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James Richard Fitzsimmons

James Richard Fitzsimmons obituary, Victoria, BC

James Fitzsimmons Obituary

FITZSIMMONS, James Richard September 21, 1935 - February 10, 2019 Jim passed away very suddenly in the Emergency Dept. at Victoria General Hospital with his wife, Dorothy at his side. Jim was born in Elk Point, Alberta. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1954 and served for 25 years, he then continued his career at Vancouver Island Correctional Centre, retiring after 17 years. He was an avid fisherman at Becher Bay Marina for 36 years, where he enjoyed the fishing and the company of his fishing friends at the camp. Jim is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 35 years and two sons, David (Debbie) and James. Jim requested cremation, with his ashes spread at sea. A celebration of his life will be held this summer at the marina. He will be missed!

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Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2019.

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Bill Corbin

February 17, 2019

Dorothy and family
So sorry for your loss. I sailed with Jim and we were together again at Wilkie. Sending you healing thoughts in your time of grief.

February 16, 2019

Our sincere condolences Dorothy and family, Fitz will be dearly missed at Beecher Bay Marina. Don & Anne Courcelle.

Doug Lumley

February 16, 2019

Along with Larry, sailed with Jim on HMCS Terra Nova WestPloy73. Fair winds brother.

patrick walker

February 16, 2019

From our first days in 1954. training to be Armour Mates to final course in Underwater Weapons, we always had a great friendship in the Navy. Jim was great friend and will be missed. Pat Walker

Fitz with some of the boys.

Larry Zilinsky

February 15, 2019

Jimmy, I sailed with you a couple of times in "the old Navy" and you were a great inspiration to is "OD's" as well as a good friend. The most memorable was in HMCS Terra Nova ( pic) where we had a close crew like non other. My most sincerest condolences to your family. RIP my friend and fair winds.

Clive Hall

February 15, 2019

Dorothy and family...Margaret and i are saddened to hear this news.
It was just a few weeks ago we saw you at supper.
Jim was a wonderful co-worker...we had some great times together at Wilkie.
You and family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Randy/Cindy Leggett

February 15, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs

Keith McDougall

February 15, 2019

Dorothy I was saddened when I heard about Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fair winds and following seas Jim.

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