James Aitken

Grandad its been two months since you have been gone and I miss you more every day. I miss our late night talks and your smile, knowing you were always happy to see me. Im so greatful for the time we had and to have such a wonderful grandad. I wish you were still here, and everytime I walk into the house Im sad that your not there. Know that your Little Ballerina loves you. I miss you grandad.

Auntie Helen,
Our apologies for not attending the funeral, our deepest sympathies to you and the family on your loss. All our love Charles, Lynn and Margaret (Barber)

Uncle Jim came to our home on Balfour in 1957, and was with us for a year. During that time he introduced us to a great love of soccer, and potatoes, and me to Scottish fiddle music. Half the tunes I remember from that era came from him -- as did my first violin. I thank and remember him for a passionate love of that music, and for his kindness as uncle and family member. He was a fine, intense and confident man. Our family was honoured by him, and by his own family when they joined him from...

We will all miss Jim at Lodge and Chapter.I have enjoyed his company on many occasions during the last twenty nine years. Rest in Peace True and Faithful servant.

The Executive and Members of the British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association would like to offer their sympathy to you, Helen, and to the family on the loss of Jim.

Jim was a well respected co-worker and mentor in the late sixties. His intuitive nature and strong sense of character embraced many others who held his company. Jim's warm and encouraging applause always gave one hope to seize the moment. Many years have passed since our last meeting but your friendship and good deeds will live on in our hearts. The thistle of Scotland shall bow in the wee hours of the dawn and your name will be heard amongst the heather. Respectfully; James Douglas Allan