James McKinney

James McKinney

James McKinney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, 2010.
McKINNEY, James Woods Born in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1918. High school sweetheart and beloved husband of Jean (nee Cameron) for 67 years. Cherished father of Karen Herring (Richard) of Aiken, South Carolina and Diane Jette (D'Arcy) of Ottawa. Loving grandfather of Christine Herring Lee (Martin), Jamie Herring and Christopher Jette (Megan). Special thanks to Central Park Lodge for their wonderful care and the Ottawa General Hospital. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Monday, January 4, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 from 1 p.m. until time of funeral service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com .

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January 6, 2010

Dear Karen, Richard & Family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Time does go by so quickly.

Dawn (Keough) & Frank Norton

January 4, 2010

Dear Karen,

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jocelyne & Roger Pruneau

Amelie Pruneau

January 4, 2010

My thoughts are with you all in this difficult time.

With my deepest sympathy,

W. RICHARD HOPKINS

January 4, 2010

Karen and Richard and family
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Years go by so fast.
best regards
Rick Hopkins

January 3, 2010

Dear Jean and family:-

I have fond memories of you and Jim coming in each Thursday p.m. to Volunteer at the Ottawa Civic Hospital.

May you find comfort in knowing that others care and fondly remember both of you.

Dora Birtch.

January 3, 2010

Dear Jean,,Karen,Diane, hubbies and kids,
You are family and I have so many happy memories of times spent together. I remember the kindness and gentleness of Jim. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. I know that as time heals your pain, the joyful memories will bring smiles to your lives again. My prayers are with you. I will be so glad to see you this summer.
Love, Janet, Andrew, Mark, Scott & Peter

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