Reverend Father James Whalen
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Richard Schwalm
March 19, 2008
Father Jim Whalen and I crossed paths in the late 60's and again in the early 90's. I spent 2 weeks up in Fort Albany in 1968 as part of his group doing summer activities.
My mother, Louisa (Schwalm) Grégoire was a good friend of Father Jim and his mother over the years.
May his mission continue on the other side..
Patricia Cuddihy
March 12, 2008
March 11, 2008
To the family of Father James Whelan,
I was blessed to have been able to attend Father Whelan's ordination in 1972. I was working at Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Cornwall at the time. With me was a young man, the brother of one of our sisters. Rod McNeil was doing orderly work as a summer placement at the time. He is now a priest himself and is pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Napanee, Ontario.
I MAY have seen Father Jim once later on, but I do not recall having had the privilege.
Please be assured of my prayers and the prayers of many of the Sisters who knew him.
Sister Patricia Cuddihy, RHSJ
Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph
Montreal, QC
Anne-Marie & Rolland Hupé
February 29, 2008
We will remember Father Jim as a kind and devoted man. As our priest for 11 years he touched our lives and the lives of our children in innumberable ways. He has earned a place in heaven. We will miss you Father Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to his family and all those who knew him and were touched by him.
Hannah Lemire
February 29, 2008
Fr.Jim, you have shared joy and real friendship.I've known you since the times of the CYO at St. Joseph's. May you dance forever and rest your spirit.Know, your beauty has found its way home.
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Peter & Noreen Michels
February 29, 2008
Our sympathies to the family of father Jim. Father Jim presided at our wedding on December 26, 1980 at St. John's on the Old Prescott Road parish. He did a wonderful job on a cold, blustery day.
Patricia Klambauer
February 28, 2008
Fr. Whalen: thank you for your love and teaching us how to work for the culture of life.
Aurore Blimkie
February 28, 2008
Dear Jo,Isobel ,Pat and families,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear brother Jim.My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Love,
Aurore
Mel Maracle
February 28, 2008
Truly, a great loss. I remember Reverend Father James Whalen and his involvement, dedication and commitment to working with Aboriginal people and the Odawa Native Friendship Centre in Ottawa many years ago. A great man. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Lois Bailie
February 28, 2008
For Isobel, Joanne & Patsy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you are able to remember all the happy times that you had with your brother.
Love Lois
kenneth o dwyer
February 27, 2008
we will miss you father jim may god rest in peace and god bless your family.we are losing a good person
Harvey & Gloria Winn
February 27, 2008
Fr. Jim was a wonderful man of God and role model for us. His witness of living with God was a light, pointing to Jesus, his Saviour. He was filled with the power of the Holy Spirit equipping him to be so much to so many. May his memory be eternal! Pray for us Fr. Jim. Harvey & Gloria Winn
Linda Bekkers
February 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Father Jim's family, at this time. We are former parishioners of St. Leonard Church in Manotick, and have followed his work for the most vulnerable of our peoples. May he rest in peace!
Bert & Linda Bekkers
February 27, 2008
The death Fr Jim Whalen... is a GREAT loss to the Archdiocese of Ottawa, a passionate and kind priest. he will be very missed. May he rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.. Deacon Lee & Claudette Winchester
Joyce White
February 27, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to his surviving family members. I had the pleasure and honour of serving this holy man both as a legionaire and as secretary to the Priests For Life Canada. The Lord will have a hard time finding someone to replace this loyal prince of the Church. May you rest in peace you have certainly run the good race and earned your just reward. I can hear Him saying "Well done faithful and good servant. Welcome home."
Mrs. Joyce White
Charlottetown, PEI
Deacon Charles Fink
February 27, 2008
I will always remember Fr. Jim as being authentic in his Priestly Ministry and his love of Life. Impelled by God's Love, he worked tirelessly for the protection of God's most vulnerable. He will be deeply missed by the multitudes he has touched.
Sisters of Saint Mary Sr Jeanne d'Arc Lafrance
February 27, 2008
I have known Father Jim for many years, since his involvment with us in Holiday Comunity Volunteers, working for the Native People across Canada. I will always remember him for his interest, generosity and help towards those preparing for priesthood, for his love for the Church, his forever preoccupation for promoting life, for his love and devotedness towards his parishioners...This faithful SERVANT, JIM, has now received his REWARD for his great faithfulness, his love for God, the Church, his fellow-brothers in priesthood, his parishioners and his family. May he rest in the Peace and Love of Christ.
Barbara & Michael Calnan
February 27, 2008
Our sincere sympathy to Father Jim's family. We served with him on the St Leonard's Building Committee in Manotick many years ago.
Simone Charette
February 27, 2008
What a great person! So giving of his time and energy.
Dorothy and Howard Stevenson
February 27, 2008
Isobel,Claude and the rest of the family. Sorry to hear the passing of your brother, our thoughts are with you. Love Dorothy and Howard.
Rob and Mary Ellen Drapeau
February 27, 2008
May he rest in peace. It was a pleasure to serve on the Catholic Homeschool Association of Ontario's executive as him as Spiritual Director. Not to forget his devotion to Our Lady and his love of life.
God Bless his soul
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