James Clifford SIFTON

1949 - 2021

JAMES CLIFFORD SIFTON (Jamie) Jamie died suddenly in Kingston, Ontario on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at age 72. He was born in Toronto on June 18, 1949 to Clifford Maclean Sifton (1953) and Geraldine McIntyre Sifton Wood (2007). Jamie attended Upper Canada College Prep School, Trinity College School and York University. He had a successful career in the advertising business with Vickers and Benson in Edmonton and Montreal and with McLaughlin Moore Massey in Toronto, as well as his own advertising communications consultancy Project Issues Management. Jamie was actively engaged with several charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity, the White Ribbon Campaign and Interval House in Kingston. His love of sailing carried him throughout his life and he will be remembered by all who encountered him as a true gentleman. Jamie leaves his wife Suzanne LaBine Sifton, his daughter Tiffany Dressler, son-in-law Jason Dressler and grandson Ellis Dressler. He also leaves his sister Lyn Sifton Westwood, nephew Ashton Westwood, niece Whitney Westwood (Roger Moore) as well as stepsiblings David Wood, Alastair Wood and Jennifer Wood. He was predeceased by his brother Jack Sifton and sister Martha Sifton. His closest companion was his beloved dog CJ. Jamie will always be thought of as a gentle and loving man with a wonderful sense of humour. A donation may be made in his memory to the David Suzuki Foundation. A small celebration of his life will be held at a later date.