LEONARD JOHN JAMES

The family of LEONARD JOHN JAMES announces his departure from this earthly vessel. He was preceded in death by his parents Bermudians Jonathan Elcanah James and Ellen Wilhemina Matthews James; wife of 66 years, Shirley; brothers Willie, Nathan, and Dr Clarence James (former Minister of Finance); and sisters Olive and Ida.Leonard leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate a life well-lived his brothers, Claude (wife Yvonne), Conrad (wife Mayvis), and Winfield (wife Dorette); sister -in-law Shirley; goddaughter Pat Dean; a host of nieces and nephews in New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Bermuda, and Canada; his entire United Moravian Church family; and countless friends and extended family members.We invite you to join us in celebrating his life and legacy. The viewing will be streamed online on Friday, March 26 at 4 pm EST via https://mccalls.net (on the Welcome page click on Main Chapel Live streaming) and services via zoom on Saturday, March 27 at 9 am EST via Zoom ID: 349 287 566 or Call-in at 929-436-2866. This is a celebration and so we ask that you wear bright colors. We will lay him to his final resting place alongside his beloved, Shirley James, at Rose Hills Memorial Park at 11.30 am EST on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to United Moravian Church for college scholarships.