James Colin Heaney

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jimmy was more then an Uncle, more then my aunt's husband. While the humour was captivating, the larger than life personality undeniable, Jimmy's strongest assett in my life was as a positive role model...he taught me about respect, for there were no shennanigans or the fortitude of Ben Loman could be seen in his eyes (momentarily, of course). He taught me about stability and dedication to a relationship (after 30 years together, my husband and I seem like radicals in today's world). Jimmy reinforced that no matter your differences, people can get along together.

My husband, Glen and our daughter, Liz, felt the same of Jimmy. What a treat to go to the Heaney's!!! The moon may have come oot on the gloamin' for Jimmy, but Aunty Helen will carry the spirit of Jimmy with her (as well as her own wonderful humour and personality) ... visits will not be lacking because of Jimmy's passing.

Uncle Jimmy, some Gaelic words for you that you seemed to abide your life by:

Tha gach uile dhuine air a bhreth saor agus co-ionnan ann an urram 's ann an còirichean. Tha iad air am breth le reusan is le cogais agus mar sin bu chòir dhaibh a bhith beò nam measg fhein ann an spiorad bràthaireil.

Translation
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

Jimmy was simply the very best uncle anyone could have asked for. He and H-Berg had the world's most welcoming home that was always open to those rambunctous Jones kids (even the pinko one!). I consider myself to be very, very lucky to have been his niece and the recipient of his love and generousity. I miss you Jimmy as do Shane and Shayla!

When you walked into a room full of people you would surely find yourself visiting with Jim and even though others would want his attention you would find it hard to share him with others. Jim was a man to emulate, he was uplifting always, he was devoted to his family and his adoration for Helen was worn on his sleeve. An encounter with Jim, though far too seldom in recent years, was nothing short of pure pleasure. I’ll miss the brogue and the twinkle.

I am saddened to read of the loss of Jim. I lost contact with Jim for about 15 years. He was a wonderful man and as was said in the obituary what a wonderful sense of Scottish Humour!