vancouver BC, and his grandchildren Jordan, Winter Pearl, Ian, Melanie, and Nathan. Jim was predeceased by his brother Robert and sisters Margaret Assels and Beulah Rhoades. He is fondly remembered by his sister- in-law Elizabeth Mann and brother-in-law Albert Rhoades, and several nieces and nephews. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the Funeral Services being held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., Calgary, AB), on Monday, September 14, 2015 from 2 p.m., followed by a service on September 16, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Fallowfield United Church in Ottawa, Ontario. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 – 58th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com. The family wishes to thank all the staff at StayWell Manor, Colonel Belcher Veterans Care Centre, and Home Instead Senior Care for their exceptional companion care. In living memory of James Mann, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.
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September 12, 2015
catherine mann
Sorry for your loss Alan, Verna, Janice, and Donald
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